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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
B.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION -ECONOMICS
FIRST SEMESTER APRIL 2018
EC 1501- INDIAN ECONOMY I
Date: 30-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 01:00-04:00
PART-A
Answer any FIVE questions each in about 75 words: 5 x 4 20
Each answer carries four marks
1. What are the characteristics of a Mixed Economy
2. List out the causes for Income inequality.
3. Bring out the main features of Green Revolution.
4. What is meant by 'cooperative farming'
5. Highlight the shortcomings of 'Public Distribution System'.
6. What is the need for 'Minimum Support Price'
7. Expand NABARD NAFED FCI AGMARK
PART-B
Answer any FOUR questions, each in about 250 words: 4 x 10 40
Each answer carries TEN marks
8. Explain the sectoral contribution and its change in Indian Economy since liberalization. (1991)
9. Write a short essay on 'subdivision and fragmentation' of land holding in Indian agriculture.
10. What is the role of Regional Rural Banks India's in agricultural development?
11. Evaluate the performance of 'Food Corporation of India'.
12. What are the functions of NABARD
13. Describe the problems associated with agricultural finance in rural area.
14. Examine the impact of land reforms in India.
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PART-C
Answer any TWO questions, each in about 900 words: 2 x 20 40
Each answer carries TWENTY marks
15. Critically examine the composition of Indian population and its effect on the growth of Indian Economy.
16. Do we need a Second Green Revolution in India? List out the points with your argument.
17. Explain the role of cooperative farming marketing and credit in Rural development.
18. Evaluate the Food Policy of Government of India.