Question

    Which core industry demonstrated the highest growth rate of 10.2% (provisional) for the month of January 2024 as per the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI)?  

    A Cement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Coal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Crude oil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Electricity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The coal sector demonstrated the highest growth rate of 10.2% (provisional) among the eight core industries for the month of January 2024 , according to the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industries. The index of the coal industry reached 218.9 points in January 2024 compared to 198.6 points during the same period last year.  

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