M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
First Semester
Economics
ENERGY ECONOMICS
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. What is meant by 'renewable' resource? Give two
examples.
2. Provide two major properties of energy.
3. What do you understand by 'energy indicators'?
4. What do you understand by 'energy intensity'?
5. What do you understand by 'energy accounting'?
6. Name any four conventional energy sources.
7. What do you understand by 'green
8. What are the major components of 'greenhouse gases'?
9. Mention any two places where thermal energy is
generated in Tamil Nadu.
10. What is 'oil cartel'?
Sub. Code
455501
RW-725
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WSS
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions by choosing either or
All questions carry equal marks.
11. What role the energy resources play in economic
development?
Or
Explain briefly the scope of energy economics.
12. What do you understand by clean technology'?
Explain briefly how clean technology' in energy use
can play a role in promoting sustainable
development in India?
Or
Explain briefly the economic impacts of global
warming problem in India.
13. What are the major environmental problems that
are caused by energy consumption in India?
Or
Explain briefly how energy pricing can be used for
improving energy conservation in India.
14. Write a note on 'energy planning'.
Or
What are the objectives of energy conservation in
India?
15. Write a note on Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
Or
Write a note on National Solar Mission in India.
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WSS
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
16. Explain in detail the role of natural resources in
promoting sustainable economic development.
17. What are the merits and demerits of integrating fuel
prices in India with the international market rates?
18. What role an energy economist would play in solving a
future energy crisis in India?
19. Explain evolution of energy policy under various five-year
plans in India.
20. Hydrocarbon exploration in Neduvasal in Tamil Nadu is
halted because of resistance from local people. What
solutions do you have to resolve the problem in
Neduvasal?
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