All Exams Test series for 1 year @ ₹349 only
Question

As per DPIIT, which of the following sectors of Indian economy received the highest inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2019-2020?

This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Service Sector

FDI Inflows India 2019-20: DPIIT Data

The question asks to identify the sector that received the highest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in India during the financial year 2019-2020, according to data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).

Identifying Highest FDI Sector

Based on the official statistics from DPIIT:

  • The Service Sector encompasses a wide range of economic activities including IT, financial services, trading, hospitality, and more.
  • In the fiscal year 2019-2020, the Service Sector attracted the largest share of FDI inflows compared to other sectors like Construction, Computer Services, and Financial Services individually.
  • While Computer Services and Financial Services are components of the broader Service Sector, the overall category registered the highest aggregated inflows.

Therefore, the Service Sector was the top recipient of FDI in India for the specified period.

Was this answer helpful?

Similar Questions

  1. Which of the following best defines globalisation in the context of post 1991 economic reforms in India?
  2. Which of the following is a distinct feature of a statutory corporation in India?
  3. When people are financed through the budget and a public good is made available free of any direct payment it is referred to as:
  4. Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding GST?
  5. In the context of the GST framework, what is the full form of SGST?
  6. What are the four tax rates in India under GST?
  7. From which of the following nations did India receive the maximum FDI equity inflows in the fiscal year 2019-20?
  8. In the context of inflation, what does CPI mean?
  9. The ______ Five-Year Plan of India completed its term in March 2017.
  10. Who said the following?
    "No society can surely be flourishing and happy, of which the far greater part of the members are poor and miserable."


Important Questions from Economic and Financial Affairs

  1. As per the Economic Survey 2020-21, India's real GDP growth is estimated to contract by ______ in financial year 2020-2021.

  2. The Government of India has set a target of achieving how much solar power capacity by the year 2022?

  3. Which of the following statements about the detailed corporate governance norms for listed companies issued in April 2014 by SEBI is/are correct?

    1. It provides for stricter disclosures and protection of investor rights, including equitable treatment for minority and foreign shareholders

    2. Under the new norms listed companies are required to provide the option of facility of e-voting to shareholders on all resolutions proposed to be passed at general meetings

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  4. Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY ) now has in excess of 472 million accounts. Which state has topped this List (as on October 12, 2022)?

  5. In 2018, what was the investment in infrastructure as a percentage of GDP in India?

Need Expert Advice?
Upcoming Exams
RRB Technician
October 06, 2026
RRB JE
October 27, 2026
RRB ALP
November 03, 2026
Test Series
RRB NTPC img
Railways
RRB NTPC Under Graduate 2026 New Mock Test Series
1580 Tests 2 Tests Free
544 Attempts
4.3(498)
English, Hindi, Telugu +7 More

Start Your Preparation with Prepp Mobile App

Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Prepp Mobile App