240+ Export Import Procedures and Documentation Solved MCQs

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Chapter: Unit 2
101.

There are -----------statutory Commodity Boards under the Department of Commerce

A. 7
B. 15
C. 10
D. none
Answer» A. 7
102.

The Indian Council of Arbitration promotes and administer ------------for dispute resolution and encouraging greater domestic and international commerce

A. Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms
B. Law and order
C. all
D. none
Answer» A. Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms
103.

The export promotion scheme that enables the post export replenishment of duty on inputs used in the export product is.

A. Replenishment licence.
B. Duty remission scheme
C. Duty exemption scheme
D. . Duty free replenishment certificate
Answer» A. Replenishment licence.
104.

The export promotion scheme with the objective to neutralize the incidence of Customs duty on the import content of the export product is.

A. Export Promotion Capital Goods
B. Export Credit Guarantee
C. Duty Free Replenishment
D. Duty Entitlement Passbook
Answer» C. Duty Free Replenishment
105.

The license that is transferable is

A. Export license
B. Advance license
C. DEPB license
D. REP license
Answer» A. Export license
106.

An airway bill is prepared in

A. two copies
B. three copies
C. four copies
D. five copies
Answer» B. three copies
107.

An application for customs clearance of import cargo is

A. Bill of lading
B. Bill of exchange
C. Shipping bill
D. Bill of Entry
Answer» A. Bill of lading
108.

All of the following are fundamental factors used by the countries to determine the customs duties to be paid for importing goods except

A. Country of origin
B. Classification
C. Valuation
D. Markings
Answer» C. Valuation
109.

The General Agreement on Tariff and Trade was replaced by

A. Cross Border Trade Group
B. North American Free Trade Agreement
C. Multilateral Agreement
D. World Trade Organization
Answer» D. World Trade Organization
110.

India's share in global merchandise exports in 2008 was

A. 1.25%
B. 1.35%
C. 1.45%
D. 1.55%
Answer» C. 1.45%
111.

Expand FMS

A. First Market Scheme
B. Focus Market Scheme
C. Focus Marine Scheme
D. FullMarket Scheme
Answer» A. First Market Scheme
112.

Under 2009-14 FTP how many new markets have been added under FMS?

A. 26
B. 24
C. 25
D. 23
Answer» A. 26
113.

Commercial Invoice and Proforma Invoice is same.

A. True
B. False
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. False
114.

There is no difference between Bill of lading and mate receipt.

A. True
B. False
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. False
115.

There exists no difference between Bill of lading and shipping bill.

A. True
B. False
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. False
116.

GSP and certificate of origin are one and the same.

A. True
B. False
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. False
117.

------------Shipping Bill in triplicate is required for the export of dutiable goods.

A. Yellow
B. Red
C. Green
D. none
Answer» A. Yellow
118.

---------Shipping Bill in 7 copies is required for exports under the DEPB scheme.

A. Yellow
B. Red
C. Blue
D. none
Answer» C. Blue
119.

Reserve Bank of India administers -----------through commercial banks licensed by it as 6 authorized dealers in foreign exchange

A. GST
B. FEMA
C. FERA
D. none
Answer» B. FEMA
120.

Goods going out of the country on export or entering the county on import should get customs clearance by complying with the procedures prescribed under the-----

A. GST
B. FEMA
C. Custom Act
D. none
Answer» C. Custom Act
121.

ICA helps in arranging -----------------of disputes in international trade through its constituent members.

A. settlement
B. glorification
C. arbitration
D. none
Answer» C. arbitration
122.

Mate's receipts is a receipt issued by the ---------of the ship when the cargo is loaded on the ship.

A. Commanding Officer
B. clerk
C. all
D. none
Answer» A. Commanding Officer
123.

Under what mission has the Ministry of Railways advanced target for 100% completion of installing human waste discharge free Bio-toilets in coaches to December 2018?

A. Swachh India
B. Swachh Aadhar
C. Swachh Bharat
D. Swachh Nirman
Answer» C. Swachh Bharat
124.

China launched world's first fully electric cargo ship in Guangzhou. What type of battery does it use?

