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Economy UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

Out of the following groups with which group India's import trade is highest:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: OECD

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “OECD”.
Out of the following groups, India's import trade is highest with: A) OECD

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