LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2006

                                      EC 4501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – I (AGRI. & DEVELOP.)

(Also equivalent to ECO504)

 

 

Date & Time : 27-04-2006/9.00-12.00         Dept. No.                                                        Max. : 100 Marks

PART – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                      (5 ´ 4 = 20 Marks)

1. Bring out the various causes of food problems in India.
2. Mention the various sources of irrigation in India.
3. Distinguish between IAAP, IADP and Package program.
4. Give an account of fragmentation and subdivision of holdings.
5. State the important characteristic features of agriculture in India.
6. Make out a brief resume of agriculture taxation in India.
7. Sixth five-year plan is a rural development plan – Explain.

PART – B

Answer any FOUR questions in about 250 words each.                  (4 ´ 10 = 40 Marks)

 

8. Elucidate the role played by agricultural sector for the development of Indian economy.
9. Bring out the various functions of agriculture marketing. Mention the success and failure of the same in India.
10. What are the steps taken by the Government of India for the development of allied activities in India?
11. State the important causes and remedies of food problem in India.
12. Evaluate the performance of first and second five-year plan for the development of agriculture sector in India.
13. Examine the performance of NABARD for the development of agriculture in India.
14. Evaluate the features of primary, central and state cooperative societies for the development of agriculture sector in India.

 

PART – C

 

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.                    (2 ´ 20 = 40 Marks)

 

15. Discuss the various success and failures of Green revolution in India.
16. Critically examine the working of land reform policies for the development of agriculture in India.
17. Describe the success and failures of banking and non-banking finance for the development of agriculture in India.

The development of agriculture during the period of Eighth and Ninth five-year plans is very successful – Discuss.

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AN 12

FIFTH SEMESTER – NOV 2006

         EC 5500 – INDIAN ECONOMY – II

(Also equivalent to ECO 505)

 

 

Date & Time : 25-10-2006/9.00-12.00         Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

 

Part  – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                  (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

1. Define ‘Mixed Economy’.
2. What do you mean by industrialization?
3. Point out the different types of joint sectors in India.
4. Give a brief account on state trading corporations.
5. What is a tiny enterprise mean?
6. What is meant by rail-road coordination?
7. Write a short note on the cooperatives.

 

Part – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.            (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

8. Bring out the importance of industrialization.
9. Explain the objectives of the Tenth Five Year plan.
10. Describe the problems faced by the private sector in India.
11. Give a detailed account about the Iron and Steel industry.
12. Explain the issues and growth of IT sector.
13. Trace out the problems of transport divisions in India.
14. Describe the reforms in the shipping sector.

 

Part – C

 

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.              (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

15. Elaborate on the growth and importance of industries during the plan period.
16. Critically evaluate the new textile policy.
17. Explain the role of public sector in India
18. Elaborate on the importance of transportation in India.

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AN 02

FIRST SEMESTER – NOV 2006

         EC 1501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – I

 

 

Date & Time : 03-11-2006/1.00-4.00           Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

Part  – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                  (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

1. Mention the causes and remedies of rural indebtedness.
2. What is new forest policy?
3. State the importance of Dual price policy.
4. Define agricultural labour, marginal farmers and small farmers.
5. How do we measure farm efficiency.
6. How will you correlate fragmentation, sub-division and consolidation of holdings?
7. Define cropping pattern. What are the factors determining the same.

 

Part – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.            (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

8. Explain the various sources of irrigation in India.
9. Define agricultural marketing. What are the defects and remedies of the same.
10. Evaluate the performance of agriculture during the plan perods.
11. Make out a brief resume of the development of cottage, small scale agro based industries for the generation of employment opportunities.
12. Bring out the various problems and solutions of agriclutral sector.
13. Examine the role of RRB for the development of agricultural sector.
14. “First Five Year Plan concentrates mainly agricultural development” – Discuss.

 

Part – C

 

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.              (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

15. Critically examine the impact of Green Revolution in India.
16. The implementation of land reforms and its policies are completely a failure – Discuss. Suggest the remedial measures of the same.
17. Define cooperative farming, better farming, just farming, and marketing societies. State the importance of cooperative societies in India.
18. What are the remedial measures to solve the problems of money lenders and finance for agricultural operations of the farmers? Mention the role played by NBFI and Banking finance in India.

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BP 09

DEGREE EXAMINATION –ECONOMICS

FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

EC 5500 – INDIAN ECONOMY – II

 

 

Date & Time: 27/04/2007 / 1:00 – 4:00            Dept. No.                                                      Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

Part  – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                      (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

1. Write a short note on industrialization.
2. Define joint sector.
3. What is a tax holiday?
4. What do you mean by Globalization?
5. Differentiate between whole sale and retail trading.
6. What does MRTP Act mean?
7. Write a short note on cottage industries.

