Ports and International Trade — Class 12 Geography PYQs

The port designed to receive petroleum, petroleum products and fertilizers is:
[Max Marks: 1 | Sets: 64/1/1, 64/1/2, 64/1/3]

Why are sea ports known as gateways of international trade in India? Explain.
[Max Marks: 5 | Set: 64/1/2]

Study the given graph and answer the questions that follow:
Changing Pattern of the Composition of India's Exports
(18.1) In which year was the gap between imports and exports the maximum?
(18.2) When was the gap between imports and exports minimum?
(18.3) In which year had India's exports shown highest upward trend?
[Max Marks: 3 | Sets: 64/4/1, 64/4/2, 64/4/3]

Note: The following questions are for Visually Impaired Candidates only in lieu of Q. No. 18.
(18.1) There is a decline in India's exports of traditional items such as coffee, cashew etc. Give an appropriate reason.
(18.2) Why is there a steep rise in India's import of petroleum products?
(18.3) Which sector has the highest share in India's total value of exports?
[Max Marks: 3 | Sets: 64/4/1, 64/4/2, 64/4/3]