Q8 · UPPSC current affairs · 8 October 2026 · News · Services Sector Index Expansion

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What is the primary economic definition of Gross Value Added (GVA)?

A The measure of total output and income in the economy after deducting intermediate consumption.
B The total tax revenue collected by the central government after accounting for subsidies.
C The aggregate value of all foreign direct investments received in the services sector.
D The net high-frequency indicator tracking monthly retail inflation.

Correct answer: (a) The measure of total output and income in the economy after deducting intermediate consumption.

Explanation

Option A is correct because GVA measures total output and income in the economy after deducting intermediate consumption. Options A, C, and D describe entirely different economic metrics.

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