1. INCOTERMS stands for
a) Indian commercial terms
b) International Commercial Terms*
c) Invisible commercial terms
d) None of these.
2. Which of these is not true of UCP-600- Articles
a) These are rules
b) These are laws
c) These apply to any Documentary credit ( Including to the extent any standby letter of credit)*
d) They are binding on all parties thereto unless expressly modified or excluded by the credit.
3. Any person resident in India going outside India or having gone out of India on a temporary visit, allowed to take/ bring from/into India (other than to and from Nepal and Bhutan) currency notes of Government of India and Reserve Bank of India notes up to
a) 5000
b) 7500
c) 2500
d) 10000*
4. SPOT: Refers to transaction where delivery of foreign currency to be done on the -----working day from the date of contract
a) Second day*
b) Same day
c) Next day
d) None of these
5. Who is not considered as NRI for opening of NRE account?
a) Person resident in India leaves India for Nepal or Bhutan for taking up employment or for carrying on business or vocation outside India or for any other purpose indicating his intention to stay outside India for an uncertain period.
b) Students going abroad for Education.
c) Officials of central and state government and public sector undertakings deputed abroad on assignment with foreign governments / agencies/ organizations or posted to their own offices ( Including Indian diplomatic missions abroad )
d) Indians citizens working abroad on assignments with foreign government agencies or International / multinational agencies like united nations Organization (UNO) International monetary Fund ( IMF) , world bank(IBRD) etc
6. What is target for export finance for Public sector banks
a) 12 % of ANBC under Priority sector*
b) 12% of ANBC( NBC+ investment made by banks in non SLR bonds in HTM category
c) 10 % of ANBC under Priority sector
d) 10% of ANBC( NBC+ investment made by banks in non SLR bonds in HTM category
7. Export of computer software in CD to be declared on
a) GR Form
b) SDF Form
c) SOFTEX Form*
d) Either GR or SDF Form
8. Non-resident deposits is a
a) Current account transaction
b) Capital account transaction
c) Both of the above*
d) None of the above
9. What does ECGC do?
a) Provides a range of credit risk insurance covers to exporters against loss in export of goods and services
b) Offers guarantees to banks and financial institutions to enable exporters to obtain better facilities from them
c) Provides Overseas Investment Insurance to Indian companies investing in joint ventures abroad in the form of equity or loan.
d) All of the above*
10. All export contracts and invoices shall be denominated either in freely convertible currency or in Indian Rupees but export proceeds shall be realized in ----------
a) Freely convertible currency*
b) May either be in freely convertible currency or in Indian Rupees.
c) US Dollar
d) None of these
11. Present version of INCOTERMS is
a) 1990,
b) 2000
c) 2010
d) 2011*
12. If nothing is mentioned on letter of credit it is treated as
a) Revocable
b) Irrevocable*
c) Either of these at the option of Issuing Bank
d) Either of these at the option of Beneficiary
13. Travelers proceeding to countries other than Iraq, Libya, Islamic Republic of Iran, Russian Federation and other Republics of Commonwealth of Independent States Out of the overall foreign exchange being sold to a traveler, exchange in the form of foreign currency notes and coins may be sold up to
a) USD 5000
b) USD 3000*
c) No limit
d) None of these
14. In Conversion of proceeds of documents sent on collection basis the exchange rate applicable is
a) Bills Buying*
b) TT Buying rate
c) TT Selling rate
d) cross rate.
15. Who is person of Indian Origin (PIO)? A citizen of any country other than Bangladesh or Pakistan, if
a) He at any time held Indian passport.
b) He or either of his parents or any of his grand parents was a citizen of India by virtue of the Constitution of India or the Citizenship Act, 1955.
c) The person is a spouse of an Indian citizen.
d) All of the above*
16. In case of export finance refinance is not available from Reserve bank of India in which of the following
a) More than 180 days
b) PCFC*
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above
17. Customs will give their running serial number on both the copies of GR Form after admitting the corresponding shipping bill. The Customs serial number will have ---- numerals
a) 12
b) 10*
c) 9
d) 11
18. Applications by persons, firms and companies for making payments, exceeding USD 500 or its equivalent, towards imports into India must be made in Form ---
a) A-1*
b) A-2
c) A-3
d) None of these
19. Compliance with the provisions of may be ensured for import of drawings and designs
a) Research & Development Cess Act, 1986*
b) Indian contract act
c) International drawing and designs act
d) None of these
20. How does ECGC help exporters?
a) Provides guidance in export-related activities
b) Makes it easy to obtain export finance from banks/financial institutions
c) Assists exporters in recovering bad debts Provides information on credit-worthiness of overseas buyers
d) All of the above*
21. How many rules are there in present version of INCO TERMS?
a) 13
b) 11*
c) 10
d) None of these.
