M.A. (Economics)(Semester Examination, 2017
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
Day Date: Saturday, 22-04-2017 Max. Marks:70
Time: 10.30 AM to 01.00 PM
N.B. All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Multiple choice questions: 14
If the cost of production is greater than demand for resources is

Greater Less Constant All the above
Agricultural demand is
Perfectly elastic Perfectly inelastic
Elastic Inelastic
Government demanded food grains for the
Commercial Public Distribution System
Export Consumption
Agricultural commodities are
Perishable Non-Perishable
Durable All the above
The nature of agriculture demand in case of food item is
Constant Changing Seasonal Consumable
If the numbers of middlemen are unlimited in the market then it is
to farmers.
Benefit Loss No loss No benefit
Elasticity of demand is greater than one, it means good is
Elastic Demand Inelastic demand
Perfectly Inelastic Demand Unitary elastic demand
Q.2 Write short answers 4 out of 14
Marketing channel
Price Elasticity of demand
Different purpose of demand
Demand for resources
New Agricultural Technology
Q.3 Write short Notes: Any 2 out of 14
Explain the role of agriculture in Economic development.
Elaborate the marketing functions
Explain the difference between Agricultural and industry.
Q.4 Descriptive type questions with internal choice: 14
What are the features of Agricultural supply?
OR
What is the importance of Agricultural Prices?
Q.5 Explain the major problems and measures for agricultural Marketing. 14