UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

In January–September 2026, India’s reported trade deficit with China was approximately:

  1. $19.26 billion
  2. $44.45 billion
  3. $105.93 billion
  4. $144.45 billion

Answer

Correct Answer

$105.93 billion

Explanation

C is correct because the newspaper states $105.93 billion. The other options are incorrect because they refer to different figures, categories or institutions reported elsewhere in the paper.

Topics: economy, external sector, india–china deficit, international trade