Solution-Class 9-Geography-Chapter-9-Trade-Maharashtra Board

Trade

Maharashtra Board-Class 9-Geography-Chapter-9

Solution

Question 1.

Classify the trade taking place between following regions :

(A) Maharashtra and Punjab

Answer :

Internal Trade

(B) India and Japan

Answer :

External Trade

(C) Lasalgaon and Pune

Answer :

Internal Trade

(D) China and Canada

Answer :

External Trade

(E) India and European Union

Answer :

External Trade

Question 2.

Write the correct word- Import or Export for the following :

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

Answer :

Import

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

Answer :

Export

(C) Japan sends machine parts to APEC countries.

Answer :

Export

 

Question 3.

Correct and rewrite the wrong statements :

(A) India is a self-sufficient country.

Answer :

India is a not self-sufficient country.

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

Answer :

The place where there is excess production does supply goods to other places.

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

Answer :

International trade processes are relatively difficult than local trade.

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

Answer :

SAARC works towards economic development and enhancing the social and cultural harmony among the South Asian countries.

Question 4.

Identify and write the type of trade:

(A) Srushti brought sugar from the grocery shop.

Answer :

Retail Trade

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

Answer :

Domestic Trade

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

Answer :

International Trade

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

Answer :

Wholesale Trade

Question 5.

Write answers in short:

(A) Create a flowchart showing the types of trade

Answer :

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

Answer :

(i) When the value of imports is more than the value of exports, it is called ‘unfavourable balance of trade’.

(ii) When the value of exports is more than the value of imports, it is called ‘favourable balance of trade’.

(iii) When the value of exports and imports is almost the same, it is called ‘balanced balance of trade’.

(C) State the objectives of WTO.

Answer :

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

  • To provide a forum for international trade negotiations.
  • To deal with trade-related challenges.
  • To keep track of member countries' trade policies.
  • To give developing countries with technology aid and training.

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

Answer :

OPEC APEC
OPEC is the organisation of oil producing and exporting countries. APEC is the regional organisation of the countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
It keeps control over international trade in crude oil. It promotes free trade and economic cooperation among the member countries.
It keeps control on the production by the member countries and the rates of crude oil. It encourages regional and technological cooperation among the member countries.
It coordinates the activity and maintains consensus in export of crude oil. It coordinates technical and economic cooperation among the member-states

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

Answer :

Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an important trade organisation in Asia. Its functions are as follows :

  • To expand social and cultural harmony along with economic growth in South-East Asia.
  • To promote regional peace.
  • To promote tax waivers for trade growth in member states.

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

Answer :

  • • Traditionally, farmers sold their produce on the local market at whatever price was available. Farmers used to lose money since fruits and vegetables are perishable items.
  • Progressive farmers, on the other hand, have learned marketing abilities. They are aware of market trends. They manufacture foodgrains and fruits in accordance with worldwide standards, and they are now grading and packaging their products.
  • The presentation of any product has now become essential.
  • They highlight the quality of their items and maintain them for sale in the mall, along with samples.
  • They use the internet to contact supermarkets and exporters.
  • As a result, their products are more expensive in shopping centres. They also make a significant profit from exporting.
  • Thus marketing is as important as cultivation of crops. By following modern marketing techniques, the income of the farmers will increase and that will improve their standard of living.

Question 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.

Country Export Import
China 2143 1960
India 272 380
Brazil 190 241
USA 1510 2380

Answer :

Observations:

  • China has favourable balance of trade.
  • India, Brazil and the USA have unfavourable balance of trade.
  • The volume of international trade of China and the USA is maximum
  • International trade of India and Brazil is insignificant.
  • International trade is dominated by China and the USA.

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