Worksheet: International Trade | Geography Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: India's export of traditional items like coffee, spices, tea, and pulses decreased due to ____________.

Q2: __________ accounted for 68% of India's total export value in 2010-11.

Q3: The UAE replaced ____________ as India's largest trading partner in 2010-11.

Q4: Major ports handle approximately ____________ of India's oceanic traffic.

Q5: Kochchi port is situated at the head of ____________.

Q6: __________ is the biggest container port in India.

Q7: India's coastline is open to the sea on ____________ sides.

Q8: India lost ____________ ports to Pakistan and Bangladesh after gaining independence in 1947.

Q9: The import of capital goods like non-electrical machinery and transport equipment has steadily increased due to growing demand in ____________ sectors.

Q10: The shift in trading partners helped India to weather the ____________.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The decrease in India's export of traditional items is solely due to intense global competition.
Reason: Higher petroleum prices have led to a shift in India's international trade composition.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q2: Assertion: Mumbai port is the biggest port of India.
Reason: Mumbai port has the highest number of berths.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q3: Assertion: Haldia Port handles bulk cargo like iron-ore and coal.
Reason: Haldia Port was constructed upstream from Kolkata port.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q4: Assertion: Chennai Port is unsuitable for large ships due to its shallow waters.
Reason: Chennai Port is one of the oldest ports on the eastern coast.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Q5: Assertion: India's shift in trading partners helped in overcoming the energy crisis of 1973.
Reason: India started importing petroleum products primarily from the UAE.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What has driven the shift in India's international trade composition?

Q2: Name two traditional items whose export decreased due to global competition.

Q3: Which sector accounted for 68% of India's total export value in 2010-11?

Q4: What are the main reasons for the increase in the import of capital goods?

Q5: Which country replaced the USA as India's largest trading partner in 2010-11?

Q6: What is the main hinterland of New Mongalore Port?

Q7: Why was Haldia Port constructed downstream from Kolkata?

Q8: What are the advantages of air transportation for international trade?

Q9: Name one significant item of India's import mentioned in the text.

Q10: What measures has India implemented to increase its share in international trade?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the factors contributing to the decrease in the export of traditional items from India.

Q2: Describe the role of major ports in India's domestic and international trade.

Q3: Why did the import of petroleum products increase according to the Economic Survey of 2011-12?

Q4: Discuss the reasons behind the shift in India's trading partners and its impact on the country's economy.

Q5: Explain the significance of Kandla Port in India's international trade and its objectives.

Q6: Describe the development and significance of Marmagao Port in Goa.

Q7: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of air transportation for international trade.

Q8: Explain the measures implemented by India to achieve its target of doubling its share in international trade.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Examine the changing patterns in the composition of India's exports and imports, highlighting the factors driving these changes.

Q2: Evaluate the role of Indian ports in facilitating international trade, considering both historical and modern perspectives.

Q3: Discuss the challenges faced by Indian ports in the 21st century and the strategies adopted for their modernization.

Q4: Analyze the impact of India's shifting trading partners on its economy, considering both positive and negative aspects.