Study the given Table carefully and answer the following question :

Composition of India's Export, 1997 - 2011

(Percentage share in Exports)

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

Crude and Petroleum Products

The correct answer is Option (3) → Crude and Petroleum Products.

Ore and Minerals: The percentage share increased from 3.03% in 1997-1998 to 4.0% in 2010-2011. However, there was a decrease from 2009-2010 (4.9%) to 2010-2011 (4.0%), so it didn't register a continuous increase.

Manufactured Goods: The percentage share remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, but it didn't register a continuous increase

Crude and Petroleum Products: The percentage share increased consistently from 1.01% in 1997-1998 to 16.8% in 2010-2011.

Other Commodities: The percentage share fluctuated over the years, but it didn't register a continuous increase.

Therefore, the commodity that registered a continuous increase in exports by India is:  Crude and Petroleum Products.