WSS

Reg. No. :

M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, FEBRUARY/MARCH 2018.

Fourth Semester

Financial Services Management

DBA 7034 — INTERNATIONAL TRADE FINANCE

(Regulations 2013)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A — (10 2 = 20 marks)

1. What do you understand by Balance of Trade?

2. Explain ‘International Trade’.

3. What is meant by Forfeiting?

4. List out the schemes of ECGC.

5. What is meant by Spot prices?

6. Explain FEMA.

7. What is meant by Bill of lading?

8. What do you understand by Multi model Transport document?

9. What is DEPB? Briefly explain

10. Explain EPCG.

PART B — (5 13 = 65 marks)

11. (a) Explain the merits and demerits of various methods of corrective adverse

balance of payment.

Or

(b) Explain the conditions under which International trade is possible and also explain its benefits.

Question Paper Code : J1145

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J1145 2

12. (a) Explain in detail the various financing methods for import of Capital

goods.

Or

(b) (i) Explain in detail the procedure for Import licencing. (7)

(ii) Write short notes on deferred Payment terms. (6)

13. (a) (i) Explain briefly the scope and functions of FOREX Management. (6)

(ii) What are the various factors influencing exchange rates? Explain. (7)

Or

(b) Explain in detail the various determinants of foreign exchange rate and forecasting.

14. (a) List out and explain in detail the various Forms used in official

documents of International trade.

Or

(b) Write a short notes on :

(i) Weight Certificate and Certificate of Origin (7)

(ii) Commercial documents. (6)

15. (a) Write Short notes on the following :

(i) Export Incentive and Legalised Invoice. (6)

(ii) Export promotions and COD Forms. (7)

Or

(b) What are the scope, functions and importance of export housing? Explain in detail.

PART C — (1 × 15 = 15 marks)

16. (a) Elucidate the procedures followed for obtaining Import documents and

list out the procedures for exporting of automobile spare parts to foreign

countries.

Or

(b) Discuss the various tools used for hedging against exchange rate variations.

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Reg. No. :

M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017.

Fourth Semester

Financial Services Management

DBA 7034 — INTERNATIONAL TRADE FINANCE

(Regulations 2013)

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

PART A — (10 2 = 20 marks)

1. What is meant by International Trade?

2. Define Balance of payment.

3. What is pre shipment packing credit?

4. Define Incoterms.

5. What do you mean by letter of credit?

6. Differentiate between a Spot Market and Forward Market.

7. Write a note on currency swap.

8. Define Franco invoice.

9. What are softex forms?

10. What are FTWZs?

PART B — (5 13 = 65 marks)

11. (a) Explain how international trade enhances the possibility of economic

development in India.

Or

(b) (i) Discuss the barriers of international trade. (7)

(ii) State the functions of WTO. (6)

Question Paper Code : BS2145

BS2145 2

12. (a) What is the role played by ECGC to promote International trade?

Explain the various schemes offered by Export Credit Guarantee

corporation to its exporters.

Or

(b) Explain about the procedure for collection of payment under Documents Against Payment and Documents Against Acceptance.

13. (a) Explain the structure of foreign exchange market in the process of foreign

currency conversion and the factors influencing Exchange rates.

Or

(b) What is FEMA? State its objectives. Explain how does the transition of FERA to FEMA take place.

14. (a) State the various documents essential for Export Trade and briefly

explain the purpose of each document.

Or

(b) (i) Explain in detail about the transport documents used for International trade. (7)

(ii) Explain why insurance policy is called as contract of insurance. (6)

15. (a) Explain in detail, about the various incentives available to the Indian

exporters.

Or

(b) Write notes on : (4 + 4 + 5)

(i) EPZ

(ii) SEZ

(iii) Export house.

PART C — (1 15 = 15 marks)

16. (a) State and explain the various components of Balance of Payments.

Suggest some measures to improve balance of payments in India.

Or

(b) Describe the various schemes that provide marketing assistance for promoting exports in India.

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