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Q400. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, during the financial year 2004-2005 an increase of below 10% over the value of exports (in rupee terms) in the financial year 2003-2004 was reported. 2. According to the WTO, India’s share in the world merchandise exports crossed 2% in the year 2005. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. In India, during the financial year 2004-2005 an increase of below 10% over the value of exports (in rupee terms) in the financial year 2003-2004 was reported.
  2. According to the WTO, India’s share in the world merchandise exports crossed 2% in the year 2005. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2006 • General Knowledge (1995-2010)

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is incorrect: During 2004-2005, India's export growth exceeded 20% (well above 10%) compared to the previous financial year. Statement 2 is incorrect: According to WTO statistics, India's share in world merchandise exports was around 1% in 2005 and remained well below the 2% mark.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2006 (Q400)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeneral Knowledge (1995-2010) → Miscellaneous
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2006 GS Paper I Question 400 (General Knowledge (1995-2010))?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2006 General Knowledge (1995-2010) (Miscellaneous) question is Option (D): "Neither 1 nor 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2006 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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