NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY QUESTION, 2011, M.A. [Rural Development], Part-II, Paper-XIII, (Indian Economy in Bihar Context)

NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY QUESTION, 2011, M.A. [Rural Development], Part-II, Paper-XIII, (Indian Economy in Bihar Context)

                                                                                     2011
                                                                              Full marks: 80
                                                                              Time: 3 hours
                                          Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. Examine the nature of economic structure and economic features of Bihar.

2. What is Poverty? Examine the nature of poverty in Bihar.

3. What are the characteristics of population of Bihar? Examine the rate of growth of population of Bihar.

4. What do you understand by agriculture marketing and storage? Describe its main challenges.

5. Mention the characteristics of agriculture of Bihar and analyse the disturbing factors in agricultural development.

6. What do you understand by Land Reform? Give an analytical description of the status of Land reform in Bihar.

7. Describe the role of industrial group in industrial structure.

8. What are the problems of Cottage and small scale industries? What governmental efforts are being carried out to mitigate these problems?

9. Give a detailed account of the organisation and structure of commercial banks.

10. Write notes on any Two of the following:-
       (i) Classification of industrial groups
       (ii) Land Reform
       (iii) New Technology and agriculture