 

Part – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.                  (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

8. Bring out the features of Mixed economy.
9. Explain the status of Automobile industry in India.
10. What are the problems of road transport?
11. Describe the relevance of outsourcing and globalization.
12. What are the causes for the expansion of public enterprises?
13. Explain the reasons for nationalization of road transport.
14. Describe the significance of petrochemical industry.

 

Part – C

 

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.                    (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

15. Discuss the importance of infrastructural facilities for the speedy and faster economic growth of India.
16. Discuss the role of the cotton textile industry in the generation of employment and industrialization of the country.
17. Critically evaluate the STC of India.
18. Elucidate the superiority of Railways over Road ways in India.

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B.A.

RF 55

DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

EC 1501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – I

 

 

Date & Time: 26/04/2007 / 1:00 – 4:00            Dept. No.                                                      Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

Part – A

 

Answer any five questions in about 75 words each.                            5*4=20

 

1. State the features of Mixed Economy
2. Define National Income.
3. What is Density of Population?
4. Differenciate between Renewable and Non-renewable resources
5. Write a Short note on Green Revolution.
6. Point out the objectives of NABARD
7. What does PDS refer to.

 

Part – B

 

Answer any four questions in about 250 words each                                   4*10=40

 

8. Explain the Obstacles of economic development in India
9. Describe the Agricultural Pricing in India
10. Elaborate the Cropping Pattern in India
11. What are the functions of NABARD?
12. Explain the various Sources of Rural Credit
13. Describe the Demographic Transition theory
14. What are the causes of Small size holding of land?

 

Part  -C

 

Answer any two questions in about 900 words:                                            2*20=40

 

15. Explain the various methods of calculating National Income and difficulties encountered.
16. Critically evaluate the role of Green Revolution in India
17. Evaluate the role of Co operative Marketing in Agriculture

Describe the Food Problem and the policies taken by the Government

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RF 45

DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2007

EC 4501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – I (AGRI. & DEVELOP.)

 

 

Date & Time: 24/04/2007 / 9:00 – 12:00            Dept. No.                                                      Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

 

Part – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                      (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

1. Mention the important causes for low productivity in agriculture.
2. Define “Disguised unemployment”
3. What is ceiling on land holdings?
4. Distinguish between IAAP, IADP and Package Programmes.
5. State the importance of “Farm size and Productivity’
6. Mention the reasons for the failure of cooperative societies.
7. Give an account of Regulated Market and Market intelligence

Part – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 250 words each.                  (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

8. What are the sources of irrigation in Indian agriculture? Mention the importance of multipurpose river valley project.
9. Bring out the role of agriculture in economic development.
10. Mention the success and failures of agricultural development during the “First Five Year Plan”.
11. Define the concept “Food Security” What are the causes and remedies of food problems in India?
12. Discuss the development of agriculture during Ninth and Tenth five-year plans.
13. How does sub-division and fragmentation affect productivity in agriculture?
14. Define crop and cropping pattern. What are the factors determining cropping pattern?

 

Part – C

 

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.                    (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

15. Evaluate the performance of land reforms in India.
16. Critically examine the working of Green revolution in India.
17. List out the success and failures of agriculture development in India during the plan period.
18. Examine the working of cooperative sectors in India for the development of agricultural sector.

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B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

BC 22

FIFTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2008

EC 5500 – INDIAN ECONOMY – II

 

 

 

Date : 28/04/2008                Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

PART – A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                                  (5 x 4 = 20)

 

1. What do you mean by industrialization?
2. Mention the importance of industrial policies.
3. List industries requiring compulsory industrial licensing as per the new system.
4. State the objectives of industrial estate.
5. What are ancillary industries?
6. Distinguish between wholesale trade and retail trade.
7. Write a note on aircraft manufacture in India.

 

PART – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 75 words each.                                (4 x 10 = 40)

 

1. Bring out the arguments for industrialization in India.
2. Briefly discuss the vital points in the trends in the industrial growth during the plan periods.
3. Analyse the importance and problems of cotton textile industries in India.
4. Bring out the problems of cotton textile industries in India.
5. Analyse the growth of sunrise industries in India.
6. Analyse the working of public distribution system.
7. Explain economies in the choice of transport.

 

PART – C

 

Answer any TWO questions in about 75 words each.                                  (2 x 20 = 40)

 

1. Explain the recent initiatives of the Indian Industrial Policy.
2. Discuss the reforms measures infused to improved the working of public enterprises in India.
3. Bring out the causes for the industrial sickness and analyse the present approach of the Government on this issue.

Explain the importance of road transport in the economic development of India.

