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PAPER-II
Time Allowed Three hours Maximum Marks 300
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
Candidates should answer Question Nos. 1 and 5 which are compulsory and
three from the remaining questions, selecting at least one from each Section
SECTION-A
1. Answer any three of the following questions in not more than 200 words each:
20x3;:;60

Discuss the 'drain of wealth controversy' of late 19th century.


What is poverty line? Discuss various methods adopted to measure poverty.


Explain the factors that determine employment in short period and long period.


Examine the role and problems of buffer stocks and inputs as instruments of stabilization of agricultural prices in India.


2.
Point out the shortcomings in the performance of public sector in India. What measures have been initiated by the Govt. of India to overcome the short­comings of public sector? 60

3.
Analyze the major factors responsible for the large and rapidly-rising deficits in the country's balance of payments. What measures have been adopted by the government to overcome the serious problem of deficits? 60

4.
Explain the of central and indicative planning. Under what grounds one should move from central planning to indicative planning? Discuss. 60

5.
Answer any three of the following questions in not more than 200 words each: 20x3=60


Give an outline of the broad factors determining national income.


What are regional disparities in agricultural growth? What measures have' been initiated by the Govt. of India to overcome the regional disparities in agricultural growth?


Give a critical review of the government policies towards controlling inflation.


What major factors are responsible for the aggravation of foreign debt problem? How can this problem be effectively tackled?



6.
Bring out the manifold significance of the public distribution system in India; Suggest necessary measures for its reorientation so as to make more effective and useful. 60

7.
Evaluate the performance ofsmall-scale and cottage industries. Mention the major difficulties and problems that these industries face in their operations. 60

8.
Critically discuss the reforms that have been initiated by the Govt. of India in the field of monetary and banking system. 60


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