1997 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 1997 · General Studies

Question 93: Economy and Social Development

The contribution of India’s small-scale sector to the gross turnover in the manufacturing sector since 1992 has been of the order of

a40%
b34%
c30%
d45%

AnswerThe answer is (a).

The small-scale sector accounts for about 40 per cent of the gross turnover (value of output) of Indian manufacturing, the figure the key gives for the years since 1992. It is also a major source of employment and of manufactured exports.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Right: about 40 per cent.
  • (b) 34 per cent is below the key's figure.
  • (c) 30 per cent is below the key's figure.
  • (d) 45 per cent is above the key's figure.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1997, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.