Nalanda Open University 2008 M.A Economics Part II Previous Year - Question Paper
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MA Economics Part II Year 2008
M.A. {Economics}
Part-II, Paper-IX (Economics Theory)
Annual Examination, 2008
Marks: 70
Time: 3 Hours
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Critically examine the main element of old welfare economics, as propounded by Pigou.
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Discuss the principle of New Welfare.
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Distinguish between primary and secondary data. Explain any one method of the collection of primary data.
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Write a note on the Arithmetic Mean and Medium. Also explain their importance in the Economic studies.
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What is statistical mean? Discuss the types of statistical means.
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What is Median? Find out median from the following data:
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What is correlation? Calculate Karl Pearson's coefficient of correlation?
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PartII, Paper-X (Banking and International Trade)
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks: 70 Time: 3 Hours
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1. cNk W g>T I Discuss the principles of Central Banking and examine the functions of the Central Bank.
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How the commercial banks distribute their assets to maintain a proper balance between liquidity and profitability.
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Explain the theory of Comparative Cost of International Trade. How for is this theory applicable in recent time ?
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Discuss the concept of Free Trade and Protection.
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Discuss the objective and functions of International Money Fund (I.M.F.). Suggest measures to improve its functioning.
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Describe the principle functions of UNCTAD.
PartII, Paper-XI (3n$ra> fttrrtf iter)
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks: 70 Time : 3 Hours
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Answer any Five questions. All questions carry' equal marks.
1. cfr fcTxnrf cfft 3HdltHirH<h cZTKsETT I Critically examine the economic ideas of Sismondi.
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Discuss the main contributions of Historical school in the field of economic thought.
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Compare between the 'General-Equilibrium of Walras and the 'Partial-Equilibrium of Marshall".
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What is Marxism ? Discuss the important features of Marxism.
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Analyse the main economic ideas of Javvaharlal Nehru.
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M.A. {Economics} PartII, Paper-XII [Indian Economic Programme at State Level (Bihar)]
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks : 70 Time : 3 Hours
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Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
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Is Bihar a backward State ? If so. why ?
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Explain the reasons, why Bihar's percapita income is low in comparison to other states of India and Sugaest suitable measures for its improvement.
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Do you think that rapidly growing population has been retarding Bihar economic development ? If so. suggest measures to check it.
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Discuss the importance of agriculture in Bihar's economy. What efforts are needed to improve agriculture in this state ?
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Describe the measures taken for land reforms in Bihar. What are the causes of slow progress of land reforms in Bihar ?
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Do you agree with the view that Bihar has ample potentialities for the growth of agro based industries ? Discuss.
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Bihar has ample potentialities for the development of tourist industries in the state. Do you agree w ith the view ? Explain.
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M.A. {Economics} PartII, Paper-XIII (Economic Development and Planning)
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks : 70 Time : 3 Hours
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Answer any Five questions. AH questions carry equal marks.
1. Tc4 JTTcRT fctWT jftgeT 3?T aficfTEHTvW TPftaTT tfbnr I Critically examine the growth Model of Karl Marx.
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"Keynes growth model was bom because of widespread severe unemployment under Capitalist economy". Explain. To what extent Keynes ideas are applicable to the underdeveloped economy.
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Critically discuss the main point of Harrod and Domar models of the economic growth and point out its limitations.
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Critically examine Mrs. Joan Robinson's model of economic growth. What are the main conditions that lead lo the golden age ?
6. orftm eft 3Rfrfrf SR TjfvT TfeoT qSt fTtRT 3Teq ftcbftd 3Is}cZTcReTr3Tf 3 tfvT I Discuss Lewis's model of unlimited supply of Labour in the context of underdeveloped coutnries.
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Discuss the importance of decentralised planning in a country like India. What is the role ofthe Panchayati Raj institutions in this context ?
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Examine the relative merits and demerits of Plannine bv Inducement and Planning bv Direction. Of these two which one suits the countries like India and whv ?
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M.A. {Economics} PartII, Paper-XIV (Public Economics)
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks : 70 Time : 3 Hours
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Answer any Five questions. All questions cam equal marks.
1. arasraw if cito sspfi cf>r i Examine the rationale of Public Enterprises in our country.
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Throw light on the present position of Public Enterprises in India and discuss their contribution to the development of Indian economy.
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Define public corporation. What are its important merits and demerits.
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Examine the existing price policy of Public Enterprises.
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What are the main sources of finance of Public Enterprises in India.
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W'hat do you understand by Public Accountability ? Discuss its forms and canons in the context of Public Enterprises in India.
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Critically examine the classical ideas of full employement.
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W'hat do you mean by unemployment ? Is it correct to say that unemployment is due to lack of effective demand ?
M.A. {Economics} Part-II, Paper-XV [Rural Economics]
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks : 70 Time : 3 Hours
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Discuss the causes of low rate of capital formation in rural India. Suggest measures to promote capital formation.
Discuss the role of primary agriculture credit societies in providing credit to farmers. What are their main problems?
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"Co-operative sector in India provides lessons in failures rather than in success." Do you agree?
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Give an idea of I.R.D.P. Has it succeeded in poverty alleviation in the country?
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What do you know about CAP ART? Discuss its objectives and functions.
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Explain the problems of agriculture labourers in India. What measures have been taken by the Government to improve their position?
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"Rural health care delivery system continues to be in a poor state" Comment.
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Discuss the main social welfare measures introduced in rural areas.
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