IBO-03 : INDIA'S FOREIGN TRADE December, 2015

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100 Weightage : 70%

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. 10+10

2. Explain the eligibility criteria for recognition of export houses. What are the special benefits and facilities available to them ? 10+10

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. 10+10

4. (a) Outline the measures that can be adopted 10 for enhancing the export of gem and jewellery from India.

(b) Comment on the concept of "Deemed 10 exports."

 5. (a) Explain briefly the major constraints in 10 Indo-Japanese Trade relations.

 (b) "In India's Capital Account there has been 10 a significant shift from debt flows to non-debt flows." Explain factors leading to this shift.

 6. (a) Analyse the export development effort of 10 APEDA.

 (b) Distinguish between Balance of Trade and 10 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.