Q39.
In India, in the overall index of Industrial Production, the Indices of Eight Core Industries have a combined weight of 37.90%. Which of the following are among those Eight Core Industries? 1. Cement 2. Fertilizers 3. Natural Gas 4. Refinery products 5. Textiles Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer
C
Explanation
The Eight Core Industries (as of 2012) are: Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Petroleum Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, and Electricity. Textiles is NOT one of the eight core industries. Hence 1 (Cement), 2 (Fertilizers), 3 (Natural Gas), and 4 (Refinery products) are all among the eight core industries, but 5 (Textiles) is not.