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IGNOU MCO-015 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

INDIA'S FOREIGN TRADE AND INVESTMENT

Structured previous year question paper for MCO-015, December 2025 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8

Verified: 8 Sept 2026

MASTER OF COMMERCE

(M.COM.)

Term-End Examination

December, 2025

MCO-015 : INDIA'S FOREIGN TRADE AND

INVESTMENT

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions

carry equal marks.

Q1.(a) Critically elucidate the importance of international trade. 10 [ 2 ] MCO–015

(b) Examine the pattern and trends of India’s international trade.

Q2.(a) Discuss the major problems and challenges of India’s foreign trade. 10

(b) Explain the concept of Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments.

Q3.(a) Why does India require to enhance foreign trade ? Explain. 10

(b) How do es foreign trade contribute to the economic de velopment of India ? Explain.

Q4.Explain various exp ort promotion policies in India.

Q5.(a) Textile industry plays a pivotal role in the growth of Indian economy. How ? 10 [ 3 ] MCO–015

(b) What measures are taken by Government of India to boost the exports of textile and garment sector ?

Q6.(a) Critically examine the strengths and weaknesses of Gems and Jewellery Industry of India. 10

(b) What measures are taken by Government of India to boost exports of Gems and Jewellery Sector ?

Q7.(a) Discuss foreign trade challenges of India with EU. 10

(b) What is the direct ion of exports with EU ? Explain. 10 [ 4 ]

Q8.(a) Examine India’s trade prospects with West Asia. 10

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