Question

Which sector recorded the lowest growth rate in 2012–13?

Options

• Agriculture, at 1.5%

• Industry, at 3.6%

• Services, at 8.1%

• Total GDP, at 5.6%

Answer 1

In 2012–13, agriculture grew at only 1.5%, lower than industry (3.6%), services (8.1%), and total GDP (5.6%). This was also the weakest agricultural growth across all the periods recorded.