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UPSC 2004: In the last one decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the highest Foreign Direct Investment inflows into India?
(a)Chemicals other than fertilizers
(b)Services sector
(c)Food processing
(d)Telecommunication
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) Telecommunication
DPIIT/RBI sectoral data for the reform decade show the Telecommunication sector (including cellular & radio-paging services) topping the league table of cumulative FDI inflows, ahead of services and chemicals. Hence ‘Telecommunication’ attracted the highest FDI in the preceding ten years (option d). ([iasexamportal.com](https://iasexamportal.com/General_Studies_CSE_Preliminary_Examination_2004_Paper))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2004, GS Paper 1, as Question 23. It falls under Indian Economy > External Sector & Balance Of Payments.
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