22. As per UCP-600 Branches of a bank in different countries are treated as
a) Same bank
b) Separate Banks*
c) Either of these at the option of Issuing Bank
d) Either of these at the option of Beneficiary
23. The form A2 relating to sale of foreign exchange should be retained for a period of --------by the Authorized Persons, together with the related documents, for the purpose of verification by their Internal Auditors
a) 6 months
b) one year*
c) Five years
d) Twelve years
24. Bills Buying Rate is not applied in case of
a) Purchase of export bill
b) Discount of export bill*
c) Negotiation of export bill
d) Documents sent on collection basis
25. Which of the following account can be opened jointly with Residents?
a) NRE Account
b) NRO account*
c) FCNR (B) account
d) None of the above.
26. In case of Deemed Exports maximum period for Post shipment Finance is
a) 180days
b) 365 days
c) 30 days*
d) None of the above.
27. For conversion NRE to FCNR, ------will be applicable and for converting FCNR to NRE , ------will be applicable
a) TT selling rate, TT buying rate.
b) TT buying rate, TT selling rate
c) Both of the above
d) None of these*
28. Within ------ days from the date of export, exporter should lodge the duplicate copy of GR Form together with relative shipping documents and an extra copy of the invoice with the bank named in the GR form
a) 7 days
b) 180 days
c) 30 days
d) 21 days*
29. Any person acquiring foreign exchange is permitted to use it
a) For the purpose mentioned in the declaration made by him to an Authorised Dealer
b) For any other purpose for which acquisition of foreign exchange is permissible
c) Both of the above*
d) None of these
30. Policies-SCR or Standard Policy is issued to exporters whose anticipated export turnover for the next 12 months is more than
a) Rs. 100 Lac
b) Rs. 50 lac* or 5 crore
c) Rs. 10 crores
d) Rs. 20 Lac
31. Which of the following is not an INCO TERM?
a) FOB (Free on Board)
b) FOR (Free on Rail)*
c) DAT (Delivery at Terminal)
d) All are INCO TERMS
32. The expression “on or about” or similar will be interpreted as a stipulation that an event is to occur during a period of
a) 7 days
b) 5 days*
c) 10 days
d) None of these.
33. An amount of -------or its equivalent, on the basis of self declaration that the applicant is buying exchange for medical treatment outside India, without insisting on any estimate from a hospital/doctor
a) USD 20000
b) USD 100000*
c) USD 200000
d) USD 10000
34. TT Selling rate is applied when
a) Clean outward remittances in foreign currency by TT/MT/DD
b) Crystallization of overdue export bill
c) Import documents received directly by the importer
d) all of the above.*
35. In NRO account what are provisions for repatriability
a) Current income
b) up to USD 1 million per financial year (April- March), for any bonafide purpose out of the balances in the account / sale proceeds of assets in India acquired by way of inheritance/legacy inclusive of assets acquired out of settlement subject to certain conditions.*
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above.
36. Remittances against imports should be completed not later than ----from the date of shipment, except in cases where amounts are withheld towards guarantee of performance, etc.
