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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 30

SSC CGL - 20 April 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q30

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As per Economic Survey 2020-2021, during the first half of the financial year 2020-21, the services sector contracted by almost ______.

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Correct answer: C

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The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 16%

  • As per Economic Survey 2020-2021, during the first half of the financial year 2020-21, the services sector contracted by almost 16%.
  • The year 2020 was a peculiar year marred by the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent 
    nationwide and worldwide lockdown measures implemented since March, 2020. The contact 
    intensive services sector was severely impacted, particularly sub-sectors such as tourism, 
    aviation, and hospitality.