Q.  How many key infrastructure sectors are known as Core sector in Indian Economy, used for Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data?
Answer: 8
Notes: There are 8 Core Industries or core sectors of the economy viz. coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilizer, steel, cement and electricity used in Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

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