Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: International Trade

Question:

If the value of exports is more than the value of imports, then the country has a _____.

Options:

negative balance of trade

positive balance of trade

zero balance of trade

neutral balance of trade

Correct Answer:

positive balance of trade

Explanation:

Balance of trade records the volume of goods and services imported as well as exported by a country to other countries. If the value of imports is more than the value of a country’s exports, the country has negative or unfavourable balance of trade. If the value of exports is more than the value of imports, then the country has a positive or favourable balance of trade.