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           B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

BC 10

THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2008

EC 3501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – II

 

 

 

Date : 29-04-08                  Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

PART-A

 

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.                   (5×4=20)

 

1. What are basic industries?
2. Bring out the reasons behind rising steel prices in India.
3. State the rationale for foreign technology agreements.
4. What do you mean by broad-banding facility?
5. Define the term joint sector.
6. Define administered pricing policy of Government of India regarding the products.
7. Write a note on agro-based industries in India.

 

                                                                              PART-B                          

 

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.               (4×10=40)

 

1. Bring out the demerits of industrialisation in India.
2. Discuss the industrial liberalisation measures.
3. Analyse the favourable and unfavourable factors of private industrial sectors in India.
4. Bring out the problems of cotton textile industries in India.
5. Write a note on industrial estates.
6. Discuss the causes for the nationalization of road transport.
7. Explain economies in the choice of transport.

 

PART-C

 

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.                 (2×20=40)

 

1. Explain the role in industry in economic development.
2. Discuss the industrial policy initiatives of 1991.
3. Bring out a critical appraisal of public enterprises in India.
4. Analyse the causes for the industrial sickness and discuss the measures taken to remove it.

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           B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

BC 2

FIRST SEMESTER – APRIL 2008

EC 1501/ 4501 – (INDIAN ECONOMY – I)

 

 

 

Date : 06-05-08                  Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART-A

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words.                                 (5*4 = 20 Marks)

 

1. Define and differentiate the concept production and productivity.
2. Bring out the special features of agriculture.
3. What are the objectives of land Reforms?
4. Explain the need for Agricultural Credit.
5. Define and explain the concept Cropping pattern.
6. What is Dry Farming?
7. Define inequality of income.

 

PART-B

Answer any FOUR questions in about 250 words.                         (4*10 = 40 Marks)

 

1. What are the features of Indian Agriculture?
2. What are the components of National Income?
3. Asses the importance of Agriculture in the National Economy.
4. What are the factors retarding Agriculture in India?
5. Bring out the causes for small size of holding.
6. What are the special features of Regulated Markets?
7. Explain the concept soil and Water Management.

 

PART-C

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words.                               (2*20 = 40 Marks)

 

1. Examine the socio cultural aspects of population growth in India.
2. Discuss the food policy of India with reference to Food grains, cash crops and horticulture.
3. Explain the role and the functions of NABARD in providing agricultural finance in India.
4. Discuss the features of agricultural price policy in India.

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B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

TA 19

FIFTH SEMESTER – November 2008

EC 5500 – INDIAN ECONOMY – II

 

 

 

Date : 03-11-08                     Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

PART A                                                          (5 x 4 = 20 marks)

 

Answer any FIVE of the following each answer not exceeding more than 75 words

 

1. Define Indusrialisation.
2. Write a Short note on Industrial Estates.
3. What do you mean by Industrial licensing?
4. Define Privatisation.
5. State the Industrial Policy of 1948.
6. Differentiate between Small scale industries and cottage industries.
7. What do you mean by Joint sector?

 

PART B                                                    (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

 

Answer any FOUR of the following each answer not exceeding more than 250 words

 

1. Explain the role of Public Sector in India.
2. Briefly explain the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1977.
3. State and explain the problems of sugar industries in India.
4. Outline the arguments for Privatisation.
5. Briefly explain the problems faced by textile industry in India in recent years
6. What is Rail Road Co-ordination? Indicate the findings and recommendations of Masani Committee.
7. State and explain the factors that act as hindrances to Industrial Development.

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PART C                                                         (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

 

Answer any TWO of the following each answer not exceeding more than 900 words

 

1. Discuss the role of transport in economic development.
2. Critically analyse the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1991.
3. Discuss the role of Small Scale Industries in India.
4. Trace the growth and genesis of iron and steel industry in India.

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B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

TA 08

THIRD SEMESTER – November 2008

EC 3501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – II

 

 

 

Date : 08-11-08                     Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART – A                                           (5×4=20 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.

1. What are the classifications of industries in the 1956 industrial policy resolution?
2. List the industries requiring compulsory industrial licensing.
3. State the objectives of setting industrial estates.
4. What are the purposes of establishing District Industrial Centres?
5. Define the term multifibre shift.
6. Lists out the Navaratnas.
7. What is meant by Lucknow Plan?

 

PART – B                                           (4×10=40 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.

1. Discuss the effects of industrialization in India.
2. Bring out the industrial liberalization measures of India.
3. Analyse the problems of private industrial sectors in India.
4. Explain the special features of cement industry in India.
5. Discuss the causes and cure for sickness of small scale industries.
6. Explain the growth of petroleum refining industry in India.
7. Analyse the economic effects of Indian railways.

