International Business Question Paper 2025 [Gauhati University BCom 6th Semester]

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University: Gauhati University

Subject: International Business

Paper: COM–HE–6046 (IB)

Total Marks: 80

Duration: 3 Hours

Instruction: Answer either in English or Assamese.

1. Answer the following questions 1×10 = 10

aWhich of the following countries is not a founder member of SAARC?

(i) Sri Lanka

(ii) Pakistan

(iii) Afghanistan

(iv) India

bThe World Bank started operation in —

(i) June, 1944

(ii) May, 1946

(iii) June, 1946

(iv) None of the above

cThe UNCTAD was established in —

(i) 1967

(ii) 1965

(iii) 1964

(iv) 1976

dWhich of the following is a feature of international business?

(i) Use of common currency

(ii) Involvement of at least two countries

(iii) Integration of economies

(iv) All of the above

e“Socio-economic background of the people influences international business.”

(i) True

(ii) False

f“Balance of payments includes only visible items of exports and import.”

(i) True

(ii) False

g“Ricardian theory assumes that labour is the only factor of production.”

(i) True

(ii) False

h“Export duty is a tariff tool of international trade.”

(i) True

(ii) False

iWrite the full form of OPEC.

jIn which year product life cycle theory was developed?

2. Answer the following questions in about 50 words 2×5 = 10

aWhat are the two types of international business environment?

bState two objectives of WTO.

cWhat do you mean by regional business?

dWhat are the main purposes of special economic zones?

eGive the meaning of ‘tariff’ in international business.

3. Answer any four questions in about 150 words 5×4 = 20

aWhat are the merits of international business for developing countries?

bExplain the basic differences between international business and domestic business.

cWhat is non-tariff barriers to trade (NTB)? Explain in brief.

dDistinguish between balance of trade and balance of payments.

eDiscuss the functions of UNCTAD.

fWrite a short note on NAFTA.

4. Answer any four questions in about 600 words 10×4 = 40

a. Discuss the various modes of entry into international business.

b. Critically discuss the product life cycle theory of international trade.

c. Discuss the main objectives and functions of IMF. 5+5=10

d. What is foreign investment? Discuss its various types in Indian perspective. 2+8=10

e. Explain the role of IT (Information Technology) in international business.

f. Discuss the role of FDI in promoting international business in India.

g. What are the objectives of World Bank? How has it assisted the developing countries?

h. Discuss the major types of international business structure. How can the barriers to international business be overcome? Explain. 6+4=10

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