International Trade is mutually beneficial as no country is self-sufficient. India’s international trade has undergone a sea change in recent years in terms of volume, composition as well as direction. Although India’s contribution to world trade is as low as one per cent of the total volume, yet it plays a significant role in the world economy.

In reference to the composition of commodities in India’s international trade, which of the following statement is correct for the time period from 2009-10 to 2010-11 and 2015-16 to 2016-17?

All of the above

The composition of commodities in India’s international trade has been undergoing a change over the years. The share of agriculture and allied products has declined, whereas, shares of petroleum and crude products and other commodities have increased. The shares of ore minerals and manufactured goods have largely remained constant over the years from 2009-10 to 2010-11and 2015-16 to 2016-17.