M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
Economics and Applied Economics
Paper IV AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION ECONOMICS AND FARM
MANAGEMENT

2 10334 A
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 60
SECTION — A
Answer any FOUR questions. 5 20 Marks)
Each question carries 5 marks.
1. Basic characteristics of Indian agriculture.
2. Role of agriculture in the process of economic development.
3. Need for the development of Dairying and Fisheries.
4. Importance of Rural Infrastructure.
5. Explain the concept of Factor-Factor relationship.
6. Factors influencing agriculture productivity in India.
7. Relationship between Size and Productivity.
8. Pattern of land holdings in India.
SECTION — B
Answer ALL questions. 10 40 Marks)
Each question carries 10 marks.
9. Examine the differences between the characteristic features of Traditional
and Modern Agriculture.
Or
Explain about the inter dependence between Agriculture and Industry in the
process of economic development.

10. Briefly outline about the importance of Allied activities in the development of
Indian rural economy.
Or
Discuss the about the issues and problems underlying the process of rural
industrialization in India.
11. Explain Factor-product relationship in the production process of Indian
Agriculture.
Or
Examine the broad trend relating to the agriculture production in India.
12. Write about the role playing by risk and uncertainty in the determination of
agriculture production in India.
Or
Examine the basic issues relating to Farm Planning, Budgeting and
Programming in the context of Farm Management in India.