M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Third Semester
Economics
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(CBCS 2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 X 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define agriculture.
2. State any two reasons for overcrowding in agriculture in
India.
3. What do you mean by economic holding?
4. What is organic farming?
5. What is food security?
6. How are people affected by poverty?
7. What is meant by GATT?
8. What is the meaning of agricultural Finance?
9. State any two crop insurance schemes in India.
10. Give any two examples of government subsidies.
Sub. Code
4MEC3C3
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Wk 4
Part B X 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
11. Why is agriculture important in Indian Economy?
Or
Explain the terms of trade between agriculture and
industry.
12. List out the factors determining farm size.
Or
Describe the need for public investment on
agriculture.
13. Illustrate the causes of food problem in India.
Or
Analyse the impact of PDS on poverty.
14. Explain the role of WTO in Indian agriculture.
Or
What are the effective steps to ensure the quality of
farm products?
15. Describe the price variations in agricultural
commodities in India.
Or
Examine the policies concerning support prices.
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Wk 4
Part C X 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Explain the role of agriculture in economic development.
17. reform measures failed in Comment.
18. Give a detailed account of India's food policy.
19. List out the causes of rural indebtedness in India.
20. Make a critical appraisal of India's agricultural price
policy.
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