N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y
M.A. Economics, Part-I
PAPER-VI
(Economics of Growth, Development Planning)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time: 3 Hours Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five Questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss Harrod-Domar model of economic growth. What are their limitations
2. Analyze the role of agriculture in economic development of a country like India.
3. Critically discuss Joan Robinson's model of economic growth.
4. Evaluate critically Kaldor's growth model.
5. Point out the characteristics of under development.
6. What do you mean by "vicious circle of poverty" How can it be broken
7. Discuss the need for human resources development in a country like India.
8. Analyze the causes of environmental pollution. Suggest steps to solve the problem.
9. Discuss the factors affecting agricultural productivity.
10. Differentiate between labour-intensive and capital-intensive technique. What should be an
appropriate technology for under developed countries like India