Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2017
B.A. Economics (Honours), Part-III
Paper-VIII (Industrial Economics)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss the advantages of industrialization for a country like India.
2. Discuss the causes of industrial sickness in India.
3. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorship.
4. Throw light on features of perfect competition.
5. Discuss different sources of industrial finance in India.
6. What do you mean by mergers and acquisitions Discuss its advantages
and disadvantages.
7. Define Optimum firm. Discuss the factors influencing size of a firm.
8. Discuss the significance of small and cottage industries in the Indian
economy.
9. Critically discuss the Industrial Policy 1991.
10. Discuss the need for trade unions. What are the main weaknesses of
trade unions in India