Which of the following sectors contributes the most to India's GDP?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Services
Explanation:

• The services sector is the largest contributor to India’s GDP.

• It contributes more than 50% of India’s GDP in recent years.

• Major components: IT, telecom, trade, finance, tourism, and real estate.
Information Booster:

• In 1950–51, agriculture dominated India’s GDP, but its share declined steadily.

• Industrial and manufacturing sectors grew after the Five-Year Plans.

• Economic reforms of 1991 boosted the services sector significantly.

• India is a global leader in IT and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).

• Services sector drives both urban employment and foreign exchange earnings.
Additional Knowledge:

• Agriculture – Still the largest employer but contributes ~18% to GDP.

• Manufacturing – Contributes ~25% (target to increase under Make in India).

• Mining – Smallest contributor, around 2–3% of GDP.