Percentage increase in manufactured good

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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, 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

Percentage increase in manufactured goods from 2010-11 to 2015-16 is reported by which one of the following?

Options:

1.9%

2.9%

3.9%

4.9%

Correct Answer:

4.9%

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → 4.9%

Percentage of Manufactured goods (2010-11): 68.0

Percentage of Manufactured goods (2015-16): 72.9

Therefore, percentage increase in manufactured goods from 2010-11 to 2015-16 is 72.9 - 68.0 = 4.9%