A. Lead acid
B. Manganese
C. Lithium ion
D. Nickel metal hydride
Answer» C. Lithium ion
125.

US Federal Communications Commission has voted _____ net neutrality.

A. For
B. Against
C. Neither for nor against
D. 50-50 For and Against
Answer» A. For
126.

Which trade theory holds that nations can increase their economic well-being by specializing in the production of goods they produce more efficiently than anyone else

A. The factor endowment theory.
B. The theory of absolute advantage.
C. The international product life cycle theory.
D. The theory of comparative advantage.
Answer» B. The theory of absolute advantage.
127.

Which theory holds that nations should produce those goods for which it has the greatest relative advantage?

A. The theory of relative advantage.
B. The theory of absolute advantage.
C. The factor endowment theory.
D. None of the above.
Answer» D. None of the above.
128.

Which of the following holds that a government can improve the economic well-being of a country by encouraging exports and discouraging imports without a reliance on previous metals?

A. Neo-mercantilism.
B. The Leontief paradox.
C. Quotas.
D. Mercantilism.
Answer» A. Neo-mercantilism.
129.

In country A, it takes 10 labor hours to produce cloth and 20 labor hours to produce grain. In country B, it takes 20 labor hours to produce cloth and 10 labor hours to produce grain. Which country should produce grain?

A. Both A and B should produce grain.
B. No country should produce grain.
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. No country should produce grain.
130.

In North, it takes 50 labor hours to produce cloth and 100 hours to produce grain. In South, it takes 200 labor hours to produce cloth and 200 hours to produce grain. Which of the following statements is true?

A. South has an absolute advantage in the production of grain.
B. North has a comparative advantage in the production of cloth.
C. South has an absolute advantage in the production of both cloth and grain.
D. North should produce grain.
Answer» B. North has a comparative advantage in the production of cloth.
131.

In country X, it takes 50 labor hours to produce cloth and 100 hours to produce grain. In country Y, it takes 200 labor hours to produce cloth and 200 hours to produce grain. At what price would X start to be willing to trade with Y?

A. More than a quarter unit of cloth per unit of grain.
B. More than half a unit of cloth per unit of grain.
C. More than half a unit of grain per unit of cloth.
D. More than a quarter unit of grain per unit of cloth.
Answer» C. More than half a unit of grain per unit of cloth.
132.

Which of the following theories holds that countries will produce and export products that use large amounts of production factors that they have in abundance?

A. The factor endowment theory.
B. Mercantilism.
C. The theory of absolute advantage.
D. None of the above.
Answer» B. Mercantilism.
Chapter: Unit 3
133.

Duty Drawback is available for

A. Import duty on imported components
B. Central excise on indigenous components
C. Import duty and central excise on indigenous components
D. Import duty, central excise and VAT
Answer» C. Import duty and central excise on indigenous components
134.

Excise duty exemption on exports is available for duty paid on

A. finished products only
B. components only
C. finished products and components
D. imported items
Answer» C. finished products and components
135.

All imported goods shall be subject to domestic laws, rules, orders, regulations.

A. True
B. False
C. Can’t say
D. none
Answer» A. True
136.

An EPCG License holder may source capital goods from domestic leasing company.

A. True
B. False
C. Can’t say
D. none
Answer» A. True
137.

Deemed exports is beneficial to Indian buyers because :-

A. It reduces costs in supply chain management , Saves foreign exchange
B. It reduces costs in supply chain management , After sales service is easier, Saves foreign exchange
C. None of the above
D. Can’t say
Answer» A. It reduces costs in supply chain management , Saves foreign exchange
138.

In case of Free of cost imported raw material, value addition would be computed by adding Notional Value of free of cost material to both CIF value of imports and FOB value of exports.

A. True
B. False
C. Can’t say
D. none
Answer» A. True
139.

Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme allows import of capital goods

A. Free of import duty
B. With concessional duty of 5 per cent with no export obligation
C. With concessional duty of 5 per cent with export obligation 8 times the duty saved
D. With concessional duty of 5 per cent with export obligation 8 times the import made
Answer» C. With concessional duty of 5 per cent with export obligation 8 times the duty saved
140.

