Industry: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Indian Economy)
1 previous year UPSC Prelims question on Industry (Indian Economy). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 1997Indian Economy · Industry
Q1. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
List-I (Commodities Exported from India)
List-II (Countries of Destination)
A. Iron ore
1. Russia
B. Leather goods
2. U.S.A
C. Tea
3. Japan
D. Cotton fabrics
4. U.K.
5. Canada
Explanation
A is correctly matched with 3: India exports a significant quantity of iron ore to Japan due to its high demand for raw materials in its steel industry. B is correctly matched with 1: Indian leather goods have a substantial market in Russia. The demand for quality leather products in Russia aligns with India’s export capabilities in this sector. C is correctly matched with 4: The United Kingdom has historically been a major importer of Indian tea owing to long-standing trade ties and the popularity of tea in British culture. D is correctly matched with 2: The United States of America is a significant market for Indian cotton fabrics, given the demand for diverse textile products.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
1997
(b) A -3; B-1; C -4; D -2
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Industry?
This page covers 1 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Industry (Indian Economy), asked from 1996 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Industry?
Questions on Industry (Indian Economy) are available for 19 years, from 1996 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
