Detailed, Step-by-Step NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Geography Chapter 11 International Trade Questions and Answers were solved by Expert Teachers as per NCERT (CBSE) Book guidelines covering each topic in chapter to ensure complete preparation.
International Trade NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Geography Chapter 11
International Trade Questions and Answers Class 12 Geography Chapter 11
Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1.
Choose the right answers of the following from the given options.
(i) Trade between two countries is termed as :
(A) Internal trade
(B) External trade
C) International trade
(D) Local trade.
Answer:
(C) International trade.
(ii) Which one of the following is a land locked harbour ?
(A) Vishakhapatnam
(C) Ennor
(B) Mumbai
(D) Haldia.
Answer:
(D) Vishakhapatnam.
(iii) Most of India’s foreign trade is carried
through :
(A) Land and sea
(B) Land and air
(C) Sea and air
(D) Sea.
Answer:
(C) Sea and air.
Question 2.
Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
(i) Mention the characteristics of India’s foreign trade.
Answer:
- India’s foreign trade is continuously increasing
- Most of India’s foreign trade is by sea,
- India has unfavourable balance of trade
- It has a share of 10% in world trade
- In Import trade, the import of Petroleum products is increasing while in Exports, the export of manufactured goods is increasing
(ii) Distinguish between Port and Harbour.
Answer:
| Harbour | Port |
| 1. A harbour is an area of sea providing safe entrance to ships. 2. it protects the ships from waves and storms. 3. River, estuaries, bays provide natural harbours such as Mumbai. 4. A harbour provides sufficient room for anchorage of ships. |
1. A port is a point on the coast where ships can tie up for anchor. 2. Ships load and unload commodities here. 3. Indented coasts provide natural ports. 4. A port is connected with a productive hinterland. |
(iii) Explain the meaning of Hinterland.
Answer:
Hinterland is an area which is connected with the port by Rail-Road transportation. It provides raw materials for export while imports are distributed in this area.
(iv) Name important items which India imports from different countries.
Answer:
Petroleum and petroleum products are the major imports of India. Other imports include machinery, Non-metallic minerals, pearls and valuable gems, non-ferrous metals, pulp, paper, edible oil, fertilisers, etc.
(v) Name the ports of India located on the east coast.
Answer:
Kolkata, Haldia, Paradip, Vishakhapatnam, Ennore, Chennai, Tuticorin are the major ports on the east coast of India.
Question 3.
Answer the following questions in aboutl50 words.
(i) Describe the composition of export and import trade of India.
Answer:
Imports. The major imports of India are:
- Petroleum and petroleum products,
- Machinery
- Pearls-Gems
- Gold-silver,
- Chemical products
- Fertilisers
- Pulp-paper
- Non-ferrous metals
- Pulses.
Exports:
- Engineering goods
- Chemical products
- Gems ornaments
- Garments
- Petroleum products
- Agricultural products,
- Electronic goods
- Leather.
(ii) Write a note on the changing’ nature of International trade of India.
Answer:
- India’s international trade is continuously increasing.
- The share of Agricultural and allied products is decreasing.
- The imports of Petroleum products is increasing.
- The exports of coffee, tea, spices is decreasing.
- Export of fresh fruits, sugar has increased.
- The share of manufactured goods has increased in exports.
- The export of engineering goods has increased.
- Share of Gems-pearls and ornaments in exports has increased.