Which of the following service sectors in India had the highest percen

Which of the following service sectors in India had the highest percentage share to India’s GDP in the year 2010-2011?

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Trade, hotels and restaurants

Construction

Transport, storage and communication

Community, social and personal services

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UPSC CAPF – 2012

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Based on economic data for India in the year 2010-2011, the sector ‘Trade, Hotels and Restaurants’ (often grouped with repairs) typically contributed the highest percentage share to India’s GDP among the options listed. While Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate is often the single largest service sector sub-category, it is not listed as an option. Comparing the given options, Trade, Hotels and Restaurants held the largest share.

Recall or refer to data regarding the contribution of different service sector sub-categories to India’s GDP around 2010-2011.
Typical large service sectors include Trade, Transport, Finance/Real Estate, and Community/Social services.

According to CSO data for 2010-11 (at constant prices), Trade, Hotels & Restaurants contributed approximately 16.3% to GDP, Transport, Storage & Communication contributed around 7.5%, Community, Social & Personal Services contributed around 14.0%, and Construction contributed around 8.0% (Note: Construction is typically classified under Industry/Secondary sector, but listed as an option). Finance, Insurance, Real Estate & Business Services contributed around 16.5%. Among the provided options, ‘Trade, hotels and restaurants’ had the highest share.

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