UPSC Prelims 1998·GS1·economy·economic sectors and development

Which one of the following countries has replaced Italy as the major importer of bauxite from India?

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  1. ACanadaCorrect
  2. BGreece
  3. CUkraine
  4. DUnited Arab Emirates

Explanation

The correct answer is Canada. Historically, Italy was a top destination for Indian bauxite exports. However, due to shifting trade dynamics and the requirements of the global aluminum industry, Canada emerged as the major importer. This change occurred as Canadian aluminum producers increased their intake of raw bauxite from India to feed their large scale smelting operations, surpassing the volumes previously imported by Italy.
economy: Which one of the following countries has replaced Italy as the major importer of bauxite from India?

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