Export Promotion Policies

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Which of the following is a major objective of India's export promotion policies?

  1. To increase the volume of exports

  2. To diversify the export basket

  3. To promote value-added exports

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary goal of India's export promotion policies is to boost the volume, diversity, and value-added content of exports.

What is the name of the government body responsible for formulating and implementing export promotion policies in India?

  1. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

  2. Ministry of External Affairs

  3. Ministry of Finance

  4. Reserve Bank of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the nodal agency for formulating and implementing export promotion policies in India.

Which of the following is a key component of India's export promotion strategy?

  1. Export subsidies

  2. Export incentives

  3. Export financing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's export promotion strategy encompasses a range of measures, including export subsidies, incentives, and financing.

What is the name of the flagship export promotion scheme launched by the Indian government in 2015?

  1. Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)

  2. Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS)

  3. Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) is a key export promotion scheme introduced by the Indian government in 2015.

Which of the following is a benefit available under the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)?

  1. Duty drawback

  2. Export credit

  3. Interest subvention

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) offers a range of benefits, including duty drawback, export credit, and interest subvention.

What is the primary objective of the Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS)?

  1. To promote the export of services from India

  2. To enhance the competitiveness of Indian services in the global market

  3. To facilitate the development of new service sectors in India

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Services Exports from India Scheme (SEIS) aims to promote the export of services from India, enhance the competitiveness of Indian services in the global market, and facilitate the development of new service sectors in India.

Which of the following is a key feature of the Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG)?

  1. Duty-free import of capital goods

  2. Exemption from excise duty

  3. Interest subvention on export credit

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG) offers a range of benefits, including duty-free import of capital goods, exemption from excise duty, and interest subvention on export credit.

What is the name of the export promotion scheme that provides financial assistance to exporters for participating in international trade fairs and exhibitions?

  1. Market Access Initiative (MAI)

  2. Market Development Assistance (MDA)

  3. Export Development Fund (EDF)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Market Access Initiative (MAI) is an export promotion scheme that provides financial assistance to exporters for participating in international trade fairs and exhibitions.

Which of the following is a key component of the Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme?

  1. Reimbursement of travel expenses

  2. Subsidy for promotional activities

  3. Financial assistance for market research

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme offers a range of benefits, including reimbursement of travel expenses, subsidy for promotional activities, and financial assistance for market research.

What is the name of the export promotion scheme that provides financial assistance to exporters for setting up overseas offices?

  1. Export Development Fund (EDF)

  2. Overseas Market Development Assistance (OMDA)

  3. Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme (EPCG)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Overseas Market Development Assistance (OMDA) scheme provides financial assistance to exporters for setting up overseas offices.

Which of the following is a key objective of the Export Development Fund (EDF)?

  1. To provide financial assistance to exporters for various export promotion activities

  2. To promote the development of new export markets

  3. To support the export of new products and services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Export Development Fund (EDF) aims to provide financial assistance to exporters for various export promotion activities, promote the development of new export markets, and support the export of new products and services.

What is the name of the export promotion scheme that provides financial assistance to exporters for undertaking export-related quality control and testing?

  1. Quality Control and Testing (QCT) Scheme

  2. Export Inspection Council (EIC)

  3. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Quality Control and Testing (QCT) Scheme provides financial assistance to exporters for undertaking export-related quality control and testing.

Which of the following is a key objective of the Export Inspection Council (EIC)?

  1. To ensure the quality of export products

  2. To promote the export of quality products

  3. To protect the interests of Indian exporters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Export Inspection Council (EIC) aims to ensure the quality of export products, promote the export of quality products, and protect the interests of Indian exporters.

What is the name of the government body responsible for formulating and implementing standards for export products in India?

  1. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

  2. Export Inspection Council (EIC)

  3. Ministry of Commerce and Industry

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the government body responsible for formulating and implementing standards for export products in India.

Which of the following is a key objective of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)?

  1. To ensure the quality of export products

  2. To promote the export of quality products

  3. To protect the interests of Indian exporters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) aims to ensure the quality of export products, promote the export of quality products, and protect the interests of Indian exporters.

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