ECO/V/05 Student's Copy
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Pre-CBCS
5th Semester
ECONOMICS
FIFTH PAPER
Indian Economy
Full Marks 75
Time 3 hours
PART A—OBJECTIVE
Marks 25
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
Answer all questions
SECTION—A
Marks 10
Tick the correct answer in the brackets provided 1×10=10
1. Mixed economy means an economy where
both agriculture and industry are equally promoted by the
State
there is coexistence of private sector along with the public
sector
financial power is divided between Centre and States
2. One example of nonrenewable natural resources is
water
fossil fuels
forests
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3. Rate of growth of population is a function of
birthrate
death rate
Both and
4. The third stage of demographic transition is
high birthrate and low death rate
high death rate and low birthrate
low birthrate and low death rate
5. Inclusive growth was the theme of the
Tenth Five-Year Plan
Eleventh Five-Year Plan
Twelfth Five-Year Plan
6. The Planning Commission was replaced by the NITI Aayog on
1st January, 2015
1st January, 2016
1st April, 2017
7. Which of the following is a land reform measure?
Introduction of HYV seed
Construction of irrigation
Regulation of rent
8. The noninstitutional source of rural credit in India is
regional rural banks
moneylenders
commercial banks
9. According to 2011 Census, sex ratio in the State of Mizoram is
976
967
987
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10. In Mizoram State, GSDP is dominated by
primary sector
secondary sector
service sector
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Write short notes on the following 3×5=15
1. Role of the State in Indian Economy
2. Problems of overpopulation in India
3. Disinvestment
4. Green Revolution
5. New Land Use Policy (NLUP) in Mizoram
PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 50
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Discuss the main characteristics of Indian economy as an
underdeveloped economy. 10
OR
What is meant by the term 'sustainable development'? Discuss some
issues of sustainable development. 2+8=10
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2. Give a brief account on the growth and composition of national income
in India. 5+5=10
OR
Discuss the Population Policy, 2000, of the Indian Government. 10
3. Explain in brief the major achievements and failures of India's
Five-Year Plans since its inception. 5+5=10
OR
Discuss the main features of New Economic Reforms of 1991. 10
4. Explain the factors responsible for low agricultural productivity in
India. Is agriculture a declining sector? 8+2=10
OR
What are land reforms? Discuss the major land reform measures
that have been undertaken in India. 2+8=10
5. Give an account of the forest resources of Mizoram. Examine the
importance of forest resources for developing the economy of Mizoram.
5+5=10
OR
Write short notes on any two of the following 5×2=10
Main sources of revenue for the Government of Mizoram
Adverse effects of shifting cultivation
New Economic Development Policy (NEDP)
Importance of small and cottage industries in Mizoram