Bangalore University 2009 P.U.C Economics 2nd - Question Paper

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Note : i) Write the ques. numbers legibly in the margin.
ii) ans for a ques. should be continuous.
PART – A
I. ans the subsequent ques. in 1 sentence every : 10 × one = 10
1. What is privatisation ?
2. Why is India called 'young nation' ?
3. What is green revolution ?
4. Expand SIDBI.
5. Mention any 2 national-level labour unions in India.
6. provide the meaning of solar energy.
7. Who is the current Governor of Reserve Bank of India ?
8. Which is the main item of import of India ?
9. Mention the duration of 1st Five-Year Plan.
10. What is deficit budget ?
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PART – B
II. ans any ten of the subsequent ques. in about 4 phrases every :
10 × two = 20
11. describe Physical Quality of Life Index.
12. describe Unemployment.
13. provide the meaning of infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate.
14. What is disinvestment ?
15. provide the meaning of medium and major industries.
16. What is meant by bonded labour system ?
17. describe Industrial labour.
18. What is Nagpur Plan ? How did it classify Indian roads ?
19. What is co-operation ? What is its principle ?
20. provide the meaning of import substitution.
21. Distinguish ranging from internal debt and external debt.
22. describe Value Added Tax.
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PART – C
III. ans any 8 of the subsequent ques. in about 15 phrases every :
8 × five = 40
23. discuss briefly the measures to control rapid growth of population.
24. Mention the effects of soil erosion. discuss the measures of soil
conservation.
25. discuss the defects of agricultural markets in India.
26. discuss the importance of small scale industries.
27. discuss the Industrial sector Reforms of 1991.
28. discuss the role of women in economic development of India.
29. discuss the role of communication in the economic development of
India.
30. Write a note on sources of energy.
31. Mention the objectives of current EXIM policy.
32. discuss briefly the multilateral trade agreements of World Trade
Organisation.
33. discuss the sources of Tax revenue of the Central Government.
34. discuss the structure and functions of National Development Council.
PART – D
IV. ans any 2 of the subsequent ques. in about 40 phrases every :
2 × 10 = 20
35. discuss the features of developing countries with special reference to
India.
36. discuss the importance of health and education as a form of social
infrastructure.
37. discuss the functions of Reserve Bank of India.
38. discuss the expenditure of Central Government.
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PART – E
V. ans any 2 of the subsequent project and assignment related
ques. : two × five = 10
39. The subsequent data indicates how the various sectors contribute to
national income. Prepare a pie diagram.
( PERCENTAGE )
Primary Sector Secondary Sector Service Sector
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40. By using subsequent data draw a line graph of growth of National
Income :
41. Mention any ten Railway zones and their headquarters.
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39. Name any ten public sector undertakings and mention their locality.
40. To overcome energy crisis of India, suggest option sources of
energy.
Computing
year
1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-2000 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04
National
Income
Growth
rate %
7·28 8·16 4·58 6·45 6·28 4·24 6·32 3·53 8·39

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