ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Iron, precious metals, and fuel, such as oil and coal, are the top three categories of EXPORTS from Russia. What conclusion about the Russian economy can be drawn based on this information?
A
Russia has a pure market economy.
B
Russia has a pure command economy.
C
The Russian economy relies on manufacturing.
D
The Russian economy relies on natural resources.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Russia’s main exports are: fuels and energy products (63 percent of total shipments, of which crude oil and natural gas accounted for 26 percent and 12 percent respectively); metals (10 percent); machinery and equipment (7.4 percent); chemical products (7.4 percent) and foodstuffs and agricultural products (5 percent).

Detailed explanation-2: -China is the only country that has maintained its leading position among Russia’s largest trading partners since 2021. The trade turnover between the two countries in 2022 amounted to $140.7 billion. Next came Germany ($57 billion), the Netherlands ($46.4 billion) and Belarus ($38.4 billion).

Detailed explanation-3: -What Country Has the Greatest Value of Natural Resources? It’s estimated that Russia’s natural resources are valued at $75 trillion. They include crude oil, natural gas, coal, and rare earth metals. In 2021, it ranked third in the world in the production of industrial diamonds.

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