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Q37·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2019

World rice export leading country

EconomyAgriculture and international tradeFactual singleMediumCurrent-affairs-linked

Question

Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

Options

a

China

b

India

Answer
c

Myanmar

d

Vietnam

Explanation

India is the world's largest exporter of rice, accounting for approximately 40% of global rice exports in recent years. India exports both basmati and non-basmati varieties to over 150 countries. Vietnam is the second-largest exporter, followed by Thailand. Myanmar, while a significant producer, is not among the top exporters due to domestic consumption and limited export infrastructure. China primarily consumes its rice domestically and is not a major exporter. India's large production capacity, diverse rice varieties, competitive pricing, and well-established export infrastructure make it the clear leader in global rice trade. > India: world's largest rice exporter (~40% global share); basmati and non-basmati varieties. Answer: (b).

Question details

Year

2019

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q37

Subject

Economy

Sub-topic

Agriculture and international trade

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Current-affairs-linked

Source hint

World Trade Organization (WTO) statistics

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