a) six months*
b) 180 days
c) 365 days
d) None of these
37. Banks may consider requests for grant of GR waiver from exporters for export of c, for export promotion up to 2 per cent of the average annual exports of the applicant during the preceding three financial years subject to a ceiling of Rs.----- lac
a) 1 Lac
b) 2 lac
c) 5 lac*
d) None of these
38. A declaration to the Custom Authorities at the Airport in the Currency Declaration Form (CDF) if aggregate value of the foreign exchange in the form of currency notes, bank notes or travellers cheques brought in by such person at any one time exceed -----or its equivalent and/or the aggregate value of foreign currency notes (cash portion) alone brought in by such person at any one time exceed ----or its equivalent
a) USD 10000, USD 5000*
b) USD 10000, USD 10000
c) USD 5000, USD 10000
d) none of these
39. A person may bring into India from Nepal or Bhutan, currency notes of Government of India and Reserve Bank notes maximum up to
a) Rs.7500*
b) Rs.5000
c) No limit however, notes of denominations of above Rs.100 not permitted
40. In case of Guarantee of ECGC Default to be reported to ECGC within
a) 4 months*
b) 6 months
c) 12 Months
d) none of these
41. Which INCO Terms represents the maximum obligation for the seller
a) CFR
b) CIP
c) DDP*
d) CIP
42. As per UCP-600 the sale contract between the buyer has impact on operation of Letter of credit
a) To the extent mentioned in letter of credit
b) Is integral part of letter of credit
c) Has nothing to do even if mentioned in letter of credit
d) None of these.
43. Dance troupes, artistes, etc., who wish to undertake tours abroad for cultural purposes should apply to ------for their foreign exchange requirements.
a) The Ministry of External affairs, Government of India,
b) The Ministry of Human Resources Development (Department of Education and Culture), Government of India,*
c) The Ministry of Human Resources Development (Department of Education and Culture), Government of state concerned,
d) The Ministry of Human Resources Development Government of country to be visited
44. BILL SELLING RATE: is not used for
a) Transactions involving remittance for imports
b) Crystallization of overdue import bill
c) None of these
d) All of these
45. The power of attorney holder in case of NRE/ NRO is not allowed which of the following activities relating to account
a) Withdrawals for permissible local payments
b) Remittance to the account holder himself through normal banking channels.*
c) Closure of account
d) None of the above
46. What is the maximum amount for Advance Remittance for import of goods?
a) No ceiling*
b) USD 100000 or its equivalent
c) USD 500000 or its equivalent
d) None of these
47. Realization and Repatriation of export proceeds in case of Status Holder Exporters is ------ from the date of export
a) Twelve months
b) 180 days*
c) 360 days
d) none of these
48. Airline companies which have been permitted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to operate as a schedule air transport service, can make advance remittance without bank guarantee, up to -----.
a) USD 50 million*
b) USD 5 million
c) USD 1 million
d) None of these
49. When an exporter receives advance payment shall be under an obligation to ensure that –
a) The shipment of goods is made within 180 days from the date of receipt of advance payment;
b) The rate of interest, if any, payable on the advance payment does not exceed London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) + 150 basis points; and
c) The documents covering the shipment are routed through the bank through whom the advance payment is received.
d) All of the above*
50. Extension of due date beyond ----- days, in case of Guarantee of ECGS is to be sought
a) 180 days
b) 360 days
c) 270 days
d) 90 days*
51. Bank should obtain a report on each individual overseas supplier from the overseas banker or a reputed credit agency. However, such credit report on the overseas supplier need not be obtained in cases where the invoice value does not exceed -------and bank is satisfied about the bonafides of the transaction and track record of the importer constituent
a) USD 300000*
b) USD 500000
c) USD 100000
d) None of these
52. As per UCP-600 Banks deal with
a) Goods
b) Documents*
c) Both documents and goods
d) None of these
53. For Private Visits abroad (except Nepal and Bhutan) Release of foreign exchange admissible in one financial year, for one or more private visits is-
a) USD Two lakh
b) USD 10000
C) USD 25000
d) None of these.* (250000)
54. ----- means you bought and are holding it in the expectation that it will appreciate in value. ----means you are selling currency in the expectation that currency will depreciate in values
a) Long, Short
b) Short, long
c) Long, Long
d) Short, Short
55. The loans allowed to NRIs cannot be utilized for the purpose of
a) Re-lending
b) For carrying on agriculture or plantation activities
c) For investment in real estate business
d) All of the above*
56. In case of all imports, where value of foreign exchange remitted/ paid for import into India -------, it is obligatory on the part of the AD Category – I bank through whom the relative remittance was made, to ensure that the importer submits evidence of imports
a) exceeds USD 100000 or its equivalent*
b) exceeds USD 10000 or its equivalent
c) exceeds USD 500000 or its equivalent
d) None of these
57. The amount of undrawn balance is considered normal in the particular line of export trade, subject to a maximum of ----- per cent of the full export value.
