Name of the Organisation : Department Of Economics,North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
Exam : MA/MSc Question Papers
Subject :Indian Economic Problems and Policy
Year : 2013
Document Type : Model & Past Question Papers
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Indian Economic 2012 : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/13336-Indianeco12.pdf
Indian Economic 2013 : https://www.pdfquestion.in/uploads/13336-Indianeco13.pdf
Indian Economic Problems and Policy Question Paper :
Full Marks: 75;
Time: 3 hours
** The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
** Answer five questions, selecting at least one from each Credit
Related : North-Eastern Hill University Historical Perspective of Modern Economics-II Question Paper : www.pdfquestion.in/13332.html
CREDIT – I :
1. What is the state and trends of human development in India? According to you, what are the issues that need to be addressed to bring about a faster and inclusive development of the country? [8+7]
2. Describe in detail the wage employment component of poverty alleviation schemes initiated since the 1970s. What are the main provisions of MGNREGA that makes it different from similar schemes of the past? [9+6]
CREDIT – II :
3. Highlight the salient features and indicators of census of India 2011. Comment on the statement that ‘India is set to reap the benefits of demographic dividend’. [7+8]
4. Elaborate on the main receipts and expenditure items of the government of India as per the latest budget figures? What steps should be taken to reduce the fiscal and revenue deficits of the central government. [9+6]
CREDIT – III :
5. Critically evaluate the achievements and failures of land reforms in India. [15]
6. Do you agree that the License Raj was one of the factors responsible for the tardy industrial growth in the country? How has the new industrial policy helped to create a more liberalised and competitive environment for Industry in India? [10+5]
CREDIT – IV :
7. What were the reasons that necessitated banking sector reforms in India? Provide a brief account of the main reforms measures introduced in the banking sector. [10+5]
8. Write short notes on the following (any two): [7.5×2]
(a) Liberalised exchange rate policy (b) Trade reforms (c) Current account deficit
Indian Economic Problems and Policy 2012 :
Full Marks: 75;
Time: 3 hours
** The figure in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
** Answer five questions, selecting at least one from each Credit
Credit- I :
1 .Discuss the objectives, strategy and achievements of 10th five year plan. (5+5+5)
2. What are the indicators of Human Development Index? Discuss the HDI of different states of India. (7+8)
Credit- II :
3. Discuss Indian labour laws relating to employment agreement, suspension of employment agreement, indemnification of any type of damages and payment of service benefits. (5+5+5)
4. What is inclusive growth? How can it be achieved in India? (6+9)
Credit III :
5. Critically examine the Agriculture Price policy of the Government of India. (15)
6. Discuss the trends in industrial growth during the post reform period. What are the reasons accounting for the unsatisfactory performance of the industrial sector in this period? (7 + 8)
Credit IV :
7. Discuss the banking sector reforms undertaken since 1991. What has been the impact of the reforms on the performance of the banking sector? (7.5 * 2)
8. Write short notes on any two of the following:
(i) Changes in direction and composition of India’s foreign trade
(ii) Main features of the trade policy announced since 1991.
(iii) Liberalised exchange rate management system
(iv) FEMA
Budgetary Theory and Practice :
CREDIT – I :
1. What are the factors that cause inefficiency in a perfectly Competitive Market? What in your opinion should be the response of the government in removing these inefficiencies? 5+10= 15
2. Discuss the nature of federal-fiscal relations in India and suggest any change or improvement which you think is necessary. 10+5=15
CREDIT – II :
1. “The budgeting process needs both revenue as well as expenditure forecasting”, Explain the above statement 15
2. Examine the alternative decision rules in evaluating a particular hypothetical project. Which decision rule would you choose and why, when there exists a budget constraint? 10+5=15
CREDIT – III :
3. “A tax is said to be efficient if it does not alter the economic decisions of the firms and households” Critically examine the statement. 15 4. What are the various types of fees and charges? Explain the issues of efficiency in fees and charges. 5+10=15
CREDIT – IV :
1. What are the different purposes that grant satisfies? Discuss the extent to which grant can correct spatial externality. 5+10=15
2. Discuss the relationship between fungibility and maintenance of effort. Explain the case of fungibility and maintenance of effort with the help of indifference analysis. 5+10=15