Industrial Development MCQ — 2 Practice Questions with Answers

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Q1. The Index of Eight Core Industries accounts for approximately what percentage of the overall Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?

A 25.45%

B 33.67%

C 40.27% Correct

D 52.38%

Explanation

The eight core industries (Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Petroleum Refinery Products, Fertilisers, Steel, Cement, and Electricity) collectively account for 40.27% of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), making ICI a strong leading indicator of industrial performance.

Q2. Which two sectors among the Eight Core Industries recorded NEGATIVE growth in October 2025, pulling the overall index to 0%?

A Coal and Natural Gas

B Fertilisers and Electricity

C Cement and Steel Correct

D Crude Oil and Petroleum Refinery

Explanation

Cement and Steel recorded negative growth in October 2025. Cement declined due to post-monsoon infrastructure lag and real estate slowdown, while Steel contracted due to weak demand from construction and automobile sectors. Together they dragged the overall ICI to 0% — a 14-month low.

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