State PCS PYQPrelims 2025

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 49

The share of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the country's Gross Value Added (GVA) has increased from ____ in 2020-21 to ____ in 2022-23.

  1. 30.3%, 35.6%
  2. 27.3%, 30.1%
  3. 35.1%, 38.2%
  4. More than one of the above
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Answer: (B) 27.3%, 30.1%

Explanation

Per official MSME data, the sector's GVA share rose from 27.3% to 30.1% between 2020-21 and 2022-23.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: these figures are too high.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: MSME share in GVA rose from 27.3% (2020-21) to 30.1% (2022-23).

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: these figures are too high.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: only option B is correct.