India’s natural rubber imports decline by 9%

Q.  India’s natural rubber imports have declined by what percent during January to August 2015?
- Published on 22 Dec 15

a. 8
b. 9
c. 10
d. 11

ANSWER: 9
 
India’s natural rubber imports have fallen by 9% to 2.88 lakh tonnes during the first 8 months of the present financial year. Rubber imports stood at 3.16 lakh tonnes during the April-October period in the previous financial year according to Rubber Board data. Total rubber imports in FY 2014-2015 touched a high of 4,15,000 tonnes on account of lower international prices and fall in domestic production.

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