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Question No. 60Interactive Test Mode
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Q60. In terms of value, which one of the following commodities accounted for the largest agricultural exports by India during the three year period from 1997–1998 to 1999–2000?

In terms of value, which one of the following commodities accounted for the largest agricultural exports by India during the three year period from 1997–1998 to 1999–2000?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Marine products

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During the period 1997-98 to 1999-2000, Marine products (primarily frozen shrimp and fish) constituted the largest agricultural/allied export category from India by value, surpassing cereals, tea, and spices.

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Marine products consistently rank at or near the very top of India's agri-allied export basket in value terms.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q60)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Agriculture & Rural Economy
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Marine products

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2002 Q60

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 60 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 Indian Economy (Agriculture & Rural Economy) question is Option (B): "Marine products". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2002 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Agriculture & Rural Economy". You can explore all repeated questions from Agriculture & Rural Economy 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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Marine products consistently rank at or near the very top of India's agriallied export basket in value terms.

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