IGNOU IBO-01 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

Q1.Comment on any four of the following statements : 5+5+5+5

(a) “All contracts are agreements but all agreements are not contracts.”

(b) “Technological services help in resource creation.”

(c) “International electronic commerce depends on the exchange of trade related information using the global information infrastructure.”

(d) “Export control agreements are considered cheaper because they entail foreign exchange costs.” [ 3 ] IBO–001

(e) “A large country having monopoly power in the world market will not find free trade to be the best policy.”

(f) “Different climatic conditions give rise to demand for different types of products.” Part—B Note : Attempt any four questions.

Q2.State briefly the laws that the exporter has to take into account before conclusion of the export contract.

Q3.What is GATS ? Discuss its salient features and benefits to the developing countries.

Q4.What are the major service areas in which Indian firms process export potential ? 4+8+8 [ 4 ]

Q5.What are the principal functions of Internet ? Describe at least four basic tools used on the Internet . How are these tools important for International Business ? 4+8+8

Q6.Explain the factors causing instability in prices of commodities. Evaluate the role of International Commodity Agreements in stabilizing prices of primary products.

Q7.“There is a view that the future of world trade is going to be one of trade among trade blocs rather than trade among nations. ” Do you agree with this view ? Give reasons for your answer. 20 [ 5 ]

Q8.Evaluate the advantages and disa dvantages of FDI. What is your opinion on the role of FDI in the economic development of the host country ? Explain.

Q9.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10

(a) Fixed and Flexible exchange rate

(b) Arbitration

(c) Business and Social Responsibility

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(v) fLFkj vkSj yphyh fofue; nj

(c) e/;LFkrk (l) O;olk; vkSj lkekftd ftEesnkjh (n) ikj&lkaLÏfrd izca/ku