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Q428. Consider the following: Assertion (A) : During the year 2001-02, the value of India’s total exports declined, registering a negative growth of 2.17 %. Reason (R) : During the year 2001-02, negative growth in exports was witnessed in respect of iron and steel, coffee, textiles and marine products. Which of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?

Consider the following: Assertion (A) : During the year 2001-02, the value of India’s total exports declined, registering a negative growth of 2.17 %. Reason (R) : During the year 2001-02, negative growth in exports was witnessed in respect of iron and steel, coffee, textiles and marine products. Which of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2003 • General Knowledge (1995-2010)

Correct Answer: Option (D) — A is false but R is true

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Assertion (A) is false: In 2001-02, India's overall exports did not decline overall for the full fiscal year but recorded a marginal positive growth (or slight decline depending on US dollar vs Rupee accounting, but the specific figure of -2.17% was factually inaccurate as total exports in USD showed around 0.6% growth).
  • Reason (R) is true: The global economic slowdown in 2001-02 resulted in negative growth in major export sectors such as textiles, iron and steel, coffee, and marine products.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q428)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — A is false but R is true

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2003 Q428

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 428 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (D): "A is false but R is true". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2003 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "General Knowledge (1995-2010)" and micro-topic "Miscellaneous". You can explore all repeated questions from Miscellaneous in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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