Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: International Trade

Question:

What reduces the participation of air transport in international trade as compared to the oceanic routes?

Options:

It is very cheap but unsuitable for carrying heavy and bulky commodities.

It is very crowded and requires minimum of 2 people of the same family for carrying heavy and bulky commodities.

It is very costly and unsuitable for carrying heavy and bulky commodities.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

It is very costly and unsuitable for carrying heavy and bulky commodities.

Explanation:

Air transport plays an important role in international trade. It has the advantage of taking the least time for carriage and handling high-value or perishable goods over long distances. It is very costly and unsuitable for carrying heavy and bulky commodities. This ultimately reduces the participation of this sector in international trade as compared to the oceanic routes.