Out of the following, India earns the maximum foreign exchange from the export of __________.
A
Leather goods
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B
Engineering goods
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C
Handicrafts
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D
Electronic goods
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Solution
The correct option is C Handicrafts
Handicrafts are nothing but
the handmade artisanry. India is very famous for this art. Different types of
handicrafts include Bamboo Handicrafts, Cane Handicrafts, Bell Metal
Handicrafts, Bone and Horn Handicrafts, Brass Handicrafts, Clay Handicrafts or
Pottery, Dhokra Handicrafts, Jute Handicrafts, Paper Handicrafts, Rock
Handicrafts, Weaving or Embroidery Handicrafts, etc.
It contributes to a major
foreign exchange.
In 2014–15, Indian handicrafts
exports stood at US$ 4.5 billion, approximately.
Export Promotion Council for
Handicrafts (EPCH) is the apex government body and operates under the
administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.