a) 5
b) 20
c) 25
d) 10*
58. Where imports are made in non-physical form, i.e., software or data through internet / datacom channels and drawings and designs through e-mail/fax, a certificate from a -------- that the software / data / drawing/ design has been received by the importer, may be obtained
a) Chartered Accountant*
b) Reserve Bank of India
c) Department of Electronics Govt. of India
d) Registrar of Companies
59. Banks may approve, Reduction in Invoice Value in case of exports if satisfied about genuineness of the request, provided:
a) The reduction does not exceed 25 per cent of invoice value:
b. It does not relate to export of commodities subject to floor price stipulations
c. The exporter is not on the exporters’ caution list of the Reserve Bank,
d) All of the above*
60. Exchange Fluctuation Risk Cover of ECGC is intended to provide a measure of protection to exporters of capital goods, civil engineering contractors and consultants who have often to receive payments over a period of years for their exports, construction works or services. Where such payments are to be received in foreign currency, they are open to exchange fluctuation risk as the forward exchange market does not provide cover for such deferred payments. is available for maximum
a) 5 years
b) 10 years
c) 15 years*
d) 7 years
61. after goods have been shipped, they are to be transferred to a buyer other than the original buyer in the event of default by the latter, provided the reduction in value, if any, involved does not exceed 25 per cent of the invoice value and the realization of export proceeds is not delayed beyond the period of 12 months from the date of export
a) RBI permission is required
b) AD can permit
c) None of the above*
d) All of the above
62. As per UCP-600 the drafts are to be drawn on
a) Applicant
b) Beneficiary
c) Issuing Bank*
d) Negotiating Bank.
63. Gift per financial year per remitter or donor other than resident individual is
a) USD 10000
b) USD 20000
c) USD 5000*
d) USD 25000
64. In forex market the maxim is Buy ---and sell ---.
a) Low, High*
b) High, Low
c) High, High
d) low, low
65. As per e-UCP in case bank’s system is unable to receive a transmitted electronic record,
a) The bank will be deemed to be close on that day and expiry date shall be extended to the first following banking day.*
b) Banks are not responsible
c) Bank is responsible as bank is supposed to keep its electronic system in proper form.
d) None of the above.
66. Loan against deposits allowed to NRIs is to be credited to
a) NRE Saving fund account
b) NRO Saving fund account*
c) To be paid in cash only
d) None of the above
67. Banks should normally dispatch shipping documents to their overseas branches/ correspondents expeditiously. However, they may dispatch shipping documents direct to the consignees or their agents resident in the country of final destination of goods in cases where:
a) Advance payment or an irrevocable letter of credit has been received for the full value of the export shipment
b) The exporter is a regular customer and the bank is satisfied, on the basis of standing and track record of the exporter and arrangements have been made for realization of export proceeds
c) Documents in respect of goods or software are accompanied with a declaration by the exporter that they are not more than Rs. 25,000/- in value and not declared on GR/SDF/PP/SOFTEX form.
d) All of the above*
68. Documents evidencing import into India should be preserved by bank for a period of -----from the date of its verification. However, in respect of cases which are under investigation by investigating agencies, the documents may be destroyed only after obtaining clearance from the investigating agency concerned.
a) one year*
b) Six Months
c) 3 months
d) 5 years
69. Contracts involving only ‘one-shot operation’, in case of software exports , the invoice/bill should be raised within ---- days from the date of transmission
a) 180 days
b) one year
c) 15 days*
d) 30 days
70. e-UCP is
a) SUPPLEMENT TO UCPDC FOR ELECTRONIC PRESENTATION*
b) APPLICABLE WHERE CREDIT INDICATES THAT IT IS SUBJECT TO e-UCP
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above
71. Write off in cases of Payment of Claims by ECGC and private insurance companies regulated by Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA)
a) Banks may write off the relative export bills and delete them from the XOS statement*
b) RBI permission is required
c) Cannot be deleted from XOS till amount is realized in full
d) None of these
72. As per UCP-600 partial acceptance of an amendment is
a) Allowed at the option of beneficiary
b Allowed at the option of Advising Bank
c) Not allowed*
d) None of these.
