Time Allowed: 21\/2<\/sup> hours<\/span> General Instructions to Candidates :<\/span><\/p>\n Question 1 carries 5 Score Match the column A with B and C. (5 \u00d7 1 = 5)<\/span><\/p>\n Question 1.<\/p>\n Answer:<\/p>\n Questions 2 to 6: Answer all the questions. Each carries 1 Score. (5 \u00d7 1 = 5)<\/span><\/p>\n Question 2. Question 3. Question 4. Question 5. Question 6. Questions 7 – 11: Answer all the questions. Each question carries two Scores. (5 \u00d7 2 = 10)<\/span><\/p>\n Question 7. Question 8. Question 9. Question 10. Quantitative variable:<\/p>\n Question 11. Questions 12 – 18: Attempt any six. Each carries 3 Scores. (6 \u00d7 3 = 18)<\/span><\/p>\n Question 12. Question 13. Question 14. Imposition of import duties raises the prices of foreign goods. Question 15. Question 16. Question 17. Answer: Question 18. Questions 19 – 23: Attempt any four. Each carries 4 Score. (4 \u00d7 4 = 16)<\/span><\/p>\n Question 19. Question 20. Question 21. Question 22. Answer: Question 23. The Government should come forward with better plans and programmes for rural development. Investment in education, improvement of rural infrastructure and non-form employment should be given top priority.<\/p>\n Questions 24 – 26: Attempt any two. Each carries 5 Score. (2 \u00d7 5 = 10)<\/span><\/p>\n Question 24. Question 25. Answer: Question 26. Questions 27 – 29: Attempt any two. Each carries 8 Score. (2 \u00d7 8 = 16)<\/span><\/p>\n Question 27. Causes of poverty: Policies and Programmes for Poverty Alleviation: The government of India adopted a three approach to poverty reduction<\/p>\n Policies and programmes for poverty alleviation are classified into three categories They are.<\/p>\n I. Self-employment and wage employment programmes: II. Food Security Programmes:<\/p>\n III. Social Security Programmes<\/p>\n Continuation of high growth rate is important because only growth can generate the required resources for the implementation of anti-poverty programmes.<\/p>\n Question 28. Strategies for sustainable development. It should pay attention to avoid environmental degradation by limiting the use of natural resources. Strategies for it are given below.<\/p>\n
\nCool off time: 15 Minutes<\/span>
\nMaximum Marks: 80<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n\n
\n <\/td>\n A<\/td>\n B<\/td>\n C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n a)<\/td>\n China<\/td>\n Coal<\/td>\n Median<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n b)<\/td>\n Conventional sources of energy<\/td>\n Commune system<\/td>\n Dispersion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n c)<\/td>\n Industrial Policy-Resolution 1956<\/td>\n Cumulative frequency curve<\/td>\n Petroleum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n d)<\/td>\n Ogive<\/td>\n \\( \\frac{L-S}{L+S}\\)<\/td>\n One child norm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n e)<\/td>\n Co-efficient of range<\/td>\n Three categories of industry<\/td>\n Importance to public sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n\n
\n A<\/td>\n B<\/td>\n C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n China<\/td>\n Commune system<\/td>\n One child norm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Conventional sources of energy<\/td>\n Coal<\/td>\n Petroleum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Industrial Policy Resolution 1956<\/td>\n Three categories of industry<\/td>\n Importance to public sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ogive<\/td>\n Cumulative frequency curve<\/td>\n Median<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Co-efficient of range<\/td>\n \\( \\frac{L-S}{L+S}\\)<\/td>\n Dispersion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nGovernment taxation and public expenditure policies which are collectively known as ………….
