📈 EconomyUPSC 1997Fundamentals of Economy

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Commodities Exported from India) List-II (Countries of Destination)A. Iron ore1. RussiaB. Leather goods2. U.S.AC. Tea3. JapanD. Cotton fabrics4. U.K.5. Canada ​Codes: ​

a​A -5; B- 1; C -2; D- 3 ​
b​A -3; B- 1; C -4; D -2 ​
c​A -1; B-5; C - 4; D- 3 ​
d​A -3; B - 4; C-1; D -2
✓ Correct answer: b) ​A -3; B- 1; C -4; D -2 ​
ExplanationA is correctly matched with 3 : India exports a signif- icant quantity of iron ore to Japan due to its high demand for raw materials in its steel industry.B is correctly matched with 1 : Indian leather goods have a substantial market in Russia.The demand for quality leather products in Russia aligns with India’s export capabilities in this sector.C is correctly matched with 4 : The United Kingdom has historically been a major importer of Indian tea owing to long-standing trade ties and the popularity of tea in British culture.D is correctly matched with 2 : The United States of America is a significant market for Indian cotton fabrics, given the de- mand for diverse textile products.107

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