In India, the patent available for pharmaceuticals is

A. for product only
B. for process only
C. both for product and process
D. neither product nor process
Answer» C. both for product and process
141.

The export promotion scheme that enables the post export replenishment of duty on inputs used in the export product is.

A. Replenishment licence.
B. Duty remission scheme
C. Duty exemption scheme
D. . Duty free replenishment certificate
Answer» B. Duty remission scheme
142.

The export promotion scheme with the objective to neutralize the incidence of Customs duty on the import content of the export product is.

A. Export Promotion Capital Goods
B. Export Credit Guarantee
C. Duty Free Replenishment
D. Duty Entitlement Passbook
Answer» D. Duty Entitlement Passbook
143.

The license that is transferable is

A. Export license
B. Advance license
C. DEPB license
D. REP license
Answer» C. DEPB license
144.

An application for customs clearance of import cargo is

A. Bill of lading
B. Bill of exchange
C. Shipping bill
D. Bill of Entry
Answer» D. Bill of Entry
145.

All of the following are fundamental factors used by the countries to determine the customs duties to be paid for importing goods except

A. Country of origin
B. Classification
C. Valuation
D. Markings
Answer» D. Markings
146.

The General Agreement on Tariff and Trade was replaced by

A. Cross Border Trade Group
B. North American Free Trade Agreement
C. Mutlilateral Agreement
D. World Trade Organisation
Answer» D. World Trade Organisation
147.

Expand FMS

A. First Market Scheme
B. Focus Market Scheme
C. Focus Marine Scheme
D. FullMarket Scheme
Answer» B. Focus Market Scheme
148.

Under 2009-14 FTP how many new markets have been added under FMS?

A. 23
B. 24
C. 25
D. 26
Answer» D. 26
149.

Expand DFCE

A. Duty Free Certificate of Entitlement
B. Duty Focus Certificate of Entitlement
C. Duty Free Certificate of Export
D. Duty Free Condition of Entitlement
Answer» A. Duty Free Certificate of Entitlement
150.

Which of the following enables an exporter to import inputs without paying import duties?

A. Advance license
B. Advance money
C. DEPB
D. DGFT
Answer» A. Advance license
151.

Which enables an exporter to import capital goods, like plant and machinery at concessional import duty?

A. Advance license
B. EPCG license
C. IEC license
D. FPS license
Answer» B. EPCG license
152.

Earlier Advance Authorization Scheme used to be called as

A. Advance scheme
B. Advance License Scheme
C. Advance License System
D. Advance Authority Scheme
Answer» B. Advance License Scheme
153.

The EXIM policy is updated every year on

A. 31st December
B. 31st March
C. 30th September
D. 1st April
Answer» B. 31st March
154.

When SEZ Act was passed?

A. 2002
B. 2003
C. 2004
D. 2005
Answer» D. 2005
155.

FDI limit in SEZs is

A. 24%
B. 51%
C. 74%
D. 100%
Answer» D. 100%
156.

The objective of _____ is to neutralize the incidence of basic customs duty on the import content of the export product.

A. Duty Drawback Scheme
B. Focus Product Scheme
C. Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme
D. Focus Market Scheme
Answer» C. Duty Entitlement Passbook Scheme
157.

The --------------is the premier organization in the country, which offers credit risk insurance cover to exporters, banks, etc.

A. Duty Drawback Scheme
B. Focus Product Scheme
C. ECGC
D. none
Answer» C. ECGC
158.

Marine Products Export Development Authority helps

A. To provide timely and efficient services to overseas buyers.
B. To establish trade links between Indian suppliers and overseas buyers.
C. To facilitate participation in overseas trade fairs and exhibitions and organize trade fairs in India
D. All above
Answer» D. All above
159.

Import Export code (IEC) number is issued by -------Regional licensing authority of DGFT

A. Ministry of Commerce
B. Commodity Boards
C. all
D. none
Answer» A. Ministry of Commerce
160.

While submitting an application form for IEC number, an applicant is required to submit his

A. Current Bank Account number.
B. and Bankers Certificate
C. PAN account number
D. All above
Answer» D. All above
161.

IEC Fee Requirement is Rs.

