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P.T.O
MAR IVANIOS COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Reg. No. :.………………… Name :.…………………
Sixth Semester B.A. Degree Examination, April 2018
First Degree Programme under CBCSS
Core Course: Economics XI
AUEC641: Kerala Economy
(Common for Regular 2015 and Reappearance 2014 Admn.)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80
SECTION A
Answer ALL the following terms each in one or two sentences.
1. Kudumbashree
2. MSME
3. Kerala Model of Health
4. Microfinance
5. Sex Composition
6. HDI
7. Public Sector Undertakings
8. Environmental Degradation
9. FDI and FII
10. Cropping pattern
(10 1 10 Marks)
SECTION B
Write short notes on any EIGHT of the following, not exceeding a paragraph.
11. What are the determinants for migration from Kerala?
12. Explain the development experience of Kerala.
13. Explain the importance of cash crops in the economy of Kerala.
14. What are the various types of unemployment in Kerala?
15. What are the problems faced by traditional industries in Kerala?
16. Explain the various dimensions or reasons of migration in Kerala.
17. What are the objectives of land reforms in Kerala?
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18. Discuss the age composition in Kerala.
19. Explain the difference between settlement migration and contract migration.
20. What are the popular types of tourism in Kerala?
21. Explain SEZs and its relevance in Kerala.
22. Elaborate on the emergence of tertiary sector in Kerala.
2 16 Marks)
SECTION C
Short essay type Answer any SIX questions, each not to exceed one and a half page.
23. Elucidate the reasons for demographic transition in Kerala.
24. Explain the role of tourism in the development of Kerala economy.
25. Explain the major fiscal problems that confront the Government of Kerala.
26. Benefits and defects of migration in Kerala.
27. What are the reasons for industrial stagnation in Kerala?
28. Examine the work force participation rate in Kerala.
29. Discuss the industrial growth in the post-reform period in Kerala.
30. What are the reasons that retard the growth of tourism in Kerala?
31. Explain the role of NBFCs in the financial sector of Kerala Economy.
4 24 Marks)
SECTION D
Long essay type Answer any TWO questions, each not exceeding three pages.
32. Critically evaluate the major environmental issues in Kerala.
33. Critically examine Kerala Model of development.
34. Explain the issues and solutions of agricultural problems in Kerala.
35. Discuss the demographic features of Kerala based on the Census 2011.
15 30 Marks)