21 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Indian Economy in the UPSC 2015 Prelims. Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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Q21. In the ‘Index of Eight Core Industries’, which one of the following is given the highest weight?
Explanation
The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a monthly production index that measures the performance of eight crucial sectors of the Indian economy. These industries collectively account for 40.27% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) as of September 2024. The eight core industries and their respective weights in the ICI are as follows:
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Indian Economy?
This page covers 21 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Indian Economy in the UPSC 2015 Prelims, asked from 1996 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Indian Economy?
Questions on Indian Economy in the UPSC 2015 Prelims are available for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
