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International Trade
Describe the salience of the Kolkata port.
Kolkata Port:
(i) It is located on the Hugli river, 128 km inland from the Bay of Bengal. Like the Mumbai port, this port was also developed by the British.
(ii) Kolkata had the initial advantage of being the capital of British India. The port has lost its significance considerably on account of the diversion of exports to the other ports such as Vishakhapatnam, Paradwip and its satellite port, Haldia.
(iii) Kolkata port is also confronted with the problem of silt accumulation in the Hugli river which provides a link to the sea.
(iv) Its hinterland covers U.P., Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Sikkim and the north-eastern states.
(v) Apart from this, it also extends ports facilities to our neighbouring land-locked countries such as Nepal and Bhutan.
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Distinguish between a port and a harbour.
Explain the meaning of hinterland.
Name important items which India import from different countries.
Name the ports of India located on the eastcoast.
Describe the composition of export and import trade of India.
Write a note on the changing nature of the international trade of India.
Name any four major international airports of India.
Mention any four important items which India exports to other countries.
Name the countries of Africa which India has trade relations.
Which states of India have two major ports?
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