Exam Details
| Subject | indian economy | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | economics | |
| Department | ||
| Organization | Mizoram University | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | 2018 | |
| City, State | mizoram, |
Question Paper
ECO/V/CC/05 Student's Copy
2 0 1 8
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
SECTION—A
Marks 10
Tick the correct answer in the brackets provided 1×10=10
1. At present, India is the largest economy by Purchasing Power Parity
in the world.
2nd
3rd
4th
2. Forest coverage in India (2011) was
24·39%
23·12%
23·07%
/82 1 Contd.
3. India is regarded as a country of 'demographic dividend'. This is due to
its high population in the age group below 15 years
its high population in the age group above 65 years
its high population in the age group of 15-65 years
4. According to 2011 Census, sex ratio of India is
933
940
942
5. NITI Aayog was formed in the year
2017
2016
2015
6. The effective date of implementation of GST in India is
July 1st, 2017
July 1st, 2016
July 1st, 2018
7. Green Revolution was introduced in
1st Five-Year Plan
3rd Five-Year Plan
6th Five-Year Plan
8. Which of the following in respect of Indian agriculture is not correct?
India is the largest producer of coconut
India is the largest producer of milk
India is the largest producer of mango
9. NEDP in Mizoram was launched in
2017
2018
2016
10. Contribution of agriculture to GSDP in Mizoram in the year 2016-2017
according to Economic Survey of Mizoram 2017-2018 is
31·72%
24·78%
16·05%
ECO/V/CC/05/82 2 Contd.
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Write short notes on the following 3×5=15
1. Renewable and non-renewable resources in India
OR
Role of the State in the economy
2. Sex composition in India
OR
Rural-Urban migration
3. Disinvestment
OR
Objectives of planning
4. Rural credit system in India
OR
Green Revolution
5. Shifting cultivation in Mizoram
OR
New Economic Development Policy (NEDP)
PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 50
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Is India a developing country? Give reasons for your answer. 2+8=10
OR
Define the term 'sustainable development'. Discuss some of the basic
issues of sustainable development. 4+6=10
ECO/V/CC/05/82 3 Contd.
2. Give an account on the growth and composition of national income in
India. 10
OR
"Overpopulation is the main hurdle for the economic development in
India." Examine. 10
3. Highlight the composition and role of National Institute for
Transforming India (NITI) Aayog. 10
OR
Give a brief note on New Economic Reforms introduced in India since
1991. 10
4. Explain the problems of agricultural marketing in India. Suggest
suitable measures to tackle the problem. 6+4=10
OR
Define land reforms. What are the major land reform measures that
have been taken in India? 2+8=10
5. Discuss the basic features of Mizoram economy. 10
OR
Write notes on any two of the following 5×2=10
NLUP in Mizoram
Main sources of revenue in Mizoram
Issues of rural development
2 0 1 8
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
SECTION—A
Marks 10
Tick the correct answer in the brackets provided 1×10=10
1. At present, India is the largest economy by Purchasing Power Parity
in the world.
2nd
3rd
4th
2. Forest coverage in India (2011) was
24·39%
23·12%
23·07%
/82 1 Contd.
3. India is regarded as a country of 'demographic dividend'. This is due to
its high population in the age group below 15 years
its high population in the age group above 65 years
its high population in the age group of 15-65 years
4. According to 2011 Census, sex ratio of India is
933
940
942
5. NITI Aayog was formed in the year
2017
2016
2015
6. The effective date of implementation of GST in India is
July 1st, 2017
July 1st, 2016
July 1st, 2018
7. Green Revolution was introduced in
1st Five-Year Plan
3rd Five-Year Plan
6th Five-Year Plan
8. Which of the following in respect of Indian agriculture is not correct?
India is the largest producer of coconut
India is the largest producer of milk
India is the largest producer of mango
9. NEDP in Mizoram was launched in
2017
2018
2016
10. Contribution of agriculture to GSDP in Mizoram in the year 2016-2017
according to Economic Survey of Mizoram 2017-2018 is
31·72%
24·78%
16·05%
ECO/V/CC/05/82 2 Contd.
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Write short notes on the following 3×5=15
1. Renewable and non-renewable resources in India
OR
Role of the State in the economy
2. Sex composition in India
OR
Rural-Urban migration
3. Disinvestment
OR
Objectives of planning
4. Rural credit system in India
OR
Green Revolution
5. Shifting cultivation in Mizoram
OR
New Economic Development Policy (NEDP)
PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 50
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Is India a developing country? Give reasons for your answer. 2+8=10
OR
Define the term 'sustainable development'. Discuss some of the basic
issues of sustainable development. 4+6=10
ECO/V/CC/05/82 3 Contd.
2. Give an account on the growth and composition of national income in
India. 10
OR
"Overpopulation is the main hurdle for the economic development in
India." Examine. 10
3. Highlight the composition and role of National Institute for
Transforming India (NITI) Aayog. 10
OR
Give a brief note on New Economic Reforms introduced in India since
1991. 10
4. Explain the problems of agricultural marketing in India. Suggest
suitable measures to tackle the problem. 6+4=10
OR
Define land reforms. What are the major land reform measures that
have been taken in India? 2+8=10
5. Discuss the basic features of Mizoram economy. 10
OR
Write notes on any two of the following 5×2=10
NLUP in Mizoram
Main sources of revenue in Mizoram
Issues of rural development