A bank opening a letter credit gets charge over the imported goods till payment is made by the importer under the provisions of
1.application for the credit
2. the letter of credit.
3.. the sale contract
4. the import licence.
A credit which provides for reinstatement of the amount as and when bills are drawn under it is called
1.reinstatement credit
2.reimbursement credit
3.revolving credit.
4.back-to-back credit.
A letter of credit is addressed to
1. the beneficiary.
2.. the negotiating bank
3.the reimbursing bank
4.none
A letter of credit that provides for granting of pre-shipment finance as well as storage of goods in the name of the bank is
1.a red clause letter of credit
2.a standby letter of credit.
3. a green clause letter of credit.
4.a secured letter of credit.
A red clause letter of credit is also known as
1.standby credit.
2.anticipatory credit.
3.automatic credit.
4.back to back credit.
Cash on delivery method is normally used for
1. bulk cargo with immediate market
2. slow-moving terms
3. small but valuable items sent by post.
4.exports to countries with balance of payments problem
Comprehensive risk policy covers
1.only commercial risk.
2.only political risk
3.both commercial and political risk
4.None of the these
Direct investment in a joint venture abroad can be made by an Indian party with ceiling on limit under automatic route if the investment is made from
1. balances in EEFC account
2. funds raised through ADR/GDR.
3. balances in EEFC account or funds raised through ADR/GDR
4.no such provision.
In case of failure of the exporter, the liability of the bank which has issued the performance guarantee is to
1.compel the exporter to fulfil his obligation.
2. find alternative contractor who can execute the contract
3. financially compensate the beneficiary up to the value of the contract
4. financially compensate the beneficiary up to the guaranteed amount.
Indian parties are prohibited from making investment in a foreign entity engaged in the business of
1.real estate.
2.real estate or banking
3. real estate or banking or agriculture.
4.None of the above
Open account was used as a method of payment indicates
1. the transactions are legal.
2. the buyer has no money to pay immediately
3.. the seller wants to sell desperately.
4.None of the above
The best form of method of payment for an importer would be
1.open account
2. letter of credit.
3. documents against payment
4.Advance remittance.
The following statement with respect to moratorium on repayment of principal on project export is not correct
1.For capital goods exports the maximum period of moratorium is 1 year.
2.For turnkey project exports the maximum period moratorium is 2 years.
3.For consumer goods export the maximum period moratorium is 3 years.
4.None of the above
The maximum amount of claim against an individual buyer that ECGC will accept under its standard policy issued to an exporter is known as
1. maximum liability.
2.credit limit.
3.individual limit.
4. there is no such ceiling.
The standard policy of ECGC is issued
1. on a whole turnover basis for 24 months.
2.on whole turnover for 12 months.
3.against each consignment separately.
4.on monthly basis.
Two parties agreeing to buy and sell from each other without involving payment is known as
1. Domestic trade.
2.foreign trade
3.Countertrade
4. non-paying trade.
Under an acceptance letter of credit, the responsibility of the issuing bank is
1.only to accept the bill
2. to pay against the bill
3.to accept the immediately and also to pay the amount of the bill on its due date
4. to get the acceptance of the importer on the bill.
Unless prohibited by letter of credit, a bank can accept
1. claused bill of lading
2.received for shipment bill of lading
3.bill of lading indicating that the carrying vessel is propelled by sail only
4.None of the above
_ risk is the potential exchange loss from outstanding obligations as a result of exchange-rate fluctuations.
1.Trade.
2.Exchange
3.Finance
4.Transaction
. Banks can permit a reduction in the value of export bills up to
1.1%.
2. 2%
3. 5%
4.10%.
. Banks can permit a reduction in the value of export bills up to
1.1%.
2. 2%
3. 5%
4.10%.
. Export Credit Guarantee Corporation(ECGC) policies do not cover risk against A. buyer’s protracted default to pay for the goods. B. war in buyer’s country. C. buyer’s failure to obtain necessary import licence or exchange authorization from authorities in his country. D. cancellation of export licence.
1.buyer’s protracted default to pay for the goods.
2. war in buyer’s country.
3.buyer’s failure to obtain necessary import licence or exchange authorization from authorities in his country
4.cancellation of export licence.
. Import license are required
1. for all imports.
2. for all capital imports.
3.import of goods covered by negative list
4.. For all the above.
