The price increase was an exceptional event driven by specific industrial demand, making guar gum a highly profitable crop for Indian farmers in that year.
In the year 2012, which of the following Indian crops has seen the largest price rise in the international market ?
Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2013 · Topic: Agriculture and Allied Sectors (Agricultural Trade and WTO issues)
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