University of Delhi 2007-3rd Year B.Com Economic Development And Planning In India Regular Year 2006 : - Question Paper

part ‘A’

Q. 1. Examine the salient features of the Indian economy in the post 2000 period. Compare with the Indian economy on the eve of independence. 10, 5

Q. 2. Critically examine the nature of poverty and unemployment in the rural sector in India. explain the major poverty alleviation and employment generation programmes that have been undertaken by the government for this sector, in latest years.

Q. 3. Critically examine the link ranging from population growth and economic development in India. 15
Q. 4. In what respects has the role that was envisaged for the public sector changed from the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 to the New Industrial Policy of 1991 ? What was the rationale behind this change ? 10, 5

Q. 5. Write short notes on any 2 of the subsequent :
(i) Role of capital formation in India’s development.
(ii) patterns in urbanisation in India;
{iii) Merits and demerits of unbalanced growth strategy

part ‘B’

Q. 6. Critically assess the performance of institutional sources in meeting the credit requirements of the agricultural sector in India. 15

Q. 7. What role can cottage and small scale sector play in modern India ? Briefly outline the measures adopted by the government to promote the growth of this sector.

Q. 8. define briefly the policy of the government towards foreign capital. What modifications have been made in this policy since 1991 to liberalise it ?

Q. 9. Examine the composition and direction of India’s foreign trade in the post 2000 period. 15

Q. 10. Write short notes on any 2 of the subsequent :
(i) Institutional versus technological change in agriculture;
(ii) Limitations of import substitution;
(iii) Targeted public distribution system in India.

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