IGNOU IBO-03 Assignment 2026-27
India’s Foreign Trade
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 23 Oct 2026, 07:25 am.
About the IBO-03 assignment
The IBO-03 assignment covers all blocks of India’s Foreign Trade. Topics include changes in India’s imports and exports, industrial policy, export processing zones, trade balances, regional cooperation, and export opportunities for handicrafts, gems and jewellery.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, totalling 100 marks. It combines longer discussions, a two-part question, comments on four statements, and four short notes. The assignment contributes 30% to the final assessment.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 4+8+8 | Discuss the characteristics of India’s foreign trade and assess changes in the product composition and geographical direction of imports and exports, including their significance. |
| Q2 | 10+10 | Examine the objectives and main features of the new industrial policy, and explain export processing zones and the benefits and facilities available to their units. |
| Q3 | 4×5 | Evaluate four statements concerning the scope of trade and payments balances, India’s agricultural export share, import dependence in gems and jewellery, and oil’s influence on the UAE economy. |
| Q4 | 4×5 | Prepare short notes on capital account convertibility, SAARC summits, India’s engineering industry, and the relationship between the WTO and agricultural exports. |
| Q5 | 4+8+8 | Describe the composition of handicrafts and examine export prospects and development measures for handicrafts, gems and jewellery. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer every question in the assignment.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before preparing your responses.
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