73. to a person, irrespective of period of stay, for business travel, or attending a conference or specialized training abroad the entitlement for foreign exchange is –
a) USD 25000*
b) USD 10000
c) USD 100000
d) USD 20000
74. When a bank is prepared to deal in the two ways quoted rates is called as
a) Market maker*
b) Market user
c) Seller and Buyer
d) none of these
75. TDS in case of NRI deposits interest is not to be deducted in
a) NRO saving fund account
b) NRE saving fund account*
c) Both of these
d) None of these
76. Statement on half-yearly basis as at the end of June & December of every year, in form ----- furnishing details of import transactions, exceeding USD 100,000 in respect of which importers have defaulted in submission of appropriate document evidencing import within 6 months from the date of remittance
a) BEF*
b) XOS
c) STAT
d) CDF
77. As per UCP-600 In documents other than,----------the description of the goods, services or performance, if stated , may be in General terms not conflicting with their description in the credit
a) The bill of lading
b) The commercial invoice*
c) Bill of Exchange
d) None of these
78. In cases where exporters present documents pertaining to exports after the prescribed period of 21 days from date of export, banks
a) May handle them without prior approval of the Reserve Bank, provided they are satisfied with the reasons for the delay*
b) Return the documents to exporter
c) Seek RBI Approval
d) None of these
79. What is Merchanting Trade?
a) The trade transactions where goods are not touching boarders of the country. Goods are procured by the trader from abroad and exported to third country
b) The trade between merchants of the same country
c) The trade between merchants of the two different countries .*
d) None of these
80. What is relationship of e-UCP AND UCP?
a) A CREDIT SUBJECT TO e-UCP ALSO SUBJECT TO UCP
b) WHERE e- UCP APPLIES , ITS PROVISIONS SHALL PREVAIL TO THE EXTENT THEY PRODUCE DIFFERENT RESULTS.
c) Both of the above*
d) None of the above
81. As per FEMA In merchanting trade, the transactions do not involve foreign exchange outlay for a period exceeding ----
a) three months.*
b) Six Months
c) 12 months
d) one month
82. As per UCP-600 Reimbursing bank charges are on account of
a) Applicant
b) Negotiating Bank
c) Issuing Bank*
d) Reimbursing Bank
83. General permission is available to any resident individual to surrender received / realized / unspent / unused foreign exchange to an Authorised Person within a period of ------ days from the date of receipt / realisation / purchase /acquisition / date of return of the traveller, as the case may be
a) 180 days*
b) 90 days
c) One year
d) none of these
84. COVER RATE: is the rate at which
a) ADs can cover the transaction in the interbank market without making profit or incurring loss
b) Merchants cover the transaction with Ads
c) Both of the above
d) None of the above
85. What is income tax rate in case of NRO Deposits
a) Tax deductible irrespective of type of account and amount of interest, rate 20% in case of foreign remittance and 30% on deposits from local income. Surcharge and education cess extra.*
b) 10% in case PAN number submitted to bank
c) 20% in case PAN number not submitted to bank
d) Income tax is not applicable in case of NRO deposits.
86. As per UCP-600 in transferable letter of credit , letter of credit can be transferred
a) Any number of times
b) Only Once
C) To second beneficiary/ beneficiaries.*
d) Both b& c
87. The duplicate copies of GR/SDF/PP forms and shipping documents, once submitted to the banks for negotiation, collection, etc.,
a) Should not ordinarily be returned to exporters, except for rectification of errors and resubmission*
b) Should be sent to RBI
C) Should be sent to customs for revalidation
d) None of these
88. Under Liberalized Remittance Scheme for Resident Individuals Authorized Dealers may freely allow remittances by resident individuals up to ------per financial year (April-March) for any permitted current or capital account transactions or a combination of both.
