In the Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is

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

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Coal production

Electricity generation

Fertilizer production

Steel production

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UPSC IAS – 2015

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Among the given options in the ‘Index of Eight Core Industries’, Electricity generation is given the highest weight.

The Index of Eight Core Industries includes Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, and Electricity. Based on the 2011-12 series base used for calculation, Electricity generation has the highest weight among these eight industries, followed by Refinery Products and Steel.

The eight core industries represent about 40.27% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). Their performance significantly impacts the overall industrial activity. As of recent data using the 2011-12 series, the approximate weights are: Electricity (19.858%), Refinery Products (17.166%), Steel (17.917%), Coal (10.332%), Crude Oil (8.983%), Natural Gas (6.877%), Cement (5.372%), and Fertilizers (2.632%).

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