A. 250/
B. 300/
C. 500/
D. none
Answer» A. 250/
162.

The Negotiable Instruments Act defines a ---------as “an instrument in writing containing an unconditional order, signed by the maker directing a certain person to pay a certain sum of money only to, or to the order of, a certain person or to the bearer of instrument.”

A. Performa invoice
B. bill of exchange
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. bill of exchange
163.

A -----------contains the details of the goods shipped and is sworn as being correct in all respects by the exporter before the Consul of the importing country stationed in the exporting country.

A. Performa invoice
B. Consular invoice
C. Commercial Invoice
D. none
Answer» B. Consular invoice
164.

A proforma invoice contains all the particulars as a commercial invoice, but it is distinguished from the latter as it is not---

A. Valid
B. Evidence of sale
C. tender for sale contract
D. none
Answer» B. Evidence of sale
165.

India’s New Foreign Trade Policy under NDA Govt. for the period 2015 to 2020 was announced by the government on the-------------

A. 1st of April 2015
B. 1st of June 2015
C. all
D. none
Answer» A. 1st of April 2015
166.

As per the MEIS scheme, the export promotion reward ------------- shall be issued to exporters without any attached conditions on the basis of realized FOB value provided they pertain to goods notified for the scheme by the government.

A. scrips
B. schemes
C. all
D. none
Answer» A. scrips
167.

MEIS benefits have also been extended to all -------------other than free trade warehousing units.

A. large industries
B. SEZ units
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. SEZ units
168.

Eligible exporters shall be issued rewards in the form of duty credit scrips based on the net foreign exchange earned

A. SEIS
B. MEIS
C. Both
D. none
Answer» C. Both
169.

The reward scrips themselves and any goods purchased by utilising these scrips are --------------------------by the companies without any restrictions.

A. non-transferable
B. freely transferable
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. freely transferable
170.

The Commanding Officer of the ship issues a clean mate's receipt; if he is ------------ that the goods are packed properly

A. satisfied
B. not satisfied
C. all
D. none
Answer» A. satisfied
171.

Bill of lading is a document supplied to the -------------by the shipping company that is transporting the goods to their foreign destination, listing them item by item

A. importer
B. exporter
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. exporter
172.

Bill of entry is a declaration filed by importer giving details of importer and goods.

A. importer
B. exporter
C. all
D. none
Answer» A. importer
173.

Bill of entry can be filed --------------in advance of expected arrival of goods.

A. 60 days
B. 30 days
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. 30 days
174.

Advance license facility enables ----------- to import inputs without payment of custom duty.

A. importer
B. exporter
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. exporter
175.

The --------------is a complete, list of all items the conveyance carries on board to be transshipped and those to be carried to the subsequent ports of call.

A. SEIS
B. MEIS
C. import manifest
D. none
Answer» C. import manifest
176.

For clearance of goods from the warehouse the importer is required to present what is known as -----------------of entry.

A. import manifest
B. 'Ex-bond Bill
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. 'Ex-bond Bill
177.

Form GP1 is issued for the removal of excisable goods on payment of duty.

A. True
B. False
C. Can’t say
D. none
Answer» A. True
178.

Form GP2 is issued for the removal of excisable goods without payment of duty.

A. True
B. False
C. Can’t say
D. none
Answer» A. True
179.

Form ARE-1 is central excise form.

A. True
B. False
C. Can’t say
D. none
Answer» A. True
180.

Vernon's international product life cycle theory:

A. helps explain the movement from absolute advantage to comparative advantage.
B. helps explain why a product that begins as a nation export often ends up becoming an import.
C. shows why the United States, surprisingly, exports relatively more laborintensive goods and imports capital-intensive goods.
D. extends the concept of comparative advantage by bringing into consideration the endowment and cost of factors of production.
Answer» B. helps explain why a product that begins as a nation export often ends up becoming an import.
181.

Which of the following products have moved through the IPLC and are now in the standardized product stage?

A. DVD players.
B. Televisions.
C. Computer memory cards.
D. All of the above.
Answer» D. All of the above.
182.

Which of the following factors influence trade?

