LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ECONOMICS
THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2010
EC 3501 – INDIAN ECONOMY – II
Date : 30-10-10 Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
Time : 9:00 – 12:00
PART – A
Answer any FIVE of the following each answer not exceeding more than 75 words. (5 x 4 = 20 marks)
- Define ‘Industrialization’.
- State the meaning of Industrial Policy.
- List out the major objectives of public sector.
- What do you mean by joint sector?
- Differentiate small scale and cottage Industries.
- What is an industrial estate?
- Write a short note on the origin of Indian railways.
PART – B
Answer any FOUR of the following each answer not exceeding more than 300 words.
(4 x 10 = 40 marks)
- Explain the role of Industrialization in economic development.
- Give a critical account of the progress of Industries during the five year plans.
- Evaluate the industrial policy of India adopted after independence.
- State the main objectives of industrial licensing policy in India. How far have these objectives been achieved in practice?
- What are the problems of public sector in India?
- What are the problems of textile industry in India?
- Write a note on Rail Road Co-ordination.
PART – C
Answer any TWO of the following each answer not exceeding more than 900 words.
(2 x 20 = 40 marks)
- Review the New Industrial policy in India.
- Analyse the role of private sector in economic development.
- Describe the problems and policies of Iron and steel industries in India.
Discuss the importance and role of road transport in economic development.