In the 39 Index of Eight Core Industries 39 which one of the following is given the highest weight ........

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In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight?

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Coal production

Electricity generation

Fertilizer production

Steel production

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Explanation:

Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) measures collective and individual performance of production in selected eight core industries Core which account for about 40 % in IIP.

Components and weightages covered in ICI:

Petroleum Refinery production (weight: 28.04%): It includes total refinery production (in terms of crude throughput).
Electricity generation (19.85%): It includes actual electricity generation of thermal, nuclear, hydro, imports from Bhutan.
Steel production (17.92%): It includes production of alloy and non-alloy steel only.
Coal production (10.33%): It includes coal production excluding coking coal.
Crude Oil production (8.98%): It includes total crude oil production.
Natural Gas production (6.88%): It includes total natural gas production.
Cement production (5.37%): It includes production of large plants and mini lants.
Fertilizers production (2.63%): It includes production of Urea, Calcium Ammonium Nitrate etc.