| Business Economics |
| Time: 3 Hours |
March – 2004 |
Marks: 100 |
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| N.B. : |
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Attempt any five questions in all, with a minimum of two questions from each section. |
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Figures to the right indicate marks assigned to each question. |
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Answers to the both the sections should be written in the same answer-book. |
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| SECTION I |
| Q. 1. |
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Examine the changes in the sectoral composition of India's national income over the last five decades. |
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Describe the nature and extent of the incidence of poverty in India. |
10 |
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| Q. 2. |
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Examine the trend and the features of growth in labour force participation in India in the nineties. |
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Suggest measures to increase employment. |
10 |
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| Q. 3. |
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Discuss the changes in the composition of agricultural output since 1960-61. |
10 |
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What are the causes of low agricultural productivity in India? |
10 |
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| Q. 4. |
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Examine the changes introduced in the New Industrial Policy of 1991 with respect to industrial licensing and foreign investment. |
10 |
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Discuss the objectives of disinvestment policy of the Government of India. |
10 |
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| Q. 5. |
Write notes on any two : |
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a) |
Causes of income inequalities in India. |
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Human development through-health and family welfare. |
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Problems of agricultural marketing in India. |
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d) |
1991 and 2000 policy package for small scale sector. |
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| SECTION II |
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How far has nationalisation of commercial banks in India achieved its objectives? |
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| Q. 7. |
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Describe the composition and growth of public expenditure of the Central Government. |
10 |
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Critically evaluate the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Bill - 2000. |
10 |
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| Q. 8. |
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Examine the changes in the current account and capital account balance of India's Balance of Payments since nineties. |
10 |
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What are the role and limitations of Multi-National Corporations? |
10 |
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| Q. 9. |
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What is meant by the term 'infrastructure'? Describe the need for the development of infrastructure. |
10 |
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Explain the changing role of States in India. |
10 |
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| Q. 10. |
Write notes on any two : |
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Functions of SEBI. |
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Indian tax structure. |
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Role of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). |
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d) |
TRIPS, TRIMS and GATS of the WTO |
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