Consider the following statements : The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trad

Consider the following statements :

  • The value of Indo-Sri Lanka trade has consistently increased in the last decade.
  • “Textile and textile articles” constitute an important item of trade between India and Bangladesh.
  • In the last five years, Nepal has been the largest trading partner of India in South Asia.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1 and 2 only
2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2020
Statement 1 is incorrect: While Indo-Sri Lanka trade has grown over the longer term, it has not consistently increased every single year over the last decade. Trade figures can fluctuate due to various economic factors, policy changes, and external shocks (like the COVID-19 pandemic or Sri Lanka’s economic crisis).
Statement 2 is correct: “Textile and textile articles” are indeed an important and growing component of trade between India and Bangladesh. India exports cotton and yarns to Bangladesh, while Bangladesh exports garments and other textile products to India.
Statement 3 is incorrect: In the last five years, Bangladesh has been India’s largest trading partner in South Asia. Nepal is a significant partner, but its total trade value with India is typically lower than that of Bangladesh.
Evaluating trade relationships requires looking at specific country data and trends. Bangladesh is a major trading partner for India in South Asia, with textiles being a key sector in their bilateral trade.
India’s major trading partners in South Asia include Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan. The volume and composition of trade vary with each country based on geographical proximity, bilateral agreements (like SAFTA), and economic structures.
Exit mobile version