M.A. (Semester III) Examination, 2017
ECONOMICS (PAPER
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF INDIA
Day Date: Wednesday, 03-05-2017 Max. Marks: 50
Time: 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM
N.B. All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Select the correct alternative: 10
According to central statistical organization, in 1950-51, the
share of agriculture in national income was percent.
40 55.4
60 62
Blue revolution is related to
Milk Fish
Agriculture Trade
states most benefitted with Green revolution in India.
Panjab, Haryana, U.P. Rajasthan, M.P, Karnataka
Bihar, Kerala, Assam None of the above
Rajiv Gandhi rural electrification scheme was started in
2005 2004 2006 2008
is a major reason of land degradation.
Rain Wind
Deforestation All of the above
unemployment is found in agriculture sector.
Disguised Under employment
Seasonal All of the above
The 'Intensive Agricultural District programme' was started
during five year plan.
First Second
Third Fourth
Institutional factor affects agricultural productivity.
Size of land holdings Fertilizers
Seeds Risk and uncertainty
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The soil Salinity is increased in India due to
Poverty Famine
Use of excess irrigation Explosion of population
10) is the father of Indian Green Revolution.
Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Dandekar and Rath
P. D. Ojha Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao
Q.2 Write short answer [Any four]: 08
What is meant by cropping pattern?
State two demerits of contract farming.
Write two benefits of tube well.
What is Soil conservation?
State two benefits of watershed development programs.
Define precision farming.
Q. 3 Write short notes any four) 12
Non commercial sources of energy.
Nature of organic farming.
White revolution.
Rural electrification
Canals
Biotechnology and agriculture
Q.4 Write on, W.T.O. and Agreement on agriculture. 10
OR
Critically evaluate the green revolution in India.
Q.5 Review briefly the land reforms in India. 10