M.Ed/1/CC/103
Professional Course Examination, November 2018
1st Semester
MASTER OF EDUCATION
Paper 103
Political and Economic Perspectives of Education
Full Marks 60
Pass Marks 24
Time 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
Answer any five questions
1. Explain the meaning and scope of economics of education. Why is
education considered as industry? Explain. Discuss the relationship
between economics and education.
2. State the characteristics of human capital. Explain how schooling helps in
the formation of human capital. 4+8=12
3. Differentiate between private cost and social cost of education. Enumerate
the taxonomy of economic costs and benefits in education. 4+8=12
4. What is returns to education? Discuss the direct benefits of education with
the help of examples. 3+9=12
5. Describe the responsibilities of the State in education. Mention the
Centre-State relationship in education. 6+6=12
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6. Discuss the impact of caste, cultural and religious politics in Indian
education system.
7. What do you understand by poverty? Elaborate the way education can help
in eradicating poverty in education. 6+6=12
8. Explain economic liberalization policies in India and their impact on
education. 6+6=12
9. Write short notes on any two of the following 6×2=12
Privatization of higher education
Politics of grant-in-aid of system in India
Constitutional provision on education
Role of IMF