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.\nCourses of Action:\nI. Efforts should be made to increase agricultural production.\nII. Exports of non-agricultural commodities should be reduced.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only I follows

Explanation:


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.

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