Previous year MCQs

Economy UPPSC 2012 GS-1
Question

The largest share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in India comes from

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: service sector

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “service sector”.
The service sector is the largest contributor to India's GDP, accounting for more than 50% of the country's GDP. The service sector is also the fastest growing sector in India.

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