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UPSC 2003: Among the following commodities imported by India during the year 2001-02, which one was the highest in terms of Rupee value?
(a)Edible oil
(b)Fertilizers
(c)Organic and inorganic chemicals
(d)Pearls, precious and semi-precious stones
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Edible oil
According to Government trade statistics used in the 2003 UPSC key, edible oil was the single largest commodity import (in rupee terms) for 2001-02, ahead of fertilizers, chemicals and gems/stones. ([iasexamportal.com](https://iasexamportal.com/paper/IAS_General_Studies_Prelims_Paper_2003_part-1?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2003, GS Paper 1, as Question 143. It falls under Indian Economy > International Trade & WTO.
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