Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Operations
Master of Commerce

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100

1. Describe the changes that have taken place recently in the composition and direction of India's foreign trade, and discuss the major problems faced by Indian exporters.(12+8)

2. What do you mean by Export Processing Zone ? Describe facilities and benefits provided to the units located in export promotion zones.(5+15)

3. "The export performance of the Indian textile industry is a record of steady growth". Elaborate on this statement and explain the factors that have been responsible for the export growth of this sector.(6+14)

4. What are the export prospects for Indian handicrafts and gems and jewellery in view of the various measures adopted for the purpose ? Explain fully.(20)

5. Enumerate the various conventional and non-conventional services and their export potential. Also state the constraints involved in promoting the export of services.(12+8)

6. (a) "Japan is an important trading partner for India, but India is not, an important trading partner for Japan". Comment.(10+10)

(b) "The growing popularity of Regional Trading Arrangements (RTAs) has ignited concerns that these agreements may undermine the global trading system". Discuss.

7. Describe the major provisions of recent exim (export-import) policy and its impact on India's foreign trade.(12+8)

8. Write short notes on any four of the following :(5+5+5+5)

(a) Role of Invisibles in Balance of Payments

(b) inflow of Foreign Direct investment in India

(c) India's competitive advantages in leather exports

(d) Role of World Trade Organization in world trade.

(e) European Union trade with India.

(f) Growing reponsibilities of chemical industry.