Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: International Trade

Question:

Study the given table carefully and answer the following question:

Composition of India's Export, 2009-2017

(Percentage share in Exports)

Commodities

2009-10

2010-11

2015-16

2016-17

Agriculture and allied products

10.0

9.9

12.6

12.3

Ore and Minerals

4.9

4.0

1.6

1.9

Manufactured goods

67.4

68.0

72.9

73.6

Crude and petroleum products

16.2

16.8

11.9

11.7

Other Commodities

1.5

1.2

1.1

0.5

 

In 2015-16, if agriculture and allied products and manufactured goods percentages are added, it would be

Options:

84.5%

85.0%

85.5%

86.0%

Correct Answer:

85.5%

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → 85.5%

Agriculture and allied products (2015-16): 12.6

Manufactured goods (2015-16): 72.9

Their sum is- 12.6 + 72.9 = 85.5%