ST.

XAVIER’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), KOLKATA

Department of Commerce (Morning and Evening)

Semester IV Mid-Semester CIA Examinations, April 2021

Subject: Indian Economy Date: 09.04.2021

Subject Code: BCHCR430 Time: 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m

Full Marks: 40 Duration: 1hr 30 min

PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU START WRITING:

 Only hand written answer scripts (using black or blue ink) on A4 size sheets will
be considered.
 On top of each page of your answer script the following information should be
entered by the student:
Name, Roll Number, Subject, Date, and Page Number.
 Answer in your own words as far as practicable.
 Of the questions attempted, the answers to only the first required number of questions
(as stipulated in the question paper) will be evaluated. Please do not attempt extra
questions.
 Students will be writing legibly their answers, scanning them and sending the entire
answer script as one PDF file using MS Teams, ONLY.
 Save the scanned pages to a single PDF file and name the document accurately as
explained.
Room No._Roll No._Paper Code.PDF
(example: RoomNo.42_RollNo.147_BCHCR610)
 Kindly check the contents of the saved answer script file with all the details, before
uploading the it (since no multiple submissions would be allowed).
 The scanned answer scripts should have enough clarity to enable evaluation.
 St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata
Department of Commerce
Semester IV Continuous Internal Assessment 09.04.2021

Subject: Indian Economy

Full Marks: 40 (BCHCR430) Duration:1hr 30 min

Group A
Answer any FOUR questions (4x5)
1.Distinguish between innovation driven growth and efficiency driven growth. Mention the names
of any two countries enlisted in these stages of growth. [3+2]
2. What is demographic dividend? What are its benefits ? [2+3]
3. Define inclusive growth strategy and explain its attributes. [2+3]
4. Explain the vicious cycle of poverty.
5. Discuss the features of Phase II of economic planning in India.
6. Distinguish between the revenue and capital expenditure in the budget.
Group B
Answer any TWO questions (2x10)

7. How can you differentiate between Growth and Development? Mention any five characteristics
of underdeveloped countries. [5+5]

8. Discuss the agrarian structure prevalent in the Indian Economy during Independence. What had been
the underlying causes of this structure? [5+5]
9. Discuss the Post Reform Development Strategy adopted by the policy makers in Indian economy to
stimulate growth through competition and trade.
10. Define MPI. What are the dimensions of MPI? How is it measured? Discuss India’s recent relative position
in the BRICS countries in terms of MPI. [2+2+1+5]

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