 

PART – C                                                       (2×20=40 marks)

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.                    

 

1. Explain the industrial development during the plan periods.
2. Discuss the problems of small scale industries and suggest measures for its improvement.
3. Explain the causes for the poor performance of public enterprises in India.
4. Analyse the importance of transport coordination.

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   B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

TA 02

FIRST SEMESTER – November 2008

EC 1501 / 4501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – I

 

 

 

Date : 10-11-08                     Dept. No.                                       Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 1:00 – 4:00

 

PART – A                   (5×4=20)

Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each.

 

1. What do you mean by underdeveloped economy?
2. Define multiple cropping.
3. Mention the steps in the service area approach.
4. What is marketable surplus?
5. State the functions of the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation.
6. What is meant by buffer stock operations?
7. Give a brief note on institutional reforms in agricultural sector.

 

PART – B                   (4×10=40)

Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each.

 

1. Discuss the causes for the growth of population in India.
2. Bring out the countervailing measures against inequalities.
3. Analyse the techno-economic factors retarding agricultural productivity in India.
4. Discuss the factors determining economic holding.
5. Analyse the factors impeding the implementation of land reforms in India.
6. Bring out the sources of agricultural finance in India.
7. Explain the causes for the food problem in our country.

 

PART – C                   (2×20=40)

Answer any TWO questions in about 900 words each.

 

1. Explain the features of Indian economy.
2. Discuss the role of agriculture in economic development.
3. Explain the nuances of the second phase of green revolution.
4. Evaluate the cooperative movement in India.

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B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

PK 10

THIRD SEMESTER – April 2009

EC 3501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – II

 

 

 

Date & Time: 06/05/2009 / 9:00 – 12:00   Dept. No.                                                 Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

PART – A                                                    (5 x 4 =20)

 

Answer Any Five  of    the Following, each answer not exceeding morethan 75 Words

 

1. What is the meaning of Industrialisation.
2. What are the objectives of Industrial Policy
3. Explain the concept mixed economy
4. Define the concept Industrial Estates
5. Explain the term technology and Modermisation
6. What is meant by Industrial Sickness ?
7. Explain the concept Rail Road Co-ordination.

PART – B                                                   (4 x 10=40)

 

Answer Any Four  Questions each answer not exceeding morethan 200 Words

 

8. Bring out the major effects of Industrialisation.
9. What are the features of Industrial policy resolution of 1948.
10. Bring out the merits of mixed economy.
11. What are the causes for the slow growth of public sector in India.
12. What are the problems of Sugar Industry ?
13. Differentiate the features of Small Scale and cottage Industries.
14. Bring out the arguments for Nationalisation of Road Transport in India.

 

PART – C                                                   (2 x 20=40)

 

Answer Any Two questions, each answer not exceeding 900 Words each.

 

15. Discuss the arguments for and against Industrial development in India.
16. Evaluate the objectives and performances of Industrial Licensing policy of 1980.
17. Examine the growth of Public Sector Industries in India.
18. Review the contributions of small scale and cottage Industries in India’s Economic development

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PK 02

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS

FIRST SEMESTER – April 2009

EC 1501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – I

 

 

 

Date & Time: 22/04/2009 / 1:00 – 4:00       Dept. No.                                                       Max. : 100 Marks

 

 

PART – I

 

Answer any FIVE questions each about 75 words.

Each question carries 4 marks                                                                                     (5 x 4 = 20)

 

1. Explain the concept ‘dualistic economy’.
2. Define the term ‘growth’ and ‘development’.
3. Explain the term poverty and inequality.
4. What is meant by Agricultural holding?
5. Explain the term ‘Subdivision and fragmentation’.
6. Give the meaning of soil conservation and `Dry Farming’.
7. What are the sources of Agricultural finance.

 

PART – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions each in about 250 words.

Each question carries 10 marks.                                                                                  (4×10 = 40)

8. Illustrate the various features of Indian Economy.
9. What are the determinants of Economic development.
10. Bring out the causes for inequalities of income.
11. What are the difficulties in measuring National Income.
12. High light the specific problems of Agriculture in India.
13. Explain the factors affecting cropping pattern in India.
14. Explain the role of co-operatives in providing Agricultural credit.

 

PART – C

 

Answer any TWO questions each in about 900 words.

Each question carries 20 marks.                                                                                  (2 x 20 = 40)

 

15. Critically examine the performance of Agricultural sector in India.
16. Is population a retarding factor of India’s economic development?

What measures would you suggest to have a successful population policy.

17. Analyse the performance of NABARD in India’s Agricultural Development.

18.       Examine the Food Policy of India with reference to the production of various food grains.

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