M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Second Semester
Economics
Elective — ECONOMICS OF HUMAN RESOURCE
(CBCS 2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 X 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define human capital.
2. Mention the role of education in HRD.
3. What is human capital formation?
4. Define human poverty index.
5. What do you understand by industrial peace?
6. Outline the aim of collective bargaining.
7. Write a note on unemployment rate in India.
8. What is job market?
9. What do you mean by brain drain?
10. Define industrial productivity.
Sub. Code
4MEC2E2
AFF-4785
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Wk 10
Part B X 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. State and explain the objectives of HRD.
Or
Distinguish between human capital and physical
capital.
12. Explain the components of human development
index.
Or
State the role of health in human capital formation.
13. Describe the economic causes of industrial disputes.
Or
Illustrate the process of arbitration.
14. Define internal migration and enumerate its causes.
Or
What is labour intensive technology? State its
advantages.
15. Discuss the types of educational planning.
Or
What is agricultural productivity? Suggest
measures to raise it.
AFF-4785
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Wk 10
Part C X 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Discuss the issues and challenges in HRD.
17. Enumerate the importance of education in economic
growth.
18. Evaluate the trade union movement in India.
19. Analyse the causes of unemployment in India.
20. Explain the theory of inequality.
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