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Index Index of Eight Core Industries
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 9 years (2015–2024), peaking in 2015.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2015
- Recurs across 2 years (2015–2024)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2015 → LDCE 2024
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
LDCE2024
Which one of the following industries is not covered in the index of eight core industries ?
- A Electricity
- B Crude oil
- C Natural gas
- D Pharmaceuticals ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › Industry/Infra/MSME
CSE2015
In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight?
- A Coal production
- B Electricity generation ✓
- C Fertilizer production
- D Steel production
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Industry/Infra/MSME
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