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Topic Sectoral composition
Asked 3 times in CSE over 15 years (1992–2007), peaking in 1992.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 3 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 1992
- Recurs across 3 years (1992–2007)
Across exams
CSE · 3How the concept evolved
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Sample questions
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CSE2007
Which one of the following is the correct sequence in decreasing order of contribution of different sectors to the Gross Domestic Product of India?
- A Services - Industry - Agriculture ✓
- B Services - Agriculture - Industry
- C Industry - Services - Agriculture
- D Industry - Agriculture - Services
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Macroeconomics
CSE2002
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following activities
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
- Manufacturing
- Trade, Hotels, Transport and Communication
- Financing, Insurance, Real Estate and Business Services The decreasing order of the contribution
of these sectors to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at factor cost at constant price (2000-01) is
- A 3, 1, 2, 4
- B 1, 3, 4, 2
- C 3, 4, 1, 2
- D 1, 3, 2, 4 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › Macroeconomics
CSE1992
As the GNP (Gross National Product) of a nation increases, the share of the tertiary sector in the total GNP
- A Decreases
- B Increases ✓
- C Remains same
- D None of the above
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Macroeconomics
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