Question

Kerala's economic performance in 2023-24 was marked by robust growth across all sectors. Which of the following statements correctly represents the changes in sectoral growth from 2022-23 to 2023-24?

• A. The primary sector growth increased from 0.9% to 4.7%, while the secondary. sector grew from 3.2% to 4.1%
• B. The tertiary sector recorded a lower growth of 6.5% in 2023-24 compared to 7.0% in 2022-23
• C. The secondary sector growth remained constant at 3.2% in both years
• D. The primary sector showed a negative growth in 2023-24 due to lower agricultural output

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The primary sector growth increased from 0.9% to 4.7%, while the secondary. sector grew from 3.2% to 4.1%

GSDP real growth for FY 2023–24 stood at 6.52%, compared to national average (~8.2%)—placing Kerala below the Indian average but consistent with its historical 4.8% average from 2012–13 to 2021–22