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Question

The largest share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in India comes from

  1. agriculture and allied sectors
  2. manufacturing. Construction, electricity and gas
  3. service sector
  4. defence and Public administration

Answer:

Option C: service sector

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “service sector”.

The service sector is the largest contributor to India's GDP, accounting for more than 50% of the country's GDP. The service sector is also the fastest growing sector in India.