Statement — Although India’s economy remains heavily dependent on agriculture, its share in global agricultural trade is low compared with the share of agricultural exports in India’s total exports. Courses of Action: I. Efforts should be made to increase agricultural production. II. Exports of non-agricultural commodities should be reduced.

Introduction / Context:The statement highlights a paradox: high domestic reliance on agriculture but a relatively low share in global agri-trade. Remedies should enhance competitiveness and output rather than constrain other export categories.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Observation: India’s global agri-trade share is low.
• COA I: Increase agricultural production (and quality, value add).
• COA II: Reduce non-agricultural exports.

Concept / Approach:Improving the agri-trade share should come from better productivity, quality, value addition, compliance, and market access. Artificially cutting non-agri exports (II) damages the broader economy and does not raise agri competitiveness.

Step-by-Step Solution:1) I directly addresses supply/competitiveness constraints → sensible and constructive.2) II is perverse; reducing other exports to improve a ratio harms growth and employment and does not solve agri bottlenecks.

Verification / Alternative check:Countries raise sectoral trade shares by upgrading the sector, not by crippling others.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:II alone or combined is counterproductive. “Neither” ignores the valid pathway in I.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing ratio management with real competitiveness.

Final Answer:Only I follows.