Question

22. Describe the functions performed by the supply
merchants in export trade.

Answer 1

Answer:

Supply merchants linked the port towns to the inland regions. (ii) They gave advances to weavers, procured the woven cloth from wearing villagers and carried the supply to the ports. (iii) At ports, they had brokers who negotiated the price and bought goods from the supply merchants who were operating inland.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Explanation:

(i) Supply merchants linked the port towns to the inland regions.

(ii) They gave advances to weavers, procured the woven cloth from wearing villagers and carried the supply to the ports.

(iii) At ports, they had brokers who negotiated the price and bought goods from the supply merchants who were operating inland.