Index of Eight Core Industries Weightage

The Index of Eight Core Industries measures production in eight key sectors: Coal (10%), Crude Oil (8%), Natural Gas (6%), Refinery Products (12%), Electricity (19%), Steel (17%), Cement (11%), and Finished Steel (17%). Electricity generation has a weightage of 19%, which is the highest among the eight industries listed in the index. Coal production has 10%, Steel has 17%, and Fertilizer production was not part of the original eight core industries. > Electricity (19%) has highest weight in 8-Core Industries Index, reflecting its crucial role. Answer: (b).