POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS/ MASTER OF COMMERCE
Term-End Examination
December, 2014
IB0-03 : INDIA'S FOREIGN TRADE
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Weightage : 70%
Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks.
1. Describe the role of foreign trade in the economic development of a country.
2. Discuss the major problems faced by India's export sector.
3. Discuss the major actions taken in fulfilment of India's commitments to World Trade Organisation.
4. What are the objectives of India's trade reforms ? Outline India's strategy for integrating with World Trade.
5. What are the benefits and facilities provided to the units located in Special Economic Zones ? Critically examine them.
6. Describe India's competitive advantages in exports of Indian electronic goods. What strategy would you suggest to boost exports ?
7. Discuss the trends in Indo-US trade in recent years. What are the major constraints in its expansion ? Suggest measures.
8. Write short notes on any two of the following :
(a) South Asian Preferential Trade Agreement (SAPTA)
(b) Market Development Assistance (MDA)
(c) Invisibles in Balance of Payments
(d) TRIMS
