University of Mumbai 2005 B.Com Business Economics - Question Paper

B.Com
Business Economics - October 2005
Time: three Hours
Marks: 100

N. B. : (1) Attempt any 5 ques. in all, with a minimum of 2 ques. from every part.
(2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(3) Answers to the both the parts should be written in the identical answer-book.

part I

Q.1. a) discuss the pattern of population growth in India. (10)
b)Discuss the macro – economic dimensions of 9th 5 Year Plan. (10)

Q. 2. a) discuss the structure of employment in India in the nineties. (10)
b) explain how Human Development in India is promoted through investments in health & family welfare. (10)

Q. 3. a) explain the main sources of institutional finance in agriculture in India. (10)
b) discuss the Food Security Policy of Government of India. (10)

Q. 4. a) Comment on the growth of industries in India since 1991. (10)
b)Explain the government measures and policies introduced to promote small scale industries in India. (10)

Q. 5. Write notes on any 2 (20)

a) Measures to decrease income inequalities in India
b) Growth rate of Labour Force in India
c) National Agricultural Policy 2000
d) Disinvestment Policy in India.

part II

Q. 6. a) Outline the reforms undertaken in the field of commercial banking in India since the nineties (10)
b) Evaluate the performance of SEBI. (10)

Q. 7. a) discuss the composition & growth of internal public debt in India. (10)
b) explain the main features of fiscal responsibility of the union government. 10

Q. 8. a) Analyse the modifications in the composition of India’s foreign trade since nineties. (10)
b) Write explanatory note on the significance of Foreign Direct Investment to India’s economic development. (10)

Q.9. explain the latest measures introduced in the development of transport and telecommunication sectors in India. (20)

Q. 10. Write notes on any 2 (20)

a) Features of Indian Money Market.
b) Recommendations of Raja Chelliah Committee on tax reforms.
c) Trade policy in the post-reform period
d) Changing role of state

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