Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2019 Prelims]
(a) Spices
(b) Fresh fruits
(c) Pulses
(d) Vegetable oils
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
- In the last five years, vegetable oils have been the largest imported commodity in terms of value.
- Approximately 70 percent of India’s edible oil consumption is met through imports.
- The month of December 2018 witnessed the highest import of vegetable oils in terms of value compared to the last five years.
- Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, pulses hold the second-highest position in terms of value, followed by fresh fruits in the third position. Spices, on the other hand, account for the lowest imports in terms of value.
