DPA 510 (Eco)

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M.A. (Previous) Examination, July/August 2011

ECONOMICS
(Directorate of Distance Education)
Paper I : Micro Economic Theory
Time : 3 Hours

Max. Marks : 70/80

Instructions : 1) Students who have attended 30 marks IA Scheme will have to answer
for total of 70 marks.
30 APW BP W 70 APW WW E.
2) Students who have attended 20 marks IA scheme will have to answer
for total of 80 marks.
20APW BP W 80APW WW E.
3) Answer any FIVE of the following (Section A) questions.
Each question carry 14 marks (for both 70/80 marks schemes).
4) Q. No. (11) in Section B is compulsory for 80 marks scheme only.
SECTION A
1. Examine the relationship between economic theory and economic policy with
suitable examples.

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2. Critically evaluate Samuelsons revealed preference theory.

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3. Give a comparative analysis of utility approach and indifference curve approach

to the theory of demand.

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4. Examine the structure of production costs in the short and the long run.

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5. Explain the relationship between production function and returns to scale.

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6. Explain price and output determination under monopoly. How it affects social
welfare ?

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7. Discuss the features of oligopolistic market. Explain Curnots model of duopoly.

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8. Discuss the importance of equilibrium analysis. Distinguish between partial and

general equilibrium analysis.

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9. What is input-output analysis ? Discuss its importance in economic analysis.

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10. What is rent ? Evaluate Ricardian theory of rent.

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SECTION B

11. Examine Baumols sales maximisation hypothesis.

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OR/A

Explain the Marginal productivity theory of distribution.

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DPA 520 (Eco)

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M.A. (Previous) Examination, July/August 2011

(Directorate of Distance Education) (Repeaters)
ECONOMICS
Paper II : Development Economics
Time : 3 Hours

Max. Marks : 70

Instructions : 1) Students who have attended 30 marks IA Scheme will have

to answer for total of 70 marks.
30 APW BP W 70APW WW

E.

2) Students who have attended 20 marks IA Scheme will have

to answer for total of 80 marks.
20 APW BP W 80APW WW

E.

3) Answer any FIVE of the following (Section A) questions.

Each question carries 14 marks (for both 70/80 marks
Schemes.)
4) Q.No. (11) in Section B is compulsory for 80 marks Scheme
only.
SECTION A
1. Explain the role of Human Resource Development in Economic development.

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2. Evaluate the Golden Age concept of capital accumulation in the economic
development.

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3. Explain the role of international trade in the Economic growth.

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4. Discuss the Rostow Theory of stages of Growth.

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5. Give an account of unemployment in low income countries.

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6. Explain the importance of agriculture in the economic development of LDCs.

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7. Examine the Rosenstein Rodons Theory of Big Push.

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8. Explain the causes of vicious circle of poverty and suggest remedies.

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9. Explain the theory of Innovation enunciated by J.A. Schumpeter.

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10. Discuss the role of taxation in the development of the economy.

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SECTION B
(Compulsory question for 80 marks Scheme only.)
11. Critically examine Karlmarx contribution to Economic Theory.

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OR
Discuss Lewis theory Unlimited Supply of Labour.

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DPA 530 (Eco)

*DPA530Eco*

M.A. (Previous) Examination, July/August 2011

(Directorate of Distance Education)
ECONOMICS
Paper III : Quantitative Methods of Economists (Freshers)
Time : 3 Hours

Max. Marks : 70/80

Instructions : 1) Students who have attended 30 marks IA scheme will

have to answer for total of 70 marks.
30APW BP o W 70APW

WW E.

2) Students who have attended 20 marks IA scheme will

have to answer for total of 80 marks.
20APW BP W 80APW

WW E.

3) Answer any FIVE of the following questions. Each

questions carry 14 marks for both 70/80 marks scheme.
and Question No. (11) in Section B is compulsory for
80 marks Scheme only.
4) Answer any FIVE of the following choosing not less than
TWO from each Part.

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JWv E.

5) All questions carry equal marks.

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SECTION A
PART A
W & G

1. For the following demand and supply functions obtain the new equilibrium
price and quantity if a specific tax of Rs. 3/- unit is imposed on the supplier.
D = 220 3 P
S= 3 P 60

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2. For the following demand and supply functions obtain equilibrium price and
quantity.
D = 20 5 P P2
S = 6 P2 + 5 P 5

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3. Solve the following set of simultaneous equations using Cramars Rule.

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5x1 + 2x2 x3 = 20
3x1 + 2x2 + 2x3 = 15
x1 + 5x2 3x3 = 10
4. For the following cost function (TC) find the minimum average cost and show
that at minimum, average and marginal costs are equal.
Te = 2x2 + 7x + 18

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5. Explain the uses and limitations of quantitative methods in Economic Analysis.

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PART B
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6. For the following data compute the standard deviation :

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C.I. :

0 10

10 20

10

16

20 30

30 40

40 50

50 60

(W)
(F):
(B)

15

12

10

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7. Fit a straight line trend by the method of least squares for the following data :

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Year :
)
(
(Sales) :
(o)

1996

1999

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

45

55

66

56

68

74

98

8. What are index nuclears ? Explain the steps involved in its construction.

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9. Distinguish between correlation and regression. Explain their uses in economics.

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10. Define normal distribution. Explain its properties.

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SECTION B
11. Compulsory question for 80 marks scheme only.
a) Find A B and A + B of the following matrices :


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OR
b) Explain the different methods of primary data collection.

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DPA 540 (Eco)

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M.A. (Previous) Economics Examination, July/August 2011

Directorate of Distance Education
Paper IV : AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS I
Time : 3 Hours

Max. Marks : 70/80

Instructions : 1) Students who have attended 30 marks IA Scheme will have

to answer for total of 70 marks.
30APW BP W 70 APW WW

E.

2) Students who have attended 20 marks IA Scheme will have

to answer for total of 80 marks.
20 APW BP W 80 APW WW

E .

3) Answer any FIVE of the following (Section A) questions.

Each questions carry 14 marks for both 70/80 marks
schemes.
4) Q.No. (11) in Section B is compulsory for 80 marks scheme
only.
SECTION A
1. Discuss the relationship between the farm size and productivity in agriculture in
India.

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2. Critically explain the Cob-Web model.

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3. What is meant by co-operative farming ? Discuss the importance of co-operative

farming in India.

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4. Define production function in agriculture. Examine the product-product

relationship in the theory of production function.

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.

5. Discuss the progress of Commercial Banks in providing credit to agriculture.

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6. Define major irrigation project. Explain the problems of major irrigation projects
in India.

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7. What are the problems of Regional Rural Banks ? What remedial measures do
you suggest to overcome ?

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b ?
8. Explain the factors causing regional disparity on agricultural productivity in
India.

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9. What is capital formation in agriculture ? Discuss the extent of capital formation
in agriculture in India.

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10. Define state farming. Explain the problems of state farming.

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SECTION B
Note : Compulsory question for 80 marks scheme only.
11. What are the problems of agricultural marketing in India ? Explain.

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OR
Write a note on the sources of agricultural finance.

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