Q: 58 (IAS/2015)
question_subject:
Geography
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,134,121,61,134,17,43
keywords:
{'eight core industries': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'coal production': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'highest weight': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'steel production': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'fertilizer production': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'index': [0, 2, 4, 7], 'electricity generation': [0, 0, 1, 1]}
In the Index of Eight Core Industries, electricity generation is given the highest weight. The Eight Core Industries include coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizers, steel, cement, and electricity. These industries are considered crucial for the overall industrial growth and development of the country. Among these, electricity generation has the highest weightage in the index, indicating its significance in the core sector of the economy.