Previous year MCQs

Economy UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

Base year for estimation of Gross Domestic Product at constant prices in India, at present, is

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 2006-2007 2011-12

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2006-2007 2011-12”.
The base year for calculating GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in India is 2011-12.

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