Q. Which of the following sectors are included in the ‘Eight Core Industries’ of India?
1.Cement
2.Textiles
3.Natural Gas
4.Fertilizers
5.Automobile
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A] 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

[B] 2, 3 and 5 only

[C] 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

[D] 1, 3 and 4 only

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Eight Core Industries are: Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, and Electricity.
  • Textiles (2) and Automobile (5) are not part of the Eight Core Industries index, although they are part of the broader Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

Source: PIB

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