Q. Consider the following statements with regards to the Index of eight Core Industries (ICI):

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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: Refinery products have the highest weightage under the ICI index. They constitute approx 28% weightage in the ICI.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The 8 industries in the ICI are -Cement, Coal, Crude oil, Electricity, Fertilizers, Natural gas, Refinery products and Steel. Hence electronics and mobile phones manufacturing are not part of the ICI.

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