UPSC Prelims 2003 · General Studies
Question 143: Economy and Social Development
Among the following commodities imported by India during the year 2001-02, which one was the highest in terms of Rupee value?
AnswerThe answer is (a).
The key picks edible oil as the highest in rupee value among the four commodities imported in 2001-02. India imports a large share of its edible oil needs (palm and soybean oil), so edible oil is one of the biggest non-oil import items. Questions on import composition come from the Economic Survey tables for that year, so memorise the leading items for each year rather than judging by general impression.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Correct, per the key: edible oil.
- (b) Per the key, fertilizers were lower in value.
- (c) Per the key, chemicals were lower in value.
- (d) Per the key, pearls and precious stones were lower in value.
Worth knowing: I cannot confirm the ranking from memory, and pearls, precious and semi-precious stones may have outranked edible oil in 2001-02.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2003, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.