As of November 2026, compare the destination shares of India’s merchandise exports in April–June 2026…
Total merchandise exports rose by about 16% in April–June 2026. Exports to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries declined amid the disruption to West Asian trade, so the…
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As of November 2026, compare the destination shares of India’s merchandise exports in April–June 2026 with April–June 2025.
Statement I. The share going to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries fell.
Statement II. The share going to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations fell.
Which assessment is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Total merchandise exports rose by about 16% in April–June 2026. Exports to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries declined amid the disruption to West Asian trade, so the Gulf share fell. Exports to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations grew by more than 60%, far faster than the total, so the Southeast Asian share rose.
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