a) USD 200,000
b) USD 250000*
C) USD 100000
d) USD 20000
89. After effecting remittances under the license, banks may preserve the copies of utilized license /s till
a) They are verified by the internal auditors or inspectors*
b) One year
c) five years
d) None of these
90. IN CASE OF PAPER PRESENTATION
a) UCP alone shall apply
b) Both UCP and e-UCP shall apply
c) Both of the above*
d) None of the above
91. Supply of goods/ services by Indian exporter to UN agencies for execution of projects in India where payment is realized in foreign currency is called as.
a) Deemed exports*
b) Merchanting trade
c) Domestic supply
d) None of these
92. As per UCP-600, A nominated bank acting on its nomination, a confirming bank, if any, and the issuing bank shall each have a maximum of------- days following the day of presentation to determine if a presentation is complying.
a) 5 days
b) 5 banking days*
c) 7 days
d) 7 banking days
93. Authorized Dealers may accept payment in cash up to Rs. ---- against sale of foreign exchange for travel abroad (for private visit or for any other purpose). Wherever the sale of foreign exchange exceeds the amount equivalent to Rs. ----, the payment must be received only by a crossed cheque Banker’s Cheque / Pay Order / Demand Draft or Debit / credit / prepaid cards
a) Rs.50000*
b) Rs 49999.99
c) Rs 20000
d) Rs 19999.99
94. ---is the lowest price that the buyer is offering for a particular currency at the moment. -----is the highest price acceptable to the seller
a) Bid, Offer
b) Offer, Bid
c) BID, Bid*
d) Offer, Offer
95. Which account can be opened by a foreign national of non-Indian origin visiting India, with funds remitted from outside India through banking channel or by sale of foreign exchange brought by him to India.
a) NRO current account
b) NRO Saving account*
b) Both of the above
c) None of the above
96. NGOs engaged in micro finance activities can raise ECB up to or its equivalent during a financial year. Designated AD bank has to ensure that at the time of drawdown the forex exposure of the borrower is fully hedged
a) USD 5 million
b) USD 1 million
c) USD 10 million*
d) None of these
97. Banks should furnish to the Reserve Bank, on a half-yearly basis, a consolidated statement in Form XOS giving details of all export bills outstanding beyond six months from the date of export as at the end of June and December every year. The statement should be submitted in triplicate within -----days from the close of the relative half-year.
a) 7 days
b) 10 days
c) 15 days*
d) 30 days
98. As per UCP-600 A presentation including one or more original transport document must be made by or on behalf of the beneficiary not later than ------days after the date of shipment
a) 21 calendar days
b) not later than the expiry date of credit
c) Both of these*
d) none of these
99. What are provisions for Interest rates in case of NRE Fixed Deposits?
a) LIBOR / SWAP rates, as on the last working day of the previous month, for US Dollar of corresponding maturities PLUS 175 BASIS POINTS*
b) LIBOR / SWAP rates, as on the last working day of the previous month, for US Dollar of corresponding maturities PLUS 100 BASIS POINTS
c) LIBOR / SWAP rates, as on the last working day of the previous month, for US Dollar of corresponding maturities PLUS 75 BASIS POINTS
d) None of the above.
100. DIRECT QUOTATION means
a) A given number of units of foreign currency per unit of domestic currency e.g. Rs. 100=$2.46
b) A given number of units of domestic currency per unit of foreign currency e.g. $1=Rs. 45.56*
c) Any of the above
d) None of the above
101. What is the maximum amount of Loan against NRE/ FCNR (B) Deposits?
a) Rs. 100 LAC
b) Rs. 500 lac
c) No limit*
d) None of the above
102. Which of these is not correct about FCNR(B) deposits in PNB
a) FCNR (B)) can be opened and maintained by designated branches only.
b) Indian staff posted at Indian Embassy in Pakistan/Bangladesh and their non-resident dependents may open these accounts
c) These accounts can be opened in six currencies*
d) None of the above
103. The Interest on deposits accepted under FCNR (B) scheme shall be paid on the basis of ---- days a year
a) 365 days
b) 366 days
c) 360 days*
d) 365/ 366 days in accordance with leap year.
104. Minimum period for NRE/ FCNR ( B) fixed deposits is
a) 7 days
b) 3months
c) One year*
d) Five years
(all the questions as per RB circular may some incorrect and so read circular and correct your self)
