QUESTION 16
GS1
15 marks
“The centre of global trade is gradually shifting from the Atlantic region to the Indo-Pacific region.” Examine this statement.
WRITE IN
11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Evaluate trade-geography evidence for an Indo-Pacific shift while retaining the continuing role of Atlantic economies.
ExamineGo into the details, test each point against evidence, and conclude on what it shows.
Demand-wise check
- 1Drivers: Asian manufacturing, consumption, ports, shipping routes and energy flows≈65 words
- 2Evidence that Indo-Pacific maritime connectivity has gained trade weight≈65 words
- 3Counter-evidence: Atlantic finance, technology and high-value trade linkages remain significant≈65 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Evidence for shiftMaritime/economic driversCounter-evidenceQualified conclusion
Where marks usually go
- Equating strategic importance with trade dominance
- Concluding that the shift is already complete despite the wording 'gradually shifting'
Value addition
- World map of Atlantic and Indo-Pacific trade arcs
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Official source anchors
These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.
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