\na) Monetary policy
\nb) Fiscal policy
\nc) Trade policy
\nd) None of the above
\nAnswer:
\nb) Fiscal policy<\/p>\n
\nA survey which includes every element of the population is known as …………
\na) Random sampling method
\nb) Non-sampling method
\nc) Census method
\nd) None of the above
\nAnswer:
\nc) Census method<\/p>\n
\nIn India inflation is calculated by using …………
\na) Whole sale price index
\nb) Consumer price index
\nc) Producer price index
\nd) None of the above
\nAnswer:
\nc) Producer price index<\/p>\n
\nThe value of correlation coefficient lies between
\na) minus one and zero
\nb) minus one and plus one
\nc) minus one and plus two
\nd) none of the above
\nAnswer:
\nb) minus one and plus one<\/p>\n
\nBritain intensified control over India\u2019s foreign trade with the opening of ……….
\na) Panama canal
\nb) Suez canal
\nc) Grand canal
\nd) Kiel canal
\nAnswer:
\nb) Suez canal<\/p>\n
\nDuring the British period in India, social development indicators were not satisfactory. Substantiate the statement with the help of any two indicators.
\nAnswer:
\nDuring the British period in India, social development indicators were not satisfactory.<\/p>\n\n
\nList out the importance of statistics in economics.
\nAnswer:
\nImportance of statistics in economics are given below.<\/p>\n\n
\nThere are two types of error in sampling. One is sampling error and the other one is Non-Sampling error. List out the differences.
\nAnswer:
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\nClassify the following variables under qualitative and quantitative.
\nIncome, literacy, height, intelligence.
\nAnswer:
\nQualitative variable:<\/p>\n\n
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\nIn some states, farmers directly sell their products to consumers. Give two examples of such markets.
\nAnswer:
\nApni Mandi (Punjab, Hariyana, Rajasthan), Hadapsar Mandi (Pune)<\/p>\n
\nTelephonic interview is one among the modes of data collection. Give three merits.
\nAnswer:
\nThere are some merits of Telephone interview which are they.<\/p>\n\n
\nCalculate the mean deviation from mean of the following data.
\n25, 80, 75, 100, 20
\nAnswer:
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\nWhether the import subscription policy, which we followed till 1991, was effective to protect our domestic industries. Identify the policy instruments and substantiate.
\nAnswer:
\nImport subscription policy was effective to protect our domestic industries protection can be possible through<\/p>\n\n
\nQuotas are quantitative restriction on imports.<\/p>\n
\nIdentify the similarities in respect of the development strategies adopted by India, China and Pakistan.
\nAnswer:
\nSimilarities of development strategies among India, China and Pakistan are given below.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n India<\/td>\n China<\/td>\n Pakistan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Independent in 1947<\/td>\n Independent in 1949<\/td>\n Independent in 1947<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Planning strategy started 1951<\/td>\n Planning strategy started 1953<\/td>\n Planning strategy started 1956<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Similar growth rate<\/td>\n Similar growth rate<\/td>\n Similar growth rate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Govt played major role in economy<\/td>\n Govt played major role in economy<\/td>\n Govt played major role<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\nSustainable development are indispensable for any Nation. Point out 3 examples in your locality which acts as obstacles for Sustainable development.
\nAnswer:
\nThere are many hindrances for sustainable development in our area which are they<\/p>\n\n
\nCalculate the weighted aggregative price index of the following data.
\n(Here weightage is given to base period quantities)<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Commodity<\/td>\n Base Period<\/td>\n Current period<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Price (P0<\/sub>)<\/td>\n Quantity (P1<\/sub>)<\/td>\n Price (P1<\/sub>)<\/td>\n Quantity (Q1<\/sub>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n A<\/td>\n 10<\/td>\n 10<\/td>\n 15<\/td>\n 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n B<\/td>\n 15<\/td>\n 20<\/td>\n 20<\/td>\n 18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n C<\/td>\n 20<\/td>\n 30<\/td>\n 25<\/td>\n 33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n D<\/td>\n 25<\/td>\n 40<\/td>\n 30<\/td>\n 45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\nOrderly arrange the steps towards making a project. Conclusion, choice of target group, organisation and presentation of data, analysis and interpretation, identifying a problem or an area of study collection of data.
