State PCS PYQPrelims 2023

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 32

The G20 members represent: 1. around 85% of global GDP 2. about 50% of global trade 3. about two-thirds of the world population Which of the above statistics is/are correct?

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 1 and 3
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. Only 1 and 2
Show answer & explanation

Answer: (B) Only 1 and 3

Explanation

G20: about 85% of world GDP, over 75% of trade and about two-thirds of the population.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: statement 3 is also correct.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: G20 has ~85% of GDP and ~two-thirds of population; trade share is ~75%, not 50%.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: statement 2 understates trade (~75%).

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: statement 2 is wrong.