M.A. (Semester (CBCS) Examination, 2017
ECONOMICS (PAPER
Industrial Economics
Day Date: Thursday, 20-04-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 02.30 PM to 05.00 PM
N.B. All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Choose the correct alternative: 14
The theory of Industrial Localization by Sargent Florence was
explained with
Location Quotient Coefficient of Localization
Coefficient of Linkages All of the above
The book "The Theory of Location of Industries" by Alfred Weber
was published in the
1909 1910 1911 1912
According to Boumal the important objective of the
firm.
cost minimization profit maximization
sales revenue maximization None of the above
A company which extends its productive service in more than one
country means
Joint stock company Private company
Public company Multi-national company
P.W.S. Andrews was initially introduced the concept of
____economics.
Micro Macro International None of the above
An independently administered business unit means
Firm Plant Industry MNC's
The formula of measurement of labour productivity is
Total output Total Labour Total Labour Total Output
Total Inputs Total Labour Total Labour Total Inputs
FEMA means
Foreign Exchange Management Act
Foreign Exchange Modern Act
Foreign Exchange Marketing Act
None of the above
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Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Act (MSMED)
was passed in the
2006 2008 2010 2012
10) The concept planned location of Industries firstly used by
Lord Bevharies Lord Keynes
Adam Smith Alfred Weber
11) SEZ means
Special Economic Zone Special Employment Zone
Special Export Zone Special Energy Zone
12) MRTP Act is recommend by
Abid Husen Committee Dutt Committee
Pande Committee None of the above
13) The New Industrial Policy for small scale sector industries
announced on
6th June 1991 6th July 1991
6th August 1991 6th Sept 1991
14) Industrial estates mean
planned industrial area planned industrial market
planned industrial policy none of the above
Q.2 Answer the following questions (any seven) 14
What is meant by industry?
State the meaning of industrialization.
What are joint sector industries?
What is Disinvestment?
What is meant by split location?
Define the concept of small scale industries.
State the any two demerits of Multinational companies.
State the any two objectives of a firm.
What is labour coefficient?
10) State the any two factors determining of industrial productivity.
Q.3 Write short notes (Any 14
Role of industries in economic development.
Alfred Weber's theory of industrial location.
Impact of Multinational companies on Indian industries.
Problems of Indian industries.
Q.4 Explain the classification of Industries. 14
OR
Comment on industrial productivity efficiency of Indian
industries.
Q.5 What is Location of Industry? Explain the factors determining of
industrial location.