[BA 4th Sem Question Papers, Dibrugarh University, 2017, Economics, General, Issue of Indian Economy]
1.
Answer the following questions as directed: 1x8=8
a) What
is the literacy rate in India, according to the 2011 Census?
b) Write
the full form of MGNREGA.
c) The
decadal growth rate of population (2001-2011) in Assam is higher/lower than the
national average. (Choose the correct answer)
d) Which
one of the following is a non-renewable source of energy? (Choose the correct
answer)
i.
Wind energy.
ii.
Wave energy.
iii.
Nuclear fuels.
iv.
Solar energy.
e) Which
one of the following is a source of agricultural finance? (Choose the correct
answer)
i.
SIDBI
ii.
NABARD
iii.
IDBI
iv.
None of the above
f) Write
the full form of MSME.
g) Name
one organization association with the promotion of rural industries.
h) The
erstwhile Planning Commission of India has been replaced by _____ Aayog.
2.
Write short notes on any four of the following (within 150 words each): 4x4=16
a) Land
reforms in India.
b) New
Industrial Policy of India.
c) Prospects
of small-scale industries in Assam.
d) Major
objectives of Indian Planning.
e) Problems
of agricultural marketing in Assam.
Answer
the following questions (within 500 words each):
3.
(a) Write a note on the occupational pattern of Indian population. Have you
noticed any change in occupational pattern of the country during the recent
years?
Or
(b)
What are meant by absolute and relative poverty? Highlight the major aspects of
any three poverty alleviation programmes undertaken by the Government of India.
3+9=12
4.
(a) What is Green Revolution? What are the impacts of Green Revolution on
Indian economy? 2+9=11
Or
(b)
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of shifting cultivation. 5+6=11
5.
(a) Discuss the role of small-scale industries in Indian economy. 11
Or
(b)
Discuss the achievements and failures of the Indian industrial sector in the
post 1991 liberalization period. 11
6.
(a) Discuss the major problems faced by the small-scale industrial sector in
Assam. Name two Government schemes implemented to develop the small-scale
industries in the State. 9+2=11
Or
(b)
Explain the causes for the slow growth of industrial sector in Assam. Do you
think that the industrial development in the State is affected by the poor law
and order situation? Give reason. 11
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7.
(a) What is economic planning? What are the main features of economic planning
in India? 2+9=11
Or
(b)
Mention two new strategies of Indian planning undertaken during the post-reform
period. How is Indian economy affected by the policy of privatization? 4+7=11
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