Nalanda Open University
Annual Examination 2016
B.A. Economics (Subsidiary), Part-II
Paper-II (Indian Economy)
Time: 3.00 Hrs. Full Marks: 80
Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss the characteristics of rural economy.
2. Describe main handicrafts before British rule in India.
3. Discuss the impact of British rule on the Indian economy.
4. Discuss the functions of planning Commission.
5. Analyse the relationship between population and economic development.
6. Discuss the role of agriculture in the Indian economy.
7. Analyse the causes of poverty in India. How can this problem be solved?
8. What do you mean by land reforms? Describe the different components of
land reforms.
9. Examine the industrial policy of 1991.
10. Describe the changes in the composition and direction of foreign trade of
India.