| Business Economics |
| Time: 3 Hours |
March – 2003 |
Marks: 100 |
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| 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. |
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Explain the structural changes in the Indian economy over the period of planning. |
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b) |
Critically examine the recent measures taken by the government to reduce the incidence of Poverty in India. |
10 |
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| Q. 2. |
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Describe the structure of employment in India, bringing out the sectorwise distribution of employment. |
10 |
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State the measures adopted by government to promote Human Development in India through Health and Family Welfare. |
10 |
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| Q. 3. |
a) |
Explain the nature of constraints in Indian agriculture with reference to Land Reforms. |
10 |
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b) |
Examine critically the Agricultural Price Policy of the Government of India. |
10 |
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Analysis the nature of growth and diversification of Indian industrial sector in the pre-reform and post-reform period. |
20 |
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| Q. 5. |
Write notes on any two : |
20 |
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a) |
Population Policy of Government of India |
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b) |
Growth rate of Labour Force in India |
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c) |
Food Security in India |
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d) |
New Industrial Policy, 1991 |
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| SECTION II |
| Q. 6. |
a) |
Explain the factors contributing to the growth and development of Capital Market in India. |
10 |
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b) |
Outline the important reforms that have taken place in the Indian Capital Market. |
10 |
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| Q. 7. |
a) |
Examine the drawbacks of the Indian tax structure. |
10 |
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b) |
Enumerate the various tax reforms adopted in India from 1991 onwards. |
10 |
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| Q. 8. |
a) |
Explain the role of Foreign Direct Investment in Indian economic development. |
8 |
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b) |
Give an account of the government's policy towards Foreign Direct Investment in India since 1991. |
12 |
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| Q. 9. |
a) |
Bring out the significance of infrastructure development in the promotion of economic growth in India. |
10 |
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b) |
Examine the impact of World Trade Organisation Agreements on the Indian economy. |
10 |
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| Q. 10. |
Write notes on any two : |
20 |
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a) |
Narasimham Committee Report on Banking Sector Reforms |
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b) |
Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Bill 2000 |
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c) |
Indian Balance of Payments Position since, 1991 |
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d) |
Role of Government in Post-Reform Period. |
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