Recent e-commerce growth in India has been propelled by rapid adoption in Tier-II/III cities and rural areas, facilitated by digital penetration, improved logistics, and potentially indirect effects of pandemic-era support measures.
According to the Global Payments Report by Worldpay FIS, India's e-commerce market is projected to post impressive gains and grow at 18 percent annually through 2025. Which of the following statements are true regarding the Growth of e-commerce Industry in India?
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Tertiary Sector (Emerging Services: Gig economy, E-commerce, and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI))
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Answer: C. Fiscal support during the pandemic helped boost e-commerce penetration in rural areas, likely by increasing consump‐ tion. A. A and B only B. C only C. A, B and C
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