Question

UPSC Prelims 2019 Question:

Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

1. China
2. India
3. Myanmar
4. Vietnam

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2: India

Detailed Solution

Explanation:

India emerged as the world’s largest rice exporter in 2011-12, displacing Thailand from its leadership position. India’s share in world exports in recent years (2014-18) has stayed at 25-26 per cent, Thailand’s has fluctuated between 22 and 25 per cent, and Vietnam’s between 13 and 16 per cent.

Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.

Subject: Economics | Agriculture and Food Management

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