Consider the following:
1. Health Insurance sector
2. Agriculture sector
3. Gig economy
4. Tourism sector
5. Pharmaceutical sector

How many of the above underwent growth immediately after COVID-19 pandemic?
(a) 1, 2 and 5
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 3, 4 and 5
(d) 1, 2 and 4

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Consider the following:
1. Health Insurance sector
2. Agriculture sector
3. Gig economy
4. Tourism sector
5. Pharmaceutical sector

How many of the above underwent growth immediately after COVID-19 pandemic?
(a) 1, 2 and 5
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 3, 4 and 5
(d) 1, 2 and 4

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Immediately after Covid-19 Pandemic, the Indian economy underwent a K-shaped recovery, a unique kind of performance. While sectors like tourism, hospitality, gig economy, and other such contact-based sectors saw a decline, sectors like health insurance, pharma, online education, etc went up. The agricultural sector saw smooth growth because farming and allied activities were exempted from the lockdown.

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Consider the following: 1. Health Insurance sector 2. Agriculture sector 3. Gig economy 4. Tourism sector 5. Pharmaceutical sector How many of the above underwent growth immediately after COVID-19 pandemic? (a) 1, 2 and 5 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 2 and 4