Correct Answer: (a) Agricultural and allied products
Note: As per the question period option (b) was the correct answer, but according to the data of recent years, among the given items, agricultural and allied products is the largest contributor to the export earnings. As per the Economic Survey 2022-23, the percentage share of major exports in recent years is as follows:
Commodity |
Percentage Share (2020-21) |
Percentage Share (2021-22) |
Agricultural and allied products |
14.3% |
11.9% |
Gems & Jewellery |
8.9% |
9.3% |
Machinery & Instruments |
8.5% |
8.0% |
Textiles & Clothing |
10.6%* |
10.3%* |
- Readymade Garments |
4.2% |
3.8% |
- Cotton yarn, fabrics, made-ups etc. |
3.0% |
3.2% |
Electronic goods |
3.5% |
3.4% |
Tea & Coffee |
0.5% |
0.4% |
Leather & Leather Footwear |
1.2% |
1.1% |
Manufacture of metals |
5.6% |
6.0% |
Transport equipments |
6.2% |
5.4% |