\nAnswer:
\nSteps of a project are given below<\/p>\n\n
\nThe Government of India decided to deregulate the industrial sector as a part of liberalisation policy in 1991. List out the measures adopted for this purpose.
\nAnswer:
\nDeregulation of industrial sector are<\/p>\n\n
\n\u2018Investment in education can stimulate the economic growth\u2019. Do you agree with this statement? Substantiate.
\nAnswer:
\nI agree with this statement.
\nInvestment in education can stimulate the economic growth which are given below<\/p>\n\n
\nThe marks of 50 students in Economics class test are given below.
\n9, 18, 78, 90, 63, 26, 39, 44, 6, 84, 63, 44, 56, 8, 67, 53, 83, 45, 18, 92, 95, 28, 65, 12, 24, 77, 7, 25, 25, 36, 55, 33, 75, 91, 61, 19, 58, 85, 44, 55, 86, 37, 51, 34, 33, 87, 60, 48, 78, 63
\nPrepare a frequency distribution table with tally mark by exclusive method taking class interval often.
\nAnswer:
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\nThe rank of 10 students in English and Economics examinations are given below. Calculate the rank correlation coefficient.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Students<\/td>\n Rank in Economics<\/td>\n Rank in English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n A<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n B<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n C<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n D<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n E<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n F<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n G<\/td>\n 7<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n H<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n I<\/td>\n 9<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n J<\/td>\n 10<\/td>\n 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\nIndebtedness are still common in rural areas due to the exploitation of moneylenders. To avoid this problem and to ensure the credit facilities in rural areas, the government started many institutions. Briefly explain.
\nAnswer:
\nThe government impliment many institutions in rural areas to avoid the problem of credit facilities. Which are they.<\/p>\n\n
\nDistribution of employment by region.
\nUrban Workers
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\nRural Workers
\n![\"Plus](\"https:\/\/www.aplustopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Plus-One-Economics-Model-Question-Paper-1-7.png\")
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\nCompare the two diagrams and make five inferences.
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n\n
\nThe following are the distribution of monthly income of 30 workers in a particular village. Draw a histogram and locate the mode.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n Income<\/td>\n Number of families<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 0 – 5,000<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 5,000 – 10,000<\/td>\n 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 10,000 – 15,000<\/td>\n 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 15,000 – 20,000<\/td>\n 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 20,000 – 30,000<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\nCalculate the standard deviation of the following values.
\n5, 10, 25, 32, 28
\nAnswer:
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\n\u2018Poverty is a situation in which a person is unable to secure the basic minimum necessities of life\u2019.
\nYou think that the eradication of poverty is a social necessity. Why?
\nEvaluate the three-dimensional approach adopted by the Govt, of India to alleviate the poverty in our country. [Hints: poverty – causes – policies and programmes for poverty alleviation]
\nAnswer:
\nPoverty is a situation in which some people do not have enough income to fulfil the basic necessities of life.<\/p>\n
\nThe main causes of poverty in India are the following<\/p>\n\n
\nIndia tackle poverty through economic growth. Economic growth generates jobs and income for the people. These benefits of growth trickle down to the poor people. This is known as \u2018trickle down theory\u2019. The government decided to implement the pull up theory.<\/p>\n\n
\nSome of the important programmes are given below.<\/p>\n\n
\n
\n
\nSustainable development mainly focussed on Ecofriendly development. The use of conventional sources of energy and sustainable development are moving in opposite directions. How the use of Non-conventional sources of energy can promote sustainable development? Analyse.
\n(Hints: Sustainable development, Strategies, conventional sources of energy and its uses. Non-conventional sources of energy)
\nAnswer:
\nSustainable development is defined as \u201cdevelopment that meets the end of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs\u201d.<\/p>\n
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