M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
Economics
Paper IV AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
2 10334 AA
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 70
SECTION — A
Answer any FIVE questions. 6 30 Marks)
1. Differences between Traditional and Modern Agriculture.
2. Need for development of Agro-Based Industries.
3. Trends in agriculture production in India.
4. Explain the relationship between farm size and productivity.
5. Meaning and Scope of Agriculture Finance.
6. Role of Non-institutional finance for agricultural development.
7. Significance of Agriculture Marketing.
8. Need and objectives of Agriculture Price Policy.
SECTION — B
Answer ALL questions. 10 40 Marks)
9. Examine the role of Agriculture in the process of economic development of
developing countries.
Or
Explain about the importance of Allied activities in the development process
of rural economy.

10. Briefly outline the causes for low productivity and factors influencing
agricultural productivity in Indian agriculture.
Or
Assess the impact of the Green Revolution on Indian Agriculture.
11. Critically evaluate the role playing by the Institutional Financing Agencies in
providing credit to the Indian rural economy.
Or
Write about the importance of Agriculture Finance and analyze the different
sources of rural credit.
12. Analyze the need for efficient marketing systems and structure and types of
Agriculture Marketing.
Or
Write about the broad trends in the agricultural exports and imports in India.