A. The relative price of factors of productions.
B. Government.
C. The stage of development of a product.
D. All of the above.
Answer» D. All of the above.
183.

If the price of the Japanese Yen declines considerably against the British Pound:

A. it is always because of British government interference.
B. it is always because of Japanese government interference.
C. British goods are relatively cheaper for Japanese consumers.
D. Japanese goods are relatively cheaper for British consumers.
Answer» D. Japanese goods are relatively cheaper for British consumers.
184.

If a Japanese firm sold $10 billion of machinery in US and the US dollar declined against the Japanese currency:

A. the Japanese firm will report more revenue (in terms of Yen) than if the US dollar had remained stable.
B. the Japanese firm will report less revenue (in terms of Yen) than if the US dollar had remained stable.
C. the Japanese company will make sure that the difference is paid back to its affiliate.
D. the Japanese company will move funds to the home country.
Answer» B. the Japanese firm will report less revenue (in terms of Yen) than if the US dollar had remained stable.
185.

Which of the following is not a reason to erect trade barriers?

A. Promote import activity.
B. Reduce reliance on foreign suppliers.
C. Protect local jobs.
D. Encourage local production.
Answer» A. Promote import activity.
186.

Which of the following countries is not a member of OPEC?

A. Iran.
B. Iraq.
C. Venezuela.
D. Afghanistan.
Answer» D. Afghanistan.
187.

A company of the US has excess products that it does not want to sell into the US market because it will bring down the domestic price and instead sells it at another country at below the cost of production. What is this called?

A. Countervailing.
B. International trade
C. Dumping.
D. none
Answer» C. Dumping.
188.

Agreement on Textile and clothing was set out as a transitional process on 01 Jan 1995 for the ultimate removal of quotas by WTO by 01 Jan 2007.

A. True
B. False
C. all
D. none
Answer» B. False
189.

The first ever set of multilaterals, legally enforceable rules covering international trade in services is the General Agreement on Trade in services (GATS).

A. True
B. False
C. all
D. none
Answer» A. True
Chapter: Unit 4
190.

Unit in a technology park is not eligible for

A. exemption from import duty
B. exemption from quantitative restrictions
C. tax exemptions
D. exemptions from registration requirements
Answer» D. exemptions from registration requirements
191.

Special Economic Zones are

A. situated outside India, but subject to RBI control
B. treated as foreign territory and not Indian laws
C. governed by international and not Indian laws
D. prohibited from buying from Domestic Tariff Area
Answer» B. treated as foreign territory and not Indian laws
192.

A SEZ cannot be established for

A. manufacture of goods
B. rendering of services
C. functioning as Free Trade and Warehousing Zone
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
193.

Special Economic Zones were created to

A. Boost manufacturing, Augment exports, Generate employment
B. Boost manufacturing , Augment exports , deemed exports
C. Exports of some special products
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Boost manufacturing, Augment exports, Generate employment
194.

Private sector cannot develop Special Economic Zones

A. False
B. true
C. Can’t say
D. none
Answer» B. true
195.

For EOU units Disposal of used packing material will be allowed on payment of duty on

A. Transaction Value
B. CIF value
C. None of the above
D. Can’t say
Answer» A. Transaction Value
196.

Sale by EOU to SEZ units is treated as

A. Physical exports
B. Deemed exports
C. None of the above
D. Can’t say
Answer» A. Physical exports
197.

FTWZ is expected to address the issues of ________.

A. Star Trading Houses
B. Global Trading network and warehousing zone
C. None of the above
D. Can’t say
Answer» B. Global Trading network and warehousing zone
198.

What % of income tax exemption do the EOUs get?

A. 100%
B. 50%
C. Varies from Industry to Industry
D. None of the above
Answer» A. 100%
199.

Special Economic Zones located in areas will be technically treated as ________.

A. Foreign Territory for applicability of domestic legislations
B. Financially independent
C. None of the above
D. Can’t say
Answer» C. None of the above
200.

The full form of EPZ:

A. Exempted Processing Zones
B. Export Promotion Zone
C. Export Processing Zone
D. None of the above
Answer» B. Export Promotion Zone
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