UPSC Prelims 2019 · Question 24 of 99
UPSC Prelims 2019 question on Agricultural Imports Vegetable Oils
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2019
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectIndian Economy
- TopicAgriculture Economy
- DifficultyMedium
- TypeDirect
Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?
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Answer: D. Vegetable oils
Based on the data of agricultural commodities imported by India (Qty.: '000 tonnes, Value in Rs. Crores for 2013-14):
Vegetable Oils had the highest imports with a value of Rs. 44,038 crore (Qty: 7943 thousand tonnes).
Pulses had a value of Rs. 11,037 crore (Qty: 3178 thousand tonnes).
Fresh Fruits had a value of Rs. 7,716 crore (Qty: 769 thousand tonnes).
Spices had a value of Rs. 3,452 crore (Qty: 156 thousand tonnes).
Vegetable oils account for the highest imports in terms of value → Option (d).