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
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2012
– 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).