Geography Question Answers Chapter 9 Trade Class 9 Maharashtra Board

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Exercise

Q 1. Classify the trade taking place between the following regions:

(A) Maharashtra and Punjab

• Domestic trade (within the same country, India).

(B) India and Japan

• International trade (between two different countries).

(C) Lasalgaon and Pune

• Domestic trade (within the same state, Maharashtra, in India).

(D) China and Canada

• International trade (between two different countries).

(E) India and European Union

• International trade (between India and a group of countries in Europe).

Q 2. Write the correct word – Import or Export – for the following:

(A) India buys crude oil from the Middle-East Asian countries.

• Import (India is buying from another region).

(B) Wheat is sent to Asian countries from Canada.

• Export (Canada is selling to other countries).

(C) Japan sends machine parts to APEC countries.

• Export (Japan is selling to other countries).

Q 3. Correct and rewrite the wrong statements:

(A) India is a self-sufficient country.

• Corrected: India is not a self-sufficient country; it depends on trade for many goods.

(B) The place where there is excess production does not have demand for those products.

• Corrected: The place where there is excess production has low demand, so it supplies to other areas.

(C) International trade processes are easier than local trade.

• Corrected: International trade processes are more complex than local trade due to laws and currencies.

(D) SAARC works towards economic development and enhancing the social and cultural harmony of the South-East Asian countries.

• Corrected: SAARC works towards economic development and enhancing the social and cultural harmony of South Asian countries.

Q 4. Identify and write the type of trade:

(A) Srushti brought sugar from the grocery shop.

• Retail trade (buying a small amount for personal use).

(B) The traders from Surat bought cotton from the farmers of Maharashtra.

• Wholesale trade (buying a large amount from producers).

(C) Sameer has exported pomegranates from his farms to Australia.

• International trade (exporting goods to another country).

(D) Sadabhau bought 10 sacks of wheat and 5 sacks of rice from Market Yard for selling in his own shop.

• Wholesale trade (buying in bulk to sell later).

Q 5. Write answers in short:

(A) Create a flowchart showing the types of trade.

Trade

According to Quantity

• Wholesale Trade
• Retail Trade

According to Region

• Domestic (Internal) Trade
  • Local
  • Regional
  • National
• International Trade
  • Bilateral
  • Multilateral

According to Nature

• Visible Trade
• Invisible Trade

(B) Explain the difference in types of balances of trade.

Answer :

• Favourable Balance of Trade: Occurs when the value of exports exceeds the value of imports, indicating a surplus.
• Unfavourable Balance of Trade: Occurs when the value of imports exceeds the value of exports, indicating a deficit.
• Balanced Balance of Trade: Occurs when the value of exports and imports is nearly equal, showing a neutral trade position.

(C) State the objectives of WTO.

Answer :

The objectives of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) are:

• To provide a platform for negotiations in international trade.
• To handle trade-related disputes among member states.
• To monitor the trade policies of member states.
• To provide technological assistance and training to developing countries.

(D) What is the difference between the OPEC and APEC in terms of their functions?

Answer :

OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries): Focuses on controlling the international trade of crude oil, regulating oil production rates among member states, and maintaining consensus in oil exports.

APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation): Aims to promote free trade and economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, fostering regional and technical cooperation among members, with a broader focus beyond just oil.

(E) Write the functions of the important trade organisations in Asia.

Answer :

SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation): Works to find solutions to common problems, increase social welfare, raise living standards, and enhance regional cooperation in South Asia.

ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations): Expands social and cultural harmony, promotes economic growth, ensures regional peace, and encourages tax waivers for trade growth in Southeast Asia.

APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation): Promotes free trade, economic cooperation, and technical collaboration in the Asia-Pacific region.

BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa): Provides funds for economic growth, enhances mutual economic cooperation, and strengthens economic security among members (includes Asian countries like India and China).

(F) What is the importance of marketing from farmers’ point of view?

Marketing is crucial for farmers as it helps them present their products effectively, increasing their value and demand. Good marketing, including quality grading, packaging, and advertising, ensures farmers fetch higher prices for their agricultural commodities, as seen in Dhondiba’s case where his son’s efforts led to better sales in a supermarket.

Q 6. In the following table, export-import of some countries in the year 2014-15 is given in million U.S. dollars. Make a compound bar graph of the given statistical information. Read the bar diagram carefully and comment upon the balance of payments of the respective countries.

Answer:

Bar Graph Instructions: Draw two bars for each country-one for exports and one for imports. Use different colors (e.g., blue for exports, red for imports). X-axis: Countries (China, India, Brazil, USA); Y-axis: Value in million U.S. dollars (0 to 2500).

Comments on Balance of Payments:

• China: Exports (2143) > Imports (1960) → Favourable balance (earns more than it spends).
• India: Exports (272) < Imports (380) → Unfavourable balance (spends more than it earns).
• Brazil: Exports (190) < Imports (241) → Unfavourable balance (spends more than it earns).
• USA: Exports (1510) < Imports (2380) → Unfavourable balance (spends more than it earns).