M.A-M.A Economics 1st Sem EC-103 : Agricultural Economics(University of Pune, Pune-2013)
M.A. (Part I) (First Semester) EXAMINATION, 2013
ECONOMICS
EC-103 : Agricultural Economics
(2008 PATTERN)
Time : Three Hours Maximum Marks : 80
N.B. :—
(i) Attempt All questions.
(ii) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(iii) Answer should be precise and to the point.
1. Answer any one of the following questions in 500 words : [20]
(i) Describe the role of agriculture in Indian economy.
(ii) What is Biotechnology ? Explain the progress of Biotechnology in Indian Agriculture.
2. Answer any one of the following questions in 500 words : [20]
(i) Describe the various theories of Agricultural Development.
(ii) Explain the role of commercial banks in Agricultural Credit since 1991.
3. Answer the following questions in 250 words each (any two) : [20]
(i) Explain the role of ‘NABARD’ in Agricultural Credit.
(ii) What is Self-help Groups ? State the positive impact of self help groups on the people below poverty line.
(iii) What are the causes of low productivity of livestock in India.
(iv) Explain the problems of Agricultural Management in India.
4. Write short notes on any four : [20]
(i) Hybrid Seeds—merits and demerits
(ii) ‘Farming as a way of life’
(iii) Problems of food security
(iv) Recommendation of Radhakrishnan Committee regarding agricultural credit
(v) Problems of agricultural marketing
(vi) Importance of organic farming.
| Earning: ₹ 7.05/- |
