B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Theories of Development and Indian Economy Oct 2025 Question Paper - SPPU

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PART - A [2 × 15 = 30]

1. Q1 What are the main features and indicators of economic development? Explain with examples.
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2. Q2 What do you understand by unemployment? Discuss its causes and how it is measured.
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3. Q3 Explain Myrdal’s Theory of Circular Causation in simple terms. Why is it relevant for India?
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4. Q4 What are the major problems of Indian agriculture? Explain any three with reasons.
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PART - B [3 × 10 = 30]

1. Q5 What is the role of Public Distribution System (PDS) in ensuring food security?
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2. Q6 What is the difference between private and institutional agricultural credit? Give examples.
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3. Q7 What is the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)? How is it different from traditional poverty measures?
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4. Q8 What are Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)? Why are they important for the Indian economy?
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5. Q9 What is the meaning of inequality in economics? Explain two ways to reduce it.
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PART - C

1. Q10 Write short notes on (any two) : [2 × 5 = 10]
   • a) Gender Inequality Index Read the model answer
   • b) Contract Farming Read the model answer
   • c) Balanced Growth Approach Read the model answer
   • d) Black Money Read the model answer

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