Economics Chapter 8: Understanding Trade
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What is the primary purpose of international trade?

  • To obtain commodities that cannot be produced or can be purchased at a lower price elsewhere (correct)
  • To enhance the barter system
  • To promote domestic production
  • To restrict the exchange of goods and services among countries
  • What is the characteristic of trade that makes it mutually beneficial?

  • One party sells and the other purchases
  • It involves the exchange of goods and services
  • It is based on the voluntary exchange of goods and services (correct)
  • It is conducted at two levels: international and national
  • What is the primary limitation of the barter system?

  • It is only practiced in primitive societies
  • It promotes domestic production
  • It requires a double coincidence of wants (correct)
  • It is a form of international trade
  • What is the significance of Jon Beel Mela in the context of trade?

    <p>It is possibly the only fair in India where the barter system is still alive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the overcoming of the difficulties of the barter system?

    <p>The introduction of money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between trade and the number of parties involved?

    <p>Trade requires exactly two parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for salt becoming a mode of payment in ancient times?

    <p>It was a rare and expensive commodity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the growth of European commerce during the twelfth and thirteenth century?

    <p>The development of ocean-going warships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the slave trade during European colonialism?

    <p>To acquire labor for plantations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Industrial Revolution on international trade?

    <p>It increased the demand for raw materials and decreased their monetary value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the General Agreement for Tariffs and Trade (GATT)?

    <p>To reduce tariff barriers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle that international trade is based on?

    <p>Comparative advantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the growth of international trade in modern times?

    <p>The development of well-developed transportation and communication systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary characteristic of the Silk Route?

    <p>It was a long-distance trade route connecting Rome to China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the disintegration of the Roman Empire on international trade?

    <p>It led to a decline in trade between Europe and Asia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the advertisement shown in Figure 8.2?

    <p>To advertise slave auctions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributes to the spatial expansion of trade?

    <p>Development of efficient means of transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of a negative balance of trade?

    <p>Decreased financial reserves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of trade involves an agreement between two countries to trade specified commodities?

    <p>Bilateral trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines the type of flora and fauna that can survive in a given region?

    <p>Climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome when the value of a country's exports is more than the value of its imports?

    <p>Favourable balance of trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consequence of a large volume of internal trade in densely populated countries?

    <p>Little external trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the mineral resource base of a country?

    <p>Geological structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do industrialised nations export machinery and finished products and import food grains and other raw materials?

    <p>To create markets for their finished products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of foreign investment on trade in developing countries?

    <p>It boosts trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of a country with a low standard of living?

    <p>Low demand for imported goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of port is characterized by its strategic importance and serves warships?

    <p>Naval Port</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which port is an example of an entrepot for the Baltic region?

    <p>Copenhagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of entrepot ports?

    <p>To collect goods from different countries for export</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ports is paired with Calais across the English Channel?

    <p>Dover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of forming trading blocs?

    <p>To reduce trade restrictions and boost economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of port mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Agricultural Port</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of trade liberalisation?

    <p>To bring down trade barriers and promote free trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the practice of selling a commodity in two countries at a price that differs for reasons not related to costs?

    <p>Dumping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the World Trade Organisation?

    <p>To set the rules for the global trading system and resolve disputes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the criticism of the World Trade Organisation by some?

    <p>It widens the gulf between rich and poor countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Regional Trade Blocs?

    <p>To promote trade between countries with geographical proximity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of undertaking international trade?

    <p>It leads to regional specialisation and higher level of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for granting a special status to some trading partners?

    <p>Most Favoured Nation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of developing countries in international trade?

    <p>Not getting equal playing field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the development of transport and communication systems?

    <p>Goods and services can travel faster and farther than ever before</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of world trade generated by regional trade blocs?

    <p>52 per cent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major consequence of countries competing to trade more?

    <p>Faster depletion of natural resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of port authorities?

    <p>To maintain navigable channels and provide labour services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of port is San Francisco classified as?

    <p>Land-locked Harbour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of port is linked to the sea through a river or canal?

    <p>Inland Port</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a Comprehensive Port?

    <p>Handling both bulk and general cargo in large volumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an Out Port?

    <p>To receive ships that are unable to approach the parent port</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between tanker ports and refinery ports?

    <p>Tanker ports ship oil, while refinery ports process oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a Packet Station?

    <p>To transport passengers and mail across short distances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of multinational corporations prioritizing profit over sustainability?

    <p>Serious implications for the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the quantity of cargo handled by a port?

    <p>It reflects the level of development of its hinterland</p> Signup and view all the answers

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