In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight?

Coal production

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Electricity generation

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Fertiliser production

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Steel production

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Solution

The correct option is B Electricity generation
The weights of the eight core industries are -
Electricity (10.32%); Steel (6.68%); Petroleum refinery (5.94%); Crude oil (5.22%); Coal (4.38%); Cement (2.41%); Natural Gas (1.71%) and Fertilizer (1.25%).
These 8 industries account for 37.90% weight in the Index of Industrial production (IIP).

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