C.S.main EXAM, 2009

ECONOMICS

Paper-II
Time Allowed Three Hours Maximum Marks 300

INSTRUCTIONS

Each question is printed both in Hindi and in English.

Answers must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer-book in the space provided for the purpose. No marks will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specified in the Admission Certificate.

Candidates should attempt Question Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section.

The number of marks carried by each question· is indicated at the end of the question.
SECTION-A

1. Answer any THREE of the following questions in about
,200 words each: 20x3=60

Discuss the process of 'forced oommercialization' of agriculture wider colonial rule.

Explain the main aspects of the role of the Reserve Bank of India under the present liberalised financial regime as compared to the regime prior to 1991.

Critically examine the argmnents usually put forward in favour of clisinv??ent of public sector enterprises.
"The TRIPS agreement runs counter to the neoliberal argument in favour of competition." Is this a fair assessment Discuss.

2. Evaluate the track record of land reform in India in its various aspects, bringing out inter-state differences. How would you interpret this record 60

3. Provide an analytical description of growth and change in the Indian economy during the period from 1950-51 to 1966-67. 60

4. Carefully examine and analyse the argument that over the last two decades there is an increasing divergence between the incidence of poverty based on the Planning Commission's Expert Committee methodology and that based on calorie intakes as obtained from the National Sample Surveys. 60

SECTION-B

5. Answer any THREE of the following questions in about
200 words each 2Qx3=60

"The success of the Green Revolution shows the importance of the State in agrarian transformation." Comment
Critically assess the key recommendations of the Twelfth Finance Commission.

What do you think has been the impact of the targeted public distribution system in India on food security for the rural poor? Justify your answer.

Examine the role of Foreign Direct Investment in the Indian economy empirically.

6. Examine critically the Economic Reforms underway since 1991 with reference to their effect on inequality, poverty reduction and vulnerability to external shocks. 60

7. Explore the nature of tax reforms India needs to ensure "inclusive growth", spelling out their basic components as you see them. 60

8. What are your perceptions on the following? (Each answer
in about 200 words): 20x3=60

The slowing down of industrial growth in India from the mid 1960s till the mid/late 1970s.

Whether public and private investments in India are complementary or competing

The role of small s cale and cottage industries in the present context of the Indian economy.

Note English version of the Instructions is printed on the front cover of this question paper.