Part-II
Chapter 11: International Trade

Important Questions

1. Name the major seaport which was developed just after independence on the western coast of India.

2. Which is the principal import commodity of India?

3. Which one of Indian seaport provides port facilities to its landlocked neighbouring countries? Name any one such country.

4. Which export commodity of India has the highest value?

5. State any two advantages of air transport in the International trade.

Sample Questions

1. State the major problem being faced by Kolkata sea port.

2. Name the port which was developed as a satellite port to relieve the pressure at the Mumbai port.
OR
Why was Jawaharlal Nehru Port developed?

3. Name the six major sea ports situated on the western coast of India and also write the state in which they are situated respectively?

4. Explain any three major changes in the export composition of India’s foreign trade since 1960-61.

5. Why does the maximum number of air routes converge on the three largest metropolitan cities of India? Write also the name of any two international airports related to these cities.