After 1970, foodgrain import was replaced by
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A
Ore and Minerals
B
Agriculture and allied Products
C
Medicine and Pharma Products
D
Fertilisers and Petroleum
Correct Answer
Fertilisers and Petroleum
Detailed Explanation
After 1970s, foodgrain import was discontinued due to the success of Green revolution but the energy crisis of 1973 pushed the prices of petroleum, and import budget was also pushed up.
Foodgrain import was replaced by fertilisers and petroleum.
This shift in import priorities was a part of the changing economic and agricultural landscape in India during that period. Fertilizers and petroleum products became significant imports to support agricultural and industrial development.
THEREFORE THE CORRECT OPTION IS [4].
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