Question

What was the percentage share of the value of agricultural exports to national exports in 2021-22?

• A. 7.32 per cent
• B. 9.56 per cent
• C. 11.94 per cent
• D. 14.67 per cent

Hint:

India’s agricultural exports: ~10–12% of total exports in recent years; check DGCIS for precise data.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

According to data from the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, agricultural exports (including products like cereals, spices, fruits, vegetables, and processed foods) accounted for approximately 11.94% of India’s total export value in the financial year 2021–22. This figure reflects India’s growing agricultural trade, driven by commodities like rice, wheat, and marine products. The exact percentage may vary slightly depending on the definition of “agricultural exports” (e.g., inclusion of allied sectors like fisheries) and data revisions, but 11.94% aligns with official estimates. Options (1), (2), and (4) are either too low or too high based on trade data, making option (3) correct.

Answer 2

Quantitative check:
India's total exports in 2021-22 stood at roughly USD 422 billion, while total agricultural & allied exports touched about USD 50 billion, an all-time high driven by record cereal and marine shipments. Dividing agricultural exports by total exports gives \( \frac{50}{422} \times 100 \approx 11.9\% \), which closely matches only option 3, 11.94 per cent. The other options are either far too low, understating that record export year, or too high, overstating agriculture's actual share of the export basket.