Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I (Commodities exported from India) - List II (Countries of destination) 1. I. Iron-ore - A) Russia 2. II. Leather goods - B) USA 3. III. Tea - C) Japan 4. IV. Cotton fabrics - D) UK 5. E) Canada Codes:

The question requires matching major commodities exported from India (List I) with their likely countries of destination (List II) around 1997.Iron-ore (I): India has been a major exporter of iron ore, primarily to East Asian countries. Japan (C) has historically been a major buyer. So, I-C is a likely match.Leather goods (II): India exports leather goods to various countries. In the 1990s, Russia (A) and European countries were significant markets. So, II-A is plausible.Tea (III): The UK (D) and Russia (A) were traditionally large importers of Indian tea. So, III-D is a likely match.Cotton fabrics (IV): The USA (B) and European countries are major markets for Indian textiles and fabrics. So, IV-B is plausible.Considering these matches: I-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B corresponds to option (B).