Test your Knowledge on Export of SCOMET

Test your Knowledge on Export of SCOMET

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Here are 25 objective-type (MCQ) questions on the Export of SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies) items under India’s export control framework. These are suitable for exporter training, compliance workshops, or trade policy studies.

✅ Objective-Type Questions on Export of SCOMET Items

1. What does SCOMET stand for?

a) Standard Chemicals and Materials for Export Trade
b) Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies
c) Strategic Components for Export Market Entry
d) Scientific Chemicals for Overseas Manufacturing and Engineering Trade
 

2. Which body regulates the export of SCOMET items in India?

a) Reserve Bank of India
b) Ministry of Finance
c) Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
d) NITI Aayog
 

3. Under which legal framework is SCOMET export controlled in India?

a) Companies Act, 2013
b) Customs Act, 1962
c) Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992
d) Foreign Contribution Regulation Act
 

4. SCOMET items are listed in which schedule of India’s Export Policy?

a) Schedule 1
b) Schedule 2
c) Schedule 3
d) ITC(HS) Chapter 98
 

5. Export of SCOMET items generally requires:

a) Advance Authorization
b) Duty Drawback
c) Authorisation from DGFT
d) No restriction
 

6. Which item would not typically fall under the SCOMET list?

a) Missile technology items
b) Nuclear materials
c) Edible oils
d) Dual-use biological equipment
 

7. SCOMET items are categorized under how many categories (as of FTP 2023)?

a) 5
b) 7
c) 9
d) 12
 

8. Category 0 of the SCOMET List refers to:

a) Aerospace technologies
b) Nuclear material and related items
c) Microelectronics
d) Agricultural chemicals
 

9. Which of the following is true about Category 6 SCOMET items?

a) Related to marine species
b) Related to materials restricted under the Wassenaar Arrangement
c) Reserved for munitions list
d) None of the above
 

10. Which license is mandatory for exporting Category 0 (nuclear) items?

a) IEC
b) RBI Approval
c) Authorization from Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
d) None
 

11. Export of Category 8 (Special materials and related equipment) items requires:

a) No permission
b) Export license from DGFT
c) Clearance from Ministry of Finance
d) Only intimation to customs
 

12. What is the first step to export a SCOMET item?

a) Apply to RBI
b) Intimate to Customs
c) Apply for an export authorization to DGFT
d) None
 

13. An end-use and end-user certificate is typically required for:

a) SCOMET item export authorization
b) GST refund application
c) Duty exemption
d) Trademark registration
 

14. Who issues the SCOMET export authorization?

a) Ministry of External Affairs
b) Ministry of Defence
c) DGFT
d) CBIC
 

15. Exporters of SCOMET items must ensure compliance with which international regime?

a) WTO Agreement on Tariffs
b) Global Compact on Refugees
c) Multilateral Export Control Regimes
d) Basel Convention
 

16. India is a member of which of these regimes that relate to export control?

a) Wassenaar Arrangement
b) Nuclear Suppliers Group
c) Australia Group
d) All of the above
 

17. Is re-export of SCOMET items allowed?

a) Yes, freely
b) Yes, with authorization
c) No
d) Only for Category 9
 

18. What is Category 7 of the SCOMET List?

a) Nuclear items
b) Aerospace and propulsion
c) Technology relating to all categories
d) Chemical warfare agents
 

19. Exporters violating SCOMET regulations may be penalized under:

a) GST Law
b) Customs Act
c) FTDR Act and FEMA
d) Indian Penal Code
 

20. How often is the SCOMET list reviewed or updated by DGFT?

a) Once in 10 years
b) Never
c) Periodically as needed
d) Every month
 

21. Are SCOMET items eligible for RoDTEP benefits?

a) Yes
b) No
c) Only for Category 1
d) Only for items exported under EPCG
 

22. Dual-use items mean:

a) Items used for both civilian and military purposes
b) Items usable in two countries
c) Items with double value
d) Items used twice
 

23. Exporters of SCOMET items may be asked to maintain records for how long?

a) 1 year
b) 3 years
c) 5 years
d) 10 years
 

24. Technology transfer (emails, cloud, remote access) of SCOMET-classified data may also require:

a) RBI permission
b) DGFT authorization
c) ISP license
d) No permission
 

25. The 'No Objection Certificate (NOC)' for SCOMET export is issued by:

a) DGFT
b) Ministry of Home Affairs
c) Ministry of External Affairs / concerned technical authority
d) RBI
 

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https://content.dgft.gov.in/Website/DGFT_FAQs_SCOMET-v1.0.pdf