Gauhati University Question Papers
ECONOMICS (May-June’ 2013)
(General)
Full Marks: 80
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Answer either in
English or Assamese
The figures in the
margin indicate full marks for the questions
1.
Answer the following as questions: 1x10=10
a) What
is the present sector wise National Income composition in India?
b) What
is the present position of Assam in National Income, India?
c) What
is State Domestic Product?
d) Mention
two important features of agricultural sector in Assam.
e) What
are two major crops produced in North-East?
f) What
do you mean by localization of industries?
g) Mention
two major challenges of tea industries in Assam.
h) Write
two important demographic features of Assam.
i)
Assam is economically backward compare to other
States in India. Give reasons.
j)
What is power subsidy?
2.
Answer the following: 2x5=10
a) Highlight
the major problems of agriculture in India.
b) Write
two causes of over concentration of industries into some particular regions in
India.
c) Write
two important reasons of bad transportation system in Assam.
d) What
are the important features of land ownership system in Assam?
e) How
is land reform important to agricultural production?
3.
Answer any four questions: 5x4=20
a) What
is the importance of service sector in present economy of India?
b) Describe
the role of agricultural sector in the economic development of India.
c) Why
is the impact of Green Revolution not seen in all the States in India?
d) Give
a note on the scope of industrial development in North-East.
e) Discuss
the trend and composition of occupational distribution in Assam.
f) How
is power subsidy effective in economic development?
4.
Answer any four questions: 10x4=40
a) What
are the different land ownership systems in India? How is land reform reflected
in agricultural production?
b) Do
you feel that a second round of Green Revolution is necessary for the
North-Eastern States? Mention the reasons.
c) What
are the major drawbacks of power sector in Assam? How is it related to overall
slow economic development?
d) Compare
the prospect of road transport and railway in Assam from the utility point of
view.
e) What
are the important strategies taken for industrial development in India after
economic reforms?
f) What
do you mean by disinvestment of industries in India? Write two reasons in
favour of disinvestment policies in India.
g) Give
an account of natural resources of Assam. How can it be helpful for economic
development of the states?
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