While petroleum products were generally the single largest export category from India during the early 2010s, this option is not provided. Among the choices given (Gems and Jewellery, Readymade garments, Leather and foot wear, Chemicals), Gems and Jewellery consistently ranked as the top export commodity during that time, often being the second-largest overall export item after petroleum products.
Which one of the following constitutes the single large export item from India ?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2012 · Topic: Trade Balance and Trade Deficit/Surplus (Historical Trends and Composition of India's Trade Balance (Goods and Services))
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