Question

Many factors, like trade, have influenced urbanisation. Which of the following aspects about Mumbai make it favourable for trade?

• A. Law and order
• B. Easy accessibility by land, water, and air
• C. Hi-tech facilities like cranes and sliding tracks
• D. Easy waste disposal

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

Hi-tech facilities like cranes and sliding tracks

A place in a region that is favourable in terms of transport and the loading-unloading and storage of goods is said to be good for trade as well. Mumbai is a good example of such a place. Mumbai is a city by the coast and is one of the most important cities of India. The city is accessible easily by land, air, and water. The port of Mumbai, one of the biggest in the country, is equipped with hi-tech facilities including numerous huge cranes and sliding tracks.