March 2007

Economics
March 2007

Time: 3 Hours                                                  Marks:100

NB:
1. Attempt Five questions in all, with a minimum of two questions from each section.
2. Figures to the right indicte full marks.
3. Answers to the two sections should be written in the same answer book.

Section I
Q.1.
a) Evaluate the population policy of the Government of India since 1951. (10)
b) Discuss the measures taken by the Government to reduce the level of poverty in India. (10)

Q.2.
Examine the measures adopted by the Government to promote human development through investment in education, health and family welfare. (20)

Q.3.
Discuss the following:-
a) Sources of agricultural finance in India. (10)
b) Food security policy of the Government of India. (10)

Q.4.
a) Discuss the main features of the New Industrial Policy, 1991. (10)
b) What are the major problems of small scale industries in India? (10)

Q.5.
Write notes on any two of the following: (20)
a) Causes of income inequalities in India.
b) Growth of labour force in India.
c) Agricultural Research.
d) Disinvestment policy in India.

Section II
Q.6.
a) Explain the features of money market in India. (10)
b) Discuss the recent reforms in the Indian capital market. (10)

Q.7.
a) Analyse the recommendations of Raja Chelliah committee on tax reforms. (10)
b) Discuss the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management bill. (10)

Q.8.
a) Explain India's trade policy since 1991. (10)
b) What is the significance of Foreign Direct Investment in India? (10)

Q.9.
Write notes on any two of the following: (20)
a) Discuss the recent developments in the telecommunication sector.
b) What is the impact of WTO on the Indian economy?

Q.10.
Write notes on any two of the following: (20)
a) Performance of SEBI.
b) Composition of public expenditure in India.
c) India's external debt burden.
d) Changing role of the State.