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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, 1997 - 2011

(Percentage share in Exports)

Commodities	1997 - 1998	2003 - 2004	2009 - 2010	2010 - 2011
Agriculture and allied products	18.93	11.8	10.0	9.9
Ore and Minerals	3.03	3.71	4.9	4.0
Manufactured goods	75.83	75.96	67.4	68.0
Crude and petroleum products	1.01	5.59	16.2	16.8
Other commodities	1.2	2.94	1.5	1.2

Which of the following commodities exported by India registered continuous decline?

Options:

Agriculture and Allied Products

Ore and Minerals

Manufactured Goods

Other Commodities

Correct Answer:

Agriculture and Allied Products

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Agriculture and Allied Products.

Agriculture and Allied Products: The percentage share decreased from 18.93% in 1997-1998 to 9.9% in 2010-2011, indicating a continuous decline.