IBO 03 INDIA'S FOREIGN TRADE December 2015 Question Paper

IBO 03 INDIA'S FOREIGN TRADE

December 2015 Question Paper

Time : 3 Hours

Note : (i) Attempt any five questions. (ii) All questions carry equal marks.

1. Describe the major problems faced by Indian exporters ? Suggest measures to overcome these effectively.

2. Explain the eligibility criteria for recognition of export houses. What are the special benefits and facilities available to them ?

3. Analyze the strengths and weakness of India's garment sector. What has been the impact on garment exports from India after abolition of MFA ? Discuss with examples.

4. (a) Outline the measures that can be adopted for enhancing the export of gem and jewellery from India.

(b) Comment on the concept of "Deemed exports."

5. (a) Explain briefly the major constraints in Indo-Japanese Trade relations.

(b) "In India's Capital Account there has been a significant shift from debt flows to non-debt flows." Explain factors leading to this shift.

6. (a) Analyse the export development effort of APEDA.

(b) Distinguish between Balance of Trade and Balance of Payment.

7. "The world trade scenario has undergone rapid changes during the last one decade." Elaborate on this statement and discuss the emerging issues affecting the world trade and its growth.

8. Write notes on any two of the following :

(a) Non-Tariff Barriers to Foreign Trade.

(b) Role of International Finance Corporations.

(c) Trading Services difficulties.

(d) SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement.