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Economy UPPSC 1998 GS-I
Question

In 1950, India's share in global exports was 1.85 per cent, but today it is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 2.00 per cent

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2.00 per cent”.
Currently, India's share in global exports is around 2%.

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Codes:
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