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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME Term-End Examination December, 2016 006.3 5
ELECTIVE COURSE: ECONOMICS
EEC-014 AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN
INDIA
Time hours Maximum Marks 100

Note: Answer the questions as per the instructions given for each section.


SECTION

(Long Answer Questions)

Answer any two questions from this section in about 500 words each. 2x20=40

1. Make a critical assessment of different land reform measures implemented in India during the post-green revolution period. Also make a brief summary of measures you will suggest to make the land reforms effective. 12+8

2. Make a case for promoting rural industries and artisans in the changing landscape of the Indian economy. Also suggest measures, in brief, to make this sector viable and more productive. 10+10

3. "New agricultural technology is scale-neutral." What do you mean by this statement? What are its applications for policy-formulation? 12+8

4. Examine in brief the different areas of reforms in agricultural sector during the last two decades. Also state in brief the nature of issues being presently faced by the sector. 10+10


SECTION

(Medium Answer Questions)

Answer any four questions from this section in about 250 words each. 4x12=48

5. What is 'Operation Flood'? How far its stated objectives have been achieved in India?

6. "In order to increase agricultural production from given land resources it is necessary to use scientific cropping pattern". Justify this statement.

7. Examine the significance of agro-climatic zoning. Also identify various agro-climatic zones in India.

8. Discuss the impact of green revolution on output growth in India.

9. "Fair marketing is the ultimate, but the most important, concern for an agriculturist". Justify.

10. Critically examine the agricultural pricing policy in India.


SECTION C

11. Write notes on any two of the following: 2x6=12

Capital formation in agriculture

Need for irrigation in agriculture

Diversification of agriculture

Mahalwari system