University of Delhi 2009 B.Com XV-Economic Development and policy in India - Question Paper

Paper XV-Economic Development and policy in India
Maximum marks 75
Time 3hrs

Attempt five ques. in all selecting 2 ques. from every part
part - A
1.a)What is sustainable development?
b)What are the causes of environmental problems?
explain the role of environmental protection in sustainable development 5,5,5 marks

2.How is rapid increase in population of India an impediment in its economic development.What steps have been taken by the govt to control population growth 8,7 marks

3.Briefly examine the patterns in saving and investment in India.Why has growth of the domestic product remained low in spite of substantial increases in investment?6,9 marks

4.Examine the relative importance of foreign aid and deficit financing of the 5 year plans in India.15 marks

5.Write short note on any 2 of the subsequent 7.5,7.5 marks
a)Disguised unemployment
b)Importance of human capital in economic development
c)Causes and issues of urbanization
d)Recommendations of the twelfth finance commission

part - B
6.What are the factors responsible for low production of agriculture in India?What steps have been taken by the govt. to improve it?8,7 marks

7.Briefly explain the different land reforms measures undertaken by the govt.what are the causes of unsatisfactory progress of land reforms in India?8,7 marks

8.What are the causes of poor performance of public sector in India?Will disinvestment of govt. share in these units improve their performance 8,7 marks

9What are the causes of rise in the last 5 years?What steps have been taken by the govt to control prices.7.5,7.5marks

10.Write shot notes 7.5,7.5marks
a)problems of agricultural labor
b)Problems of small scale industries
c)Main features of new industrial policy
d)Role of MNC in INdia

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