19 A guarantee issued by a bank in lieu of bid money to be deposited by the exporter to participate in the tender is a
1.bid bond guarantee
2.performance guarantee.
3. advance payment guarantee
4.retention money guarantee.
21 Export turnover policy is for
1. large exporters who pay not less than Rs 10 lakhs per annum towards premium
2.large exporters who pay not less than 25 lakhs per annum towards premium
3.small exports who pay less than 10 lakhs per annum.
4.small exporters who pay more than 10 lakhs premium per annum.
A guarantee issued in favour of an importer so that he releases entire contract amount instead of retaining a portion is
1.performance guarantee
2.retention money guarantee
3. bid bond guarantee.
4.advance payment guarantee.
A guarantee issued in favour of an importer so that he releases entire contract amount instead of retaining a portion is
1.performance guarantee
2.retention money guarantee
3. bid bond guarantee.
4.advance payment guarantee.
A letter of credit is opened on behalf of
1.exporter customers.
2.importer customers
3. any party wishing to make payment abroad
4.None of the above
Advance payment guarantee assures
1.Advance payment guarantee assures
2.the exporter that the importer will make advance payments.
3.the importer to refund the money he has advanced to the exporter, if the latter fails
4. the exporter that the bank will extend credit for the contract.
Amendment to a letter of credit should be advised through the
1. negotiating bank
2.advising bank.
3. issuing bank
4.None of the above
An exporter cannot obtain details about prospective buyers from
1.yellow pages.
2. web sites.
3. Indian embassy abroad
4.None of the above
An Indian entity which has made direct investment abroad is not required to
1. repatriate to India the dues receivable from foreign entity.
2. submit an annual performance report to Reserve Bank
3.ensure return on investment is not less than the prime rate in the country of investment.
4.None of the above
Documents against payment term indicates
1.the documents are sent by post.
2. the export is risky
3.. the collecting bank will hand the documents to the buyer against payment
4. the exporter delivers the documents to the bank against advance.
Export of services on deferred payment terms requires clearance of the Working Group for
1.contracts beyond Rs 5 crores.
2.contracts beyond 10 crores
3.contracts beyond 20 crores
4.all contracts.
For availing discounting of bills with forfeiter, the exporter should produce
1.realised bills of exchange or promissory notes accepted by importer’s bank
2.realised bills of exchange or promissory notes accepted by exporter’s bank.
3.Reserve Bank permit.
4.no objection certificate from Exim bank.
For deferred payment import remission should be sought from the Reserve Bank when
1. the period of credit beyond one user.
2.the imports in a year exceeds USD 20 million.
3. the imports per transaction exceeds USD 20 million.
4.all in the cost borrowing exceeds LIBOR.
For export guarantees issued a bank may obtain cover from ECGC under its
1. A. export performance guarantee.
2.retention money guarantee
3.bid bond guarantee
4. advance payment guarantee.
For Export Oriented Units, Exim Bank finances
1.term loans only.
2.both working capital and term loans
3.term loans, working capital as long term working capital.
4.only investment overseas.
For imports from Pakistan, payment should be made in
1.US dollars.
2.Indian Rupee
3.Pakistan currency
4. any currency.
For project exports fulfilling norms for period of credit, in principle sanction can be given by
1.the financing bank.
2. Exim bank
3.The financing bank for contracts worth up to Rs 25 crores and Exim bank for contracts worth up to RS 100 crores
4. the financing bank for contracts worth up to Rs 100 crores and Exin bank for contracts worth up to Rs 25 crores.
Foreign exchange risk can be reduced by using _____.
1.forward contracts
2. futures contracts
3.currency options.
4.All the above
Forms of countertrade include the following except ___.
1.simple barter.
2.clearing arrangement
3.mutual agreement
4. counter purchase
Guarantee credit is another name for
1. back to back credit
2.anticipatory credit
3.standby credit
4.none of the above.
If a draft is accepted by a bank, it becomes a _____.
1.valid draft.
2.demand draft
3.usance draft
4.bankers acceptance.
If a draft is accepted by a bank, it becomes a _____.
1.valid draft.
2.demand draft
3.usance draft
4.bankers acceptance.
If a draft is accepted by a bank, it becomes a _____.
1.valid draft.
2.demand draft
3.usance draft
4.bankers acceptance.
If a draft is made to bearer, payment should be made to _____.
1. a bank.
2.drawer
3.acceptor
4.anyone who presents the draft.
