CMR Institute of Management Studies
(Autonomous)
Affiliated to Bangalore University
Department of Management and Commerce
III Sem. M.Com - Model Question Paper [2017-18]
Subject: Commodity Markets
Subject Code: 3MCom06 (15)
Duration: 3 hrs. Total Marks: 100
SECTION A
I. Answer any FIFTEEN questions of the following questions: (15 x2 =30)
1. What is meant by commodity?
2. Define Cartels.
3. Who is a Speculator?
4. What is Call and Put Option?
5. What is a Futures Contract?
6. Give the meaning of Spot Price?
7. Define Commodity Exchange.
8. Name two leading commodity exchanges of India.
9. What do you understand by E-Auction?
10. What do CBOT and NCDEX stand for?
11. How does futures market benefit farmers?
12. What is the meaning of Mark to Market?
13. What do you understand by OTC Derivative Contracts?
14. Name four precious metals traded on commodity exchanges.
15. What are the benefits of commodity forward/future trading?
16. Quote the differences between American and European Options.
17. Who is the regulator of the Commodity Exchanges in India?
18. Name 4 organizations that play important role in International Commodity Agreements.
SECTION B
II Answer any FIVE questions of the following questions: (5 x 6=30)
19. Quote the difference between commodity derivative and financial derivative.
20. Briefly elaborate on the product profile and consumption trends of Sugar.
21. Briefly explain the various International Commodity Agreements with reference to agricultural
crops.
22. What do you understand by market? Discuss the types of markets.
23. Define Public and Private Cartels. Explain the Role of Cartels.
24. Discuss briefly about the various aspects, a commodity trader will consider for Gold Trading in
commodity exchange.
25. What is the Role of Commodity Exchanges in National and International Scenario?
26. What do you understand by Mark to Market? What is M2M role in Commodity Markets?
