M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2017
Fourth Semester
Economics
PROJECT PLANNING AND EVALUATION
(2013 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Define "project life cycle".
2. Define "economic feasibility".
3. Mention any two "social costs".
4. Define "pay-back period".
5. What is the formula for calculating the present value of
future sum?
6. Define "Discount".
7. Expand "PERT".
8. Draw a tree diagram.
9. Mention any four performance indicators.
10. Distinguish between minor and major irrigation projects.
Sub. Code
455504
RW-125
2
Sp7
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
All questions carry equal marks.
11. What are the characteristics of a project?
Or
What are the steps to be taken for identifying a
project?
12. Write a note on input feasibility.
Or
Write a note on network feasibility.
13. Discuss the need for project appraisal.
Or
Explain any two criteria of project appraisal.
14. What are the aspects to be covered while designing
a project?
Or
What are the aspects to be covered while operating
a project?
15. Explain the steps in assessing the impact of a
project.
Or
Write a note on "project replication".
RW-125
3
Sp7
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
16. Discuss the steps in framing the objectives of a project.
17. What are the feasibility studies required while
formulating a project?
18. Write a detailed note on project appraisal.
19. What are the difficulties in monitoring a project in India?
20. How can an objective evaluation of a project be done?
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