Letter of credit transactions are generally governed by the provisions of
1.Uniform customs and Procedures for Documentary Credits.
2. United Conference on Practices for Documentary Credits.
3. Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits
4. Uniform Code and Procedure for Documentary Credits.
Open account method of payment is beneficial to
1.the buyer
2. the seller.
3.the buying agent
4.both the buyer and seller
Payment for bills drawn under letter of credit should be made by the negotiating bank
1.after the documents are approved by the issuing bank.
2. immediately or on a future date depending upon the terms of credit. C.
3. only in foreign currency.
4.immediately in all cases.
Standby letters of credit can be used by authorized dealers in India for
1. exporters liability on account of exports from India.
2.selective importers
3. both A and B above.
4.None
The advance remittance against imports is subject to the conditions
1. the amount should not exceed USD 25000.
2. it should earn interest at LIBOR
3. the import should be capital goods.
4.None of the above
The beneficiary under a letter of credit is
1. the bank opening the credit.
2. the customer of the opening bank.
3.the confirming bank.
4.the exporter.
The maximum period of credit fixed by RBI depends on
1.Anticipated life of export goods
2.. Extent of foreign competition
3. Nature of the foreign market
4.All the above
The method of payment where the exporter relies on the undertaking of a bank to pay is.
1.bank guaranteebove.
2.letter of credit
3. letter of comfort.
4.None of the above
The standard policy of ECGC protects loss to the extent of
1.90% for political risk and 60% for commercial risk.
2.90% for both political and commercial risks.
3. 60% for political risk and 90% for commercial risk
4. 60% for both political and commercial risks.
The statutory basis for regulation of foreign trade in India is
1. Foreign Trade( Development and Regulation) Act.
2. Foreign Exchange Management Act.
3.Customs Act.
4.Director General of Foreign Trade.
The time limit for export realization
1. is 2 months from the date of shipment.
2.is 3 months from the date of shipment C. .
3.is 4 months from the date of shipment
4.is 6 months from the date of shipment.
The undrawn balance on export bills are permitted up to
1. 10%
2.15%
3. 5%
4.2%
Under advance remittance as a method of payment the credit risk is borne by
1. the importer.
2.the exporter.
3. importer’s bank
4. none.
Under the confirmed letter of credit the undertaking the confirming bank is
1. in addition to that of the opening bank.
2. in substitution of the undertaking of the opening bank
3.subject to government policies to the exporter country
4.None of the above
When a letter of credit does not indicate whether it is revocable or irrevocable, it is treated as
1.. revocable
2. irrevocable
3.. revocable or irrevocable at the option of the beneficiary.
4.revocable or irrevocable at the option of the negotiating bank.
When goods are sent to an agent of an exporter in the importing country, the method of payment adopted is
1.open account.
2. letter of credit
3. consignment sale.
4. document against acceptance.
Which of the following is not a basic objective of documentation in foreign trade?
1.to assure that the exporter will receive the payment.
2.to assure that the importer will receive the goods.
3.to reduce foreign exchange risk
4.none of the above.
Which of the following is not a condition for drafts to be negotiable?
1.must be in writing, signed by the drawer.
2.must contain a promise to pay a certain sum if goods are receive
3.must contain an order to pay
4.must be payable on sight or at a specified date.
Which of the following is not an approved method of funding direct investment in a foreign joint venture?
1. Capitalisation of reserves
2. Issuing shares in the foreign market.
3.Swap of shares
4. Utilisation of ECB proceeds.
Which of the following is not an important document in foreign trade?
1. check for the value of goods.
2.a draft.
3.bill of lading.
4.a letter of credit.
Which of the following organisation does not specialize in training activity?
1. Indian Institute of foreign trade
2.Indian Institute of packing
3. Indian trade promotion organisation
4.None of the above
Which one of the following is not a common feature of direct lending by Exim Bank?
1.They are for medium or long-term.
2.The size of the loan is high.
3.Security is not insisted upon
4. Interest rates are relatively low.
Which one of the following statements relating to Consultancy and Technology Services Finance Programme of Exim Bank is Wrong?
1.The exporter is expected to get an advance payment of 25%.
2.The export should be covered by ECGC policy.
3.Minimum period of loan is seven years.
4. They should be secured by a government guarantee or letter of credit.
Working Group for approval of project exports does not include
1.Reserve Bank of India.
2. Financing bank
3. Exim bank
4.DGFT.