Name of the University : Uttarakhand Open University
Degree : B.A
Department : Economics
Subject Code/Name : EC02 Development Issues in Indian Economics
Year : I
Document Type : Old Question Papers
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Development Issues in Indian Economics
Time : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 60
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Note : The Question Paper is divided into three Sections – A, B and C. Give the answers of every Section as per instructions.
Section – A
(Long Answer Questions)
Answer any two questions. Each question carries 15 marks. 2 × 15 = 30
1. Critically analyse the major changes which happened in Indian economy after the economic reforms of 1991.
2. Describe the determinants of economic development and explain that the HDI is the best index for measuring economic development.
3. Shed light on the role of agriculture sector in Indian economy. What are the reasons for the backwardness of Indian agriculture ? Briefly describe the measures in current budget for the improvement of Indian agriculture.
4. Enumerate the important changes in the composition of Indian exports and imports in post reform period.
Section – B : (Short Answer Questions)
Answer any four questions. Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Differentiate economic development and economic growth.
2. Explain the concept of poverty in India.
3. Write a short note on the role of MANREGA for finding the solution of the problem of unemployment in India.
4. Describe the role of public distribution system in securing the food security in India.
5. Discuss the various methods of irrigation in India.
6. Analyse the agricultural price policy in Indian economy.
7. Write a short note on salient features of current industrial policy.
8. Describe the salient features of current export import policy of Indian economy.
Section – C : Objective Questions (Compulsory)
Answer all questions. Each question carries 1 marks. 1 × 10 = 10
State whether the statement is True or False :
1. Agriculture sector in India contributes the maximum to national income. (True/False)
2. In post reform period HDI for India is continuously declining. (True/False)
3. According to current industrial policy only three sectors are fully reserved for public sector. (True/False)
4. Population growth is a major cause of environmental degradation. (True/False)
5. Indian economy has been in recession in the year 2011-12 due to the economic crisis in various countries of the world. (True/False)
6. According to constitutional provision right on minerals belongs to
(a) State Government
(b) Central Government
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
7. Mid Day Meal Programme for providing lunch includes
(a) Primary Education
(b) Secondary education
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
8. In the year 2011-12 growth rate of GDP of Indian Economy was
(a) 6.4%
(b) 6.8%
(c) 8.5%
(d) 8.4%
9. Match Column I and Column II and choose the right answer
Column I Column II
A. Vicious circle of Poverty 1. WTO
B. HDI 2. Expansion of Market
C, Globalization 3. Ragner Narkse
D. World Trade 4. Mahboob Ul Haque
(a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(b) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
(c) A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2
(d) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
10. Match Column I and Column II and choose the right answer
Column I Column II
A. Forest 1. Man Made product
B. Capital 2. Natural Resource
C, Banking & Finance 3. Edible oil production
D. Yellow revolution 4. Service Sector
(a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(b) A-2, B-1 C-4, D-1
(c) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
(d) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
First Year, Examination-2015 :
EC-02 :
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 60
Note : This paper is of sixty (60) marks divided into three (03) sections A, B, and C. Attempt the questions contained in these sections according to the detailed instructions given therein.
Section – A : (Long Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘A’ contains four (04) long-answer-type questions of fifteen (15) marks each. Learners are required to answer any two (02) questions only. (2×15=30)
1. Discuss the main characteristics of Indian economy with reference to the developing economy.
2. Discuss in brief the various success of Industrial finance in India.
3. What are the main problems of small and cottage industries in India ? How can these be solved ?
4. Discuss the causes of high growth of population in India.
Section – B : (Short Answer Type Questions)
Note : Section ‘B’ contains eight (08) short-answer-type questions of five (05) marks each. Learners are required to answer any four (04) questions only. (4×5=20)
1. What are the main elements of green revolution ?
2. Forest Resources of India.
2. Causes of educated unemployment in India.
4. Causes of Industrial disputes in India
5. Problems of Agricultural Finance in India.