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    Question

    India's core sector growth contracted by 1.8%

    year-on-year in August 2024, marking the first contraction in how many months, and what are some of the main sectors that contributed to this decline?
    A 24 months; coal and steel Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 18 months; natural gas and cement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 36 months; steel and crude oil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 42 months; coal, crude oil, and electricity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 30 months; fertilizers and electricity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    India’s eight key infrastructure sectors contracted by 1.8% in August 2024, which was the first contraction in 42 months. Sectors like coal, crude oil, natural gas, and electricity were significantly affected by excess rainfall.

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