Consider the following countries: 1. China 2. Spain 3. India 4. Russia

Consider the following countries:
1. China
2. Spain
3. India
4. Russia
Which one of the following is the correct ascending order of the above countries in terms of their share of services sector to Gross Value Added (GVA) during the period 2001-2015?

1, 2, 3, 4
1, 3, 4, 2
4, 1, 3, 2
1, 3, 2, 4
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2018
Based on data for the period 2001-2015, the share of the services sector in Gross Value Added (GVA) for the listed countries in ascending order is typically China, followed by India, then Russia, and finally Spain having the highest share.
– Services sector share in GVA reflects the development stage and economic structure of a country.
– Developed economies like Spain usually have a very high share of services in their GVA.
– Emerging economies like China and India have significant services sectors, but China traditionally had a larger industrial base, and India’s services sector growth has been a key driver. Russia’s economy has a large resource sector, but services are also substantial.
Around 2015, the services sector share in GVA was approximately: China (~50.5%), India (~53.2%), Russia (~58.4%), and Spain (~74.4%). This confirms the ascending order: China < India < Russia < Spain, which corresponds to the numbering 1, 3, 4, 2.