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Statement: Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself?

Arguments:

  1. Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.

  2. No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.

AOnly argument I is strong

BOnly argument II is strong

CNeither I nor II is strong

DBoth I and II are strong

Answer:

A. Only argument I is strong

Read Explanation:

Clearly, India can export only the surplus and that which can be saved after fulfilling its own needs, to pay for its imports. Encouragement to export cannot lead to shortages as it shall provide the resources for imports. So, only argument I holds.


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