Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2019 Prelims]
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Myanmar
(d) Vietnam
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
India’s share in world exports of rice in recent years (2014-18) has stayed at 25-26% and it emerged the world’s largest rice exporter in 2011-12, displacing Thailand from its leadership position.