ECONOMICS
March 2007
NB:
- Attempt Five questions in all, with a minimum of two questions from each section.
- Figures to the right indicte full marks.
- Answers to the two sections should be written in the same answer book.
Section I
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Q.1
a)
Evaluate the population policy of the Government of India since 1951.
10
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b)
Discuss the measures taken by the Government to reduce the level of poverty in India.
10
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Q.2
Examine the measures adopted by the Government to promote human development through investment in education, health and family welfare.
20
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Q.3
Discuss the following:-
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a)
Sources of agricultural finance in India.
10
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b)
Food security policy of the Government of India.
10
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Q.4
a)
Discuss the main features of the New Industrial Policy, 1991.
10
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b)
What are the major problems of small scale industries in India?
10
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Q.5
Write notes on any two of the following:
20
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a)
Causes of income inequalities in India.
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b)
Growth of labour force in India.
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c)
Agricultural Research.
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d)
Disinvestment policy in India.
Section II
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Q.6
a)
Explain the features of money market in India.
10
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b)
Discuss the recent reforms in the Indian capital market.
10
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Q.7
a)
Analyse the recommendations of Raja Chelliah committee on tax reforms.
10
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b)
Discuss the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management bill.
10
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Q.8
a)
Explain India's trade policy since 1991.
10
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b)
What is the significance of Foreign Direct Investment in India?
10
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Q.9
Write notes on any two of the following:
20
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a)
Discuss the recent developments in the telecommunication sector.
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b)
What is the impact of WTO on the Indian economy?
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Q.10
Write notes on any two of the following:
20
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a)
Performance of SEBI.
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b)
Composition of public expenditure in India.
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c)
India's external debt burden.
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d)
Changing role of the State.
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