Question

What was the percentage share of the value of agricultural exports to national exports in 2021-22?

• A. 7.32 per cent
• B. 9.56 per cent
• C. 11.94 per cent
• D. 14.67 per cent

Hint:

India’s agricultural exports: ~10–12% of total exports in recent years; check DGCIS for precise data.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Total exports of India in 2021-22 were about USD 422 billion.
Step 2: Agricultural and allied exports that year were about USD 50 billion, a record high.
Step 3: Share \( = \frac{50}{422} \times 100 \approx 11.9\% \), matching option 3.
Correct option: \[ \boxed{11.94\%} \]