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Topic Gross Value Added
Asked 4 times across 3 UPSC exams over 8 years (2017–2025), peaking in 2018.
Key insights
- Most tested in CAPF — 2 of 4 PYQs
- Most asked in 2018
- Recurs across 4 years (2017–2025)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2017 → CAPF 2018 → EPFO 2025
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (4 of 4) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
EPFO2025
The contribution of the services sector in Gross Value Added at current prices in the Indian economy in 2024 - 25 is estimated to be :
- A 25%
- B 35%
- C 45%
- D 55%
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Economy › Macroeconomics
CAPF2021
The sectoral shares of Gross Value Added (GVA) for the year 2009-10 to 2018-19 show that the share of service sector in GVA in India has increased over the years. Which among the following have driven the maximum increase?
- A Electricity, gas, water supply and other utility services
- B Trade, hotel, transport, communication and services related to broadcasting
- C Public administration, defence and other services
- D Financial, real estate and professional services ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › Macroeconomics
CAPF2018
Consider the following countries
- China
- Spain
- India
- Russia
Which one of the following is the correct ascending order of the above countries in terms of their share of services sector to Gross Value Added (GVA) during the period 2001–2015?
- A 1, 2, 3, 4
- B 1, 3, 4, 2
- C 1, 2, 4, 3
- D 1, 3, 2, 4
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Economy › Macroeconomics
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