NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY QUESTION, 2011, M.A.[ Economics], Part-II,, Paper-XIII,(Agricultural Economics)

NALANDA OPEN UNIVERSITY QUESTION,2011, M.A.        [ Economics], Part-II,, Paper-XIII,(Agricultural Economics)

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

1. Describe the role of agriculture in the economic development of a country.

2. Throw light on the importance of Livestock and Dairy development in Indian rural economy.

3. Write an essay on rural economy of India.

4. Discuss size of holdings and laws of return.

5. What is farming system? What are its types? Describe.

6. Describe the land reforms programmes in India.

7. What are the problems of agricultural credit in India? Mention its salient features.

8. Describe the cropping pattern in India.

9. Discuss the effects of World Trade Organisation of India agriculture.

10. Write notes on any Two of the following:-
     (i) Food security
     (ii) Warehousing
     (iii) Public Distribution system