University of Mumbai 2007 M.A Economics Agricultural ( Part 1,) - Question Paper

Agricultural Economics, October 2007

(3 Hours)
Total Marks: 100
N.B.: 1) Q1 is compulsory
2) ans any three ques. from the remaining six
3) All ques. carry equal marks

1.Write short notes on any three of the following:
a.Measures government can take to combat hunger
b.Commodity futures markets
c.Measures against risk and uncertainty
d.Risk of default and credit rationing
e.Difference ranging from free and unfree labour
f.Analysis of rural classes

2.List out the factors that affect the demand for food.

3.How efficient are agricultural commodity markets in India?

4.….
a.Briefly discuss the behaviour of a rational farmer with respect to factor-factor relationship.
b.Write an essay on buffer stock operations in India.

5.….
a.Explain the characteristics of informal rural money markets.
b.Explain the main institutional sources of agricultural credit and their relative importance in meeting the credit needs of farmers in India.

6.Answer any two of the following:
a.Evaluate any 1 indirect method of measurement of unemployment.
b.Impact of technological modifications on the rural labour markets in India.
c.The Anker-Khan-Gupta study

7.Answer any two of the following:
a.Briefly discuss the five characteristics of land markets in India.
b.Mechanisms of land transfer.
c.Differentiate ranging from different kinds of tenancy relationships.

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