Explanation
- A
Spices
(a) Spices are imported, but their value is far below vegetable oils. Not the key.
- B
Fresh fruits
(b) Fresh fruits (including apples, dry fruits in some baskets) are a large line, still below edible oils. Not the key.
- C
Pulses
(c) Pulses were a big import in deficit years, but over the five-year window vegetable oils led in value. Not the key.
- D
Vegetable oils
(d) Vegetable oils (palm, soybean, sunflower) are India’s largest agricultural import by value in that window. That is the official key.
Summary. Official key is (d). Edible/vegetable oils dominate India’s agri-import bill. Pulses, fresh fruit and spices are smaller in value. Honour (d).
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2017 · Q33 · General Studies · 2 marks
What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the 'National Agriculture Market' scheme? 1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities. 2. It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce. Select the correct answer using the code given below: