October 2008

Economics
October 2008

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) How is economic growth different from economic development? Explain the trend in National Income growth in India during the planning period. (10)
b) Explain the success and failure of Government measures in promoting human development through education and health. (10)

Q.2.
a) Has agriculture contributed adequately to the economic growth of the country? Support your answer with facts and figures. (10)
b) Explain the positive and negative impacts of WTO agreements on Indian agriculture. (10)

Q.3.
a) Explain the role of Small Scale Industries in the economic development of India.(10)
b) Critically examine the New Industrial Policy, 1991. (10)

Q.4.
a) Explain the concept and nature of unemployment in India. (10)
b) Discuss the impact of Globalisation on the current employment situation in the country. (10)

Q.5.
Write explanatory notes on any two of the following: (20)
a) Changes in Sectoral Composition of National Income.
b) National Agricultural Policy, 2000.
c) Issues Related to Disinvestment in India.
d) Problem of Child Labour in India.

Section II
Q.6.
a) Explain and illustrate the Principle of Maximum Social Advantage. (10)
b) Explain in detail the various types of Public Expenditure. (10)

Q.7.
a) Explain merits of Direct taxes and demerits of ndirect taxes. (10)
b) Describe the various concepts of deficit in the Union Budget. Give suitable examples. (10)

Q.8.
Critically examine the Classical Theory of International Trade. (10)

Q.9.
a) Explain the monetary and non-monetary methods of correcting disequilibrium in Balance of Payments. (10)
b) Examine the Balance of Payments position of India under the New Economic Policy.(10)

Q.10.
Write explanatory notes on any two of the following: (20)
a) Components of Union Budget
b) Growth of Public Expenditure in India.
c) Factor Price Equalisation.
d) TRIMS and TRIPS

April 2008

Economics
April 2008
(Revised Course)

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.
Analyse the growth performance of the Indian economy with respect to indicators such as National Income and Per Capita Income since Independence. (20)

Q.2.
a) Discuss the concept of food security in India. Explain the government measures to tackle it. (10)
b) Explain the features of National Agricultural Policy, 2000. (10)

Q.3.
a) Discuss the main features of Industrial Policy, 1991. (10)
b) Examine the significance and problems of the service sector. Can service led growth in India be sustainable ? (10)

Q.4.
a) Describe the existing occupational structure in India. (10)
b) Discuss the consequences of child labour in India. Suggest measures to eradicate it. (10)

Q.5.
Write explanatory notes on any two of the following : (20)
a) Importance of social sector – education and health in sustaining economic growth.
b) Effects of WTO agreements on Indian Agriculture.
c) Problems of Small Scale Industries in India.
d) Peculiarities of Indian Labour Market.

Section II
Q.6.
'Social Advantage is maximum when Marginal Social Benefit equals Marginal Social Sacrifice.' Examine critically. (10)

Q.7.
a) Discuss the relative importance of direct taxes and indirect taxes in a developing economy like India. (10)
b) Explain the classification of Public Expenditure in India. Is all Public Expenditure good for an economy ? Give reasons. (10)

Q.8.
a) Explain how differences in factor endowments determine the course of international trade. (10)
b) How does it mark an advance over the Theory of Comparative Cost ? (10)

Q.9.
a) Discuss the causes and types of disequilibrium in Balance of Payments. (10)
b) Explain the methods of correction of disequilibrium in Balance of Payments. (10)

Q.10.
Write explanatory notes on any two of the following: (20)
a) Types of Public Debt
b) Causes of growth of Public Expenditure in India
c) Structure of Balance of Payments in India
d) TRIPS and GATS.

October 2007

Economics
October 2007

Time: 3 Hours                                                  Marks:100

NB:
1. Answer any five questions, with a minimum of two questions from each section.
2. Figures to the right indicte full marks.
3. Answers to both the sections should be written in the same answerbook.

Section I
Q.1.
a) Examine the trends in the growth of national income of India. (10)
b) Explain the measures taken by the government to promote education for human development. (10)

Q.2.
a) What are the essential features of the Agreement on Agriculture under WTO? (10)
b) Examine on food security system in India. (10)

Q.3.
What are the problems faced by small-scale industries in India? Explain the measures taken by the government since 1991 for the development of the small-scale sector. (20)

Q.4.
a) Discuss the measures taken by the government to promote employment in India. (10)
b) Define child labour and explain the causes for child labour. (10)

Q.5.
Write notes on any two of the following: (20)
a) The National Population Policy 2000.
b) Policy of Disinvestment.
c) New Industrial Policy, 1991.
d) Problems of female labour.

Section II
Q.6.
Discuss in detail the Principle of Maximum Social Advantage. What are its limitations? (20)

Q.7.
a) What are the merits and demerits of direct and indirect taxes? (10)
b) Explain the following: (10)
i) The various components of budget.
ii) Types of deficits.

Q.8.
Explain Ricardo's Comparative Cost Advantage Theory and point out its limitations?(20)

Q.9.
a) Examine the changes in the composition and directions of India's foreign trade since 1991. (10)
b) What are the measures used to correct a deficit in the balance of payments position? (10)

Q.10.
Write notes on any two of the following: (20)
a) WTO and TRIPS.
b) FRBM Act, 2003.
c) Sources of public revenue.
d) Modern Theory of International Trade.

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.

October 2006

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March 2006

Paper Not Available

October 2005

Business Economics
October 2005

Time: 3 Hours                                                  Marks:100

N. B. :
(1) Attempt any five questions in all, with a minimum of two questions from each section.
(2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(3) Answers to the both the sections should be written in the same answer-book.

SECTION I
Q.1.
a) Explain the poverty alleviation programmes in operation in India. (10)
b) Discuss the extent of income inequalities in India (10)

Q.2.
Examine the measures adopted by the government in promoting human development through investments in education, health and family welfare. (20)

Q.3.
a) Evaluate the agricultural price policy in India. (10)
b) Explain the quantitative changes in the production and productivity of agricultural crops during the plan period. (10)

Q.4.
a) What are the major problems of small scale industries in India ? . (10)
b) Write explanatory note on Disinvestment Policy in India. (10)

Q.5.
Write notes on any two: (20)
a) National Population Policy2000
b) Structure of Employment in India
c) Performance of NABARD.
d) Features of New Industrial Policy 1991.

SECTION II
Q.6.
a) Indian Money Market (10)
b) Indian Capital Market (10)

Q.7.
Critically examine the Indian tax structure. (20)

Q.8.
(a) Explain the problems of balance of payments in India since nineties. (10)
(b) Bring out the changes in India's trade policy since 1991. (10)

Q.9.
(a) Analyse the sources of finance for planned expenditure in India. (10)
(b) Discuss the impact of WTO on Indian Economy.

Q.10.
Write notes on any two of the following : (20)
(a) Narasimham Committee Reports on Banking Sector Reforms.
(b) Management of Internal Public Debt in India.
(c) Foreign Direct Investment in India.
(d) Changing Role of State.