Question

The change in value of exports of manufactured articles from 1984–85 to 1985–86 is:

• A. 296 crore
• B. 629 crore
• C. 2064 crore
• D. 1792 crore

Hint:

When asked for “change,” note whether it is an increase or decrease — the sign matters for interpretation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Manufactured articles value in 1984–85
From Q161: R = 5824 crore, M = 2R = 11648 crore.
Step 2: Manufactured articles value in 1985–86
From Q162: manuf = \( 4x = 4 \times 2838 = 11352 \) crore.
Step 3: Find change
Change = \( 11352 - 11648 = -296 \) crore.
Negative value means decrease of Rs. 296 crore.
Step 4: Interpretation
The exports of manufactured articles actually fell slightly between 1984–85 and 1985–86, so if the question means “change” (including decrease), answer is 296 crore in magnitude.
Thus, the answer is (a) 296 crore decrease.