2019 GS Paper I, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2019 · GS Paper I

Question 37: Geography

Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

aChina
bIndia
cMyanmar
dVietnam

AnswerUPSC’s answer is (b).

India has been the world's largest rice exporter over recent years, ahead of Thailand and Vietnam. Basmati and non-basmati varieties both feed this lead. China is a leading producer but exports little because it consumes most of its crop, and Myanmar exports far less. Remember the difference between largest producer (China, with India second) and largest exporter (India).

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) China produces the most rice but exports little.
  • (b) Correct: India was the largest rice exporter in the period.
  • (c) Myanmar exports much less than India.
  • (d) Vietnam is a major exporter but ranked behind India.

Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2019, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.