Economic Indicators MCQ — 2 अभ्यास प्रश्न उत्तर सहित

Explanation

Capital goods output surged 12.5% in February 2026, the highest growth in nine months. Capital goods growth is a key proxy for private investment sentiment in the economy. Mining grew at 3.1% and electricity at 2.3% — far lower than capital goods.

Explanation

India's IIP grew at 5.2% in February 2026, an improvement over 4.8% in January 2026. The acceleration was driven by manufacturing (6%) and capital goods (12.5% — highest in 9 months). 4.8% was January's figure, not February's.