[BA 5th Sem Question Papers, Dibrugarh University, 2013, Economics, Major, Development Economics with Indian Perspective - I]
1. Choose the correct answer from the following: 1x8=8
- Which of the following is not a component of PQLI?
- Life expectancy.
- Per capital income.
- Infant mortality.
- Literacy.
- In India, the highest contribution to national income comes from
- Primary sector.
- Secondary sector.
- Foreign sector.
- Tertiary sector.
- The population growth rate of India in 2001 – 11 decade was
- 21.5%
- 24.7%
- 17.6%
- 23.8%
- According to Harrod-Domar growth model, an increase in growth rates depends on
- Increase in capital-output ratio.
- Decrease in capital-output ratio.
- Increase in marginal propensity to consume.
- None of the above.
- Balanced growth theory of Ragnar Nurkse advocates
- A steady growth of GNP.
- Parity between capital stock and labour.
- Simultaneous development of all the sectors of economy.
- All of the above.
- Disguised unemployment in the agricultural sector of India exists due to
- Dependence on monsoons.
- Heavy pressure of population on land.
- Absence of trade unions in the agricultural sector.
- None of the above.
- Accumulation of capital involves
- Increase in real savings.
- Mobilization of savings.
- Investment of savings.
- All of the above.
- Who among the following has suggested that economic development of the developing countries can be accelerated by weakening the ‘back-wash effect’ and strengthening the ‘spread effect’?
- A. K. Sen.
- G. Myrdal.
- W. W. Rostow.
- A Lewis.
2. Write short notes on any four of the following: 4x4=16
- A. K. Sen’s poverty index.
- Poverty line and poverty gap.
- Capital-output ratio.
- Population growth and development.
- Vicious circle of poverty.
- Occupational distribution in India.
Answer the following (within 500 words each):
3. (a) What is meant by ‘human development index’? What are its basic components? Discuss human development index as an indicator of economic development. 2+3+7=12
Or
(b) Describe different criteria for measurement of economic development. Which method is more suitable for a country like India? Give justifications. 8+4=12
4. (a) Explain the main features of a developing nation with special reference to India. How are the developed and less-developed nations classified? 9+2=11
Or
(b) What is tertiary sector? What are the reasons of growing importance of tertiary sector? Do you notice any change in the composition within the tertiary sector? 2+5+4=11
5. (a) Discuss some salient features of unemployment problem of India. Write a note on the policies undertaken by the government to tackle the problem of unemployment in India. 6+5=11
Or
(b) What are meant by ‘absolute poverty’ and ‘relative poverty’? Describe any three measures undertaken by the government to tackle the problem of rural poverty in India. 2+9=11
6. (a) Critically examine the classical approach to economic growth. 11
Or
(b) Explain critically Solow’s growth model.
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7. (a) Distinguish between balanced and unbalanced growth strategies. Which strategy is more suitable for an underdeveloped economy? Give justifications. 5+6=11
Or
(b) Describe Lewis’ theory of development with unlimited supply of labour. 11
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