Largest Export Destination 2013-14

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In India's export data for 2013-14, which destination had the largest share?

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In India's export data for 2013-14, which destination had the largest share?

  1. USA (12.5%)
  2. West Asia-Gulf Coop. Council (15.3%)
  3. Other Asia (29.4%) ✓ Correct
  4. China (4.7%)
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Other Asia had the largest export share at 29.4% in 2013-14.

Key Points:
  • Total exports in 2013-14: US $314.40 billion.
  • Other Asia: 29.4%, Others: 18.8%, West Asia-GCC: 15.3%, USA: 12.5%.
  • Other EU: 10.9%, China: 4.7%, UK: 3.1%, Germany: 2.4%, Japan: 2.2%, Russia: 0.7%.
  • This data represents spatial classification of India's exports.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A. USA: Had 12.5%, not the largest share.
  • B. West Asia-GCC: Had 15.3%, second largest but not the top.
  • D. China: Had only 4.7%.

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