Q.
Section A
1. “A number of steps can reduce the severity, spread and size of the black economy in India.” Give the future directives on the parallel economy and cite the practical obstacles faced on the way to fight the black economy.
2. “In the wake of globalisation, in order to protect the vulnerable groups, different strategies of employment need to be followed”. Comment
Section B
3. Discuss the instruments of monetary policy and throw light on the main features of monetary policy from the late-1990’s onwards.
4. In the light of the parameters for assessing economic reforms, critically examine its impact on the Indian economy.
5. Explain how Minimum support price (MSP), microfinance, easy access to credit and agricultural marketing help in addressing the issues in the agricultural sector?
6. ‘Policy-reform is an on-going process’ - discuss the statement by making suggestions for foreign capital policy.
7. Explain any three of the following.
a) Portfolio Investment and Direct business investment
b) Issues in union-state financial relations
d) Poverty ratio and working poor
e) Functions and Objectives of the WTO
f) Distinction between Member-Based Organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations
