ECONOMICS
March 2007
Time: 3 Hours
Marks: 100
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
- Q.1 a) Evaluate the population policy of the Government of India since 1951. 10
- b) Discuss the measures taken by the Government to reduce the level of poverty in India. 10
- Q.2 Examine the measures adopted by the Government to promote human development through investment in education, health and family welfare. 20
- Q.3 Discuss the following:-
- a) Sources of agricultural finance in India. 10
- b) Food security policy of the Government of India. 10
- Q.4 a) Discuss the main features of the New Industrial Policy, 1991. 10
- b) What are the major problems of small scale industries in India? 10
- Q.5 Write notes on any two of the following: 20
- a) Causes of income inequalities in India.
- b) Growth of labour force in India.
- c) Agricultural Research.
- d) Disinvestment policy in India.
Section II
- Q.6 a) Explain the features of money market in India. 10
- b) Discuss the recent reforms in the Indian capital market. 10
- Q.7 a) Analyse the recommendations of Raja Chelliah committee on tax reforms. 10
- b) Discuss the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management bill. 10
- Q.8 a) Explain India's trade policy since 1991. 10
- b) What is the significance of Foreign Direct Investment in India? 10
- Q.9 Write notes on any two of the following: 20
- a) Discuss the recent developments in the telecommunication sector.
- b) What is the impact of WTO on the Indian economy?
- Q.10 Write notes on any two of the following: 20
- a) Performance of SEBI.
- b) Composition of public expenditure in India.
- c) India's external debt burden.
- d) Changing role of the State.