Index of Eight Core Industries: Composition - General Economics & Indian Economy

Q.  Consider the following statements

1. The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) measures performance of eight infrastructure industries, viz Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement and Electricity

2. It has the base year of 2004-05.

3. The Eight Core Industries comprise nearly 38 % of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

Which of the above statements are correct?

- Published on 05 May 15

a. 1,2
b. 1,3
c. 2,3
d. All

ANSWER: All

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