INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA

INDIAN MINERALS AND INDUSTRIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which of the following products has Bangladesh emerged as the main competitor of India in the world market? [IAS 1991]
A
Cement
B
Cotton garments
C
Jute
D
Pharmaceuticals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Jute products have Bangladesh emerged as the main competitor to India in the world market.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC) was formed to manage and look after all the 73 jute mills having 23, 836 looms under the president’s order. So, although India is the largest producer of jute, it’s facing a big challenge from Bangladesh in the exporting category. Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Detailed explanation-3: -Notes: Bangladesh is the main competitor for jute industry in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -India and Bangladesh are the leading producers of jute in the world. Due to its high demand, jute is also known as golden fibre. Q. Which one of the following is the leading producer of jute?

Detailed explanation-5: -Indeed, the country is one of the world’s leading suppliers of raw jute. Other major agricultural products include wheat; pulses, such as peas, beans, and lentils; sweet potatoes; oilseeds and spices of various kinds; sugarcane; tobacco; and fruits, such as bananas, mangoes, and pineapples.

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