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Topic Service sector
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 6 years (2015–2021), peaking in 2021.
Key insights
- Most tested in CAPF — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2021
- Recurs across 2 years (2015–2021)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2015 → CAPF 2021
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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.
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
CDS2015
Which one of the following is not a part of service sector in India?
- A Transport
- B Construction ✓
- C Hotels and restaurants
- D Insurance
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › Macroeconomics
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