University of Mumbai 2007 B.A Economics Business - Question Paper

ECONOMICS
March 2007
Time: three HoursMarks: 100
NB:
Attempt 5 ques. in all, with a minimum of 2 ques. from every part.
Figures to the right indicte full marks.
Answers to the 2 parts should be written in the identical ans book.
part I
Q.1 a) Evaluate the population policy of the Government of India since 1951. 10
b) explain the measures taken by the Government to decrease the level of poverty in India. 10
Q.2 Examine the measures adopted by the Government to promote human development through investment in education, health and family welfare. 20
Q.3 explain the following:-
a) Sources of agricultural finance in India. 10
b) Food security policy of the Government of India. 10
Q.4 a) explain the main features of the New Industrial Policy, 1991. 10
b) elaborate the major issues of small scale industries in India? 10
Q.5 Write notes on any 2 of the following: 20
a) Causes of income inequalities in India.
b) Growth of labour force in India.
c) Agricultural Research.
d) Disinvestment policy in India.
part II
Q.6 a) discuss the features of money market in India. 10
b) explain the latest reforms in the Indian capital market. 10
Q.7 a) Analyse the recommendations of Raja Chelliah committee on tax reforms. 10
b) explain the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management bill. 10
Q.8 a) discuss India's trade policy since 1991. 10
b) What is the significance of Foreign Direct Investment in India? 10
Q.9 Write notes on any 2 of the following: 20
a) explain the latest developments in the telecommunication sector.
b) What is the impact of WTO on the Indian economy?
Q.10 Write notes on any 2 of the following: 20
a) Performance of SEBI.
b) Composition of public expenditure in India.
c) India's external debt burden.
d) Changing role of the State.

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