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TNPSC Group-I 2021 · Question 74 of 148

Regarding the Indian economy, which of the following reflect unprecedented suspension of economic activity in the first quarter (April-June) due to the Covid pandemic? (a) Contraction of around 50.3% in the construction sector (b) Contraction of around 39.3% in the manufacturing sector (c) Contraction of around 10% in the Agri, forestry and fishing sector (d) Contraction of around 5% in the Trade, hotels, transport sector

Economy - Covid Response

  1. A(a) and (b) onlyCorrect
  2. B(a) and (c) only
  3. C(b) and (c) only
  4. D(b) and (d) only

Answer: A. (a) and (b) only

Explanation

In Q1 2020-21, construction contracted 50.3% and manufacturing 39.3%; agriculture actually grew, and trade-hotels-transport fell far more than 5%.

Source: TNPSC Group-I Prelims (held 3 Jan 2021) - official paper via examrace.com

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