Index of Eight core Industries – A quick revision test

Explanation:
• Eight Core Industries comprises of the following industries:
1. Coal
2. Crude Oil
3. Natural Gas
4. Refinery Products (Petroleum)
5. Fertilizers
6. Steel
7. Cement
8. Electricity

Explanation:
Refinery products have the highest weight in the Index of Eight core industries.

Explanation:

The Index of Eight Core Industries is released by the Office of the Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Explanation:
The Eight Core Industries comprise 40.27 per cent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

Explanation:

Pharmaceuticals are not a part of eight core industries.