In which of the following years was the trade balance favourable to India :

Explanation

According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, among the years given in the question, only 1972-73 and 1976-77 were such years in which the balance of trade was favourable for India. Whereas, from 1949-50 to 2024-25 (Provisional), in the remaining years the balance of trade remained unfavourable (that is, in a state of imbalance).