Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: International Trade

Question:

Assertion: In terms of trade, it is advantageous for India to be surrounded by sea from 3 sides.
Reasoning: Water provides a smooth surface for very cheap transport provided there is no turbulence.

Options:

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Assertion (A) is correct but Reasoning (R) is incorrect.

Assertion (A) is incorrect but Reasoning (R) is correct.

Correct Answer:

Both Assertion (A) and reasoning (R) are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

India is surrounded by sea from three sides and is bestowed with a long coastline. Water provides a smooth surface for very cheap transport provided there is no turbulence.