Which one among the following is the correct descending sequence of In

Which one among the following is the correct descending sequence of India’s import of commodities in terms of value?

Capital Goods—Electronic Goods—Food Products—Fertilizers

Fertilizers—Food Products—Electronic Goods—Chemicals

Capital Goods—Electronic Goods—Food Products—Chemicals

Electronic Goods—Capital Goods—Fertilizers—Food Products

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UPSC CAPF – 2012

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Based on general trade patterns of India, particularly around the period this question is likely from (early 2010s), the correct descending sequence of import value among the given options is Capital Goods, followed by Electronic Goods, then Food Products, and finally Fertilizers.

– Capital Goods and Electronic Goods typically represent significant portions of India’s import bill, reflecting industrialization, technological needs, and consumer demand.
– While essential, Food Products and Fertilizers imports, while substantial, often rank lower in overall value compared to major industrial inputs and finished goods like Capital and Electronic goods, although their ranking can fluctuate based on domestic production and global prices.
– The provided options reflect broad categories, and precise ranking can vary slightly year-to-year, but Option A aligns best with the general trend of major import categories for India during the period. (Note: Crude Petroleum is usually India’s largest import, but it is not among the options).

India imports a wide variety of goods ranging from energy products (like crude oil and natural gas) to manufactured items, machinery, chemicals, and raw materials. The composition and value of imports are influenced by domestic economic activity, global prices, and specific sector needs.

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