Study the table of India’s trade with Pakistan and China (Rs in crore):
| Country | Exports from India 2004-05 | Exports from India 2024-25 | Imports to India 2004-05 | Imports to India 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2,341 | 4,720 | 427 | 4 |
| China | 25,232 | 1,20,617 | 31,892 | 9,59,666 |
Which of the following statements is correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → In 2024-25, India’s imports from China were more than its exports to China.
In 2024-25, India imported goods worth Rs 9,59,666 crore from China but exported only Rs 1,20,617 crore to it. Imports were far larger.
Option (1) India’s imports from Pakistan rose between 2004-05 and 2024-25. — Incorrect. They fell from Rs 427 crore to Rs 4 crore.
Option (2) India’s exports to China were higher in 2004-05 than in 2024-25. — Incorrect. They rose from Rs 25,232 crore to Rs 1,20,617 crore.
Option (3) In 2024-25, India’s imports from China were more than its exports to China. — Correct. 9,59,666 is far above 1,20,617.
Option (4) India’s exports to Pakistan grew faster than its exports to China between 2004-05 and 2024-25. — Incorrect. Exports to Pakistan only doubled, while exports to China rose nearly five times.
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