Indias International Trade

Q1.Consider the following statements regarding India's foreign trade based on the provided data for the years 2004-05, 2009-10, 2013-14, 2016-17, and 2021-22: 1. The absolute value of the trade deficit in 2021-22 was more than ten times the absolute value of the trade deficit in 2004-05. 2. Both exports and imports showed a continuous and uninterrupted increase across all the specific years mentioned in the data. 3. In every specific year presented in the data, the value of imports was higher than the value of exports. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q2.Consider the following rows regarding India's foreign trade data. Row 1: (Year) 2016-17 -> (Observation) Recorded a smaller trade deficit in absolute terms compared to the preceding period shown (2013-14). Row 2: (Year) 2013-14 -> (Observation) The value of exports was more than two-thirds of the value of imports. Row 3: (Period) 2004-05 to 2021-22 -> (Observation) The growth factor of imports was lower than the growth factor of exports. In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

Q3.Consider the following statements regarding the composition of India's exports between 2015-16 and 2021-22, based on the provided data: 1. The percentage share of Manufactured goods in exports was consistently lower in each subsequent period shown, starting from 2015-16. 2. The percentage share of Crude and petroleum products in 2021-22 was the highest recorded during the entire period from 2015-16 to 2021-22. 3. The percentage share of Agriculture and allied products in 2021-22 was lower than its share in 2015-16. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q4.Consider the following rows regarding India's principal export commodities. In how many of the rows is the given information correctly matched based on the provided data for the year 2021-22? Row 1: Manufactured goods - The export value was more than the combined export value of Agriculture, Ores & Minerals, and Mineral fuels & Lubricants. Row 2: Mineral fuels and Lubricants - The export value was more than seven times the export value of Ores and Minerals. Row 3: Agriculture and allied products - The percentage share in exports peaked in 2020-21 and was the second-largest category by value in 2021-22.

Q5.Consider the following statements regarding the composition of India's imports based on the provided data for the period 2015-16 to 2021-22: 1. The percentage share of Capital goods in total imports showed a continuous and uninterrupted decline throughout the entire period from 2015-16 to 2021-22. 2. The import share of Fuel (Coal, POL) in 2021-22 was the highest recorded during the period shown in the table. 3. The percentage share of Fertilisers in 2021-22 was more than double its share in 2016-17. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q6.Consider the following rows regarding India's import of principal commodities by value in 2021-22: Row 1: Petroleum, oil and lubricants - Its import value was greater than the combined import value of Non-ferrous metals and Pearls, precious and semi-precious stones. Row 2: Edible oils - Ranked as the third-highest import commodity by value among the specific items listed for 2021-22. Row 3: Iron and steel - Its import value was lower than the import value of Fertilisers and fertiliser manufacturing. In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

Q7.With reference to the direction of India's import trade between 2016-17 and 2021-22, consider the following statements: 1. In 2021-22, India's imports from 'Asia and ASEAN' were greater than the combined value of imports from Europe, Africa, and North America. 2. The percentage growth in the value of imports from Latin America was the lowest among all the listed regions during this period. 3. In the year 2016-17, the value of imports from Africa was marginally higher than that from North America. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q8.Consider the following rows regarding India's trade and geography: Row 1: Region with highest percentage growth in import value (2016-17 to 2021-22) : North America Row 2: Primary mode of India's foreign trade by volume : Land Routes Row 3: Geographic distribution of ports in India : More ports on the east coast than the west coast In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?

Q9.Consider the following statements regarding major ports in India: 1. Mormugao Port is an artificial harbour situated at the entrance of the Zuari estuary. 2. Visakhapatnam Port is a land-locked harbour, connected to the sea by a channel cut through solid rock and sand. 3. Chennai Port, one of the oldest on the eastern coast, is a natural harbour well-suited for large ships. 4. Kamarajar Port (Ennore) was constructed north of Chennai to relieve pressure on the V.O. Chidambaranar (Tuticorin) Port. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q10.Consider the following statements: Statement I: The partition of India in 1947 necessitated the development of new major ports, such as Kandla on the west coast. Statement II: The partition resulted in the loss of two major developed ports, Karachi to Pakistan and Chittagong to erstwhile East-Pakistan. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Q11.Consider the following rows regarding the distribution of major ports in India. Row 1: Tamil Nadu - Three Major Ports Row 2: West Bengal - Two Major Ports Row 3: Karnataka - Two Major Ports Row 4: Maharashtra - One Major Port In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?

Q12.Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The development of satellite ports like Haldia and Jawaharlal Nehru Port was a key feature of post-independence maritime infrastructure strategy. Statement-II: These satellite ports were primarily developed to reduce congestion and relieve pressure at the older, established ports of Kolkata and Mumbai, respectively. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Q13.Consider the following statements regarding India's air transport network, based on spatial analysis of air routes: 1. The density of air routes is significantly higher in the peninsular region as compared to the central Indian highlands. 2. Guwahati serves as the principal air transport hub for connecting India's northeastern states. 3. Primary air connectivity to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands originates from the hubs of Mumbai and Cochin. How many of the above statements are correct?

Q14.Consider the following statements: Statement I: Despite its speed, air transport's overall participation in international trade is less significant compared to oceanic transport. Statement II: Air transport is inherently unsuitable for carrying heavy and bulky commodities, which constitute a large volume of global trade. Statement III: The operational costs associated with air transport make it a significantly more expensive option for freight than sea transport. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Q15.Consider the following rows, which match Indian airport hubs with their primary connectivity roles as depicted on a standard air route map: Row 1: Delhi & Mumbai - Primary convergence points for air routes from Europe and the Gulf region. Row 2: Kolkata & Chennai - Primary convergence points for air routes from North America and Africa. Row 3: Amritsar & Jaipur - Airports shown with direct international connections, despite not being one of the four major metros. In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?