Dibrugarh University Question Paper - Economics – Arts (May'2019)

 

2019

(May)

ECONOMICS

(General)

Course: 401

(Issues of Indian Economy)

Full Marks: 80

Pass Marks: 32/24

Time: 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

1. Answer the following as directed:                                       1x8=8

a)         Write one reason for higher growth rate of population in Northern India than in Southern India.

b)         What is the density of population in Assam according to the 2011 Census?

c)          Name one on-going rural employment scheme of India.

d)         Mention one positive impact of the Green Revolution in India.

e)         ‘Make in India’ and ‘Made in India’ campaigns are primarily associated with the development of which of the following sectors?

1)         Agriculture.

2)         Tertiary.

3)         Manufacturing.

4)         None of the above.

(Choose the correct answer)

f)          What is disguised unemployment?

g)         Mention one factor affecting growth of cottage industries in Assam.

h)         Give a suggestion for reduction of regional disparities.

2. Write short notes on any four of the following (within 150 words each):                            4x4=16

a)         Absolute and relative poverty.

b)         Problems of agricultural labourers.

c)          Role of information technology.

d)         Prospects of cottage industries in Assam.

e)         Economic reforms in India.

Answer the following questions (within 500 words each):

3. (a) Describe the natural resources of Assam. Point out the reasons for improper utilization of the natural resources. 12

Or

(b) Discuss the major features of Indian economy with special reference to Assam.     12

4. (a) Discuss the importance of land reform measures in the development of agricultural economy of India. What are the main obstacles to land reforms?                               7+4=11

Or

(b) What is shifting cultivation? Discuss its problems. Does it lead to ecological imbalance? Explain.       2+6+3=11

5. (a) Discuss the significance of transport system in the economic development of India. What are the main problems of transport system?                       7+4=11

Or

(b) Discuss the problems and prospects of small-scale industries of India.                       5+6=11

6. (a) Explain the reasons for slow pace of development of industries, trade and commerce in Assam. 6+5=11

Or

(b) Discuss the prospects and problems of border trade of Assam with neighbouring countries.    7+4=11

7. (a) What is regional disparity? Explain the causes of regional disparity. What are the measures taken by the government for removal of regional disparity?                      2+6+3=11

Or

(b) Explain how economic planning has helped in economic development of the country. Do you think economic planning has lost its relevance in the era of globalization?          7+4=11

 

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