Sectoral Issue in Indian Economy — DU B.A. (Hons.) Economics Previous Year Question Papers

3. The question paper consists of eight questions. Answer any five questions. 1. "Indian food policy has been slow to make the transition from a focus on food grain self-sufficiency to one of promoting a nutritionally balanced food system". In light of the above statement evaluate food policy evolution with respect to national self-sufficiency to improved individual access. (18) 2. Discuss the major challenges in India’s agricultural marketing system, with particular reference to APMC markets. What reforms have been proposed under the national framework to improve efficiency and transparency in agricultural trade? (18) 3. Discuss key pathways to ensure safe and healthy diets for nutritional security in India. Highlight the role of dietary diversity, postharvest management bio-ortification and nutrition education. (18) 4. Examine the factors responsible for market and price volatility in Indian agriculture. Critically assess the effectiveness of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) system and propose measures to enhance its inclusiveness and impact. (18) 5. Discuss the evolution of India’s industrial policy from ‘Make in India’ to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. To what extent has PLI succeeded in enhancing domestic manufacturing, exports, and global value chain integration? (18) 6. Explain the key trends in public sector output and financial performance. Explain various measures that enhance this sector productivity contributing to India’s economic growth. (18) 7. Examine the contribution of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to employment generation, innovation, and integration into global supply chains. Critically analyse the factors that limit their participation in international trade. (18) 8. Analyze the challenges faced by Indian start-ups despite the policy support under the Startup India initiative. What further reforms are needed to sustain Startup growth in India? (18) ı a a (Dietary Diversity), aę a al a 3· (Postharvest Management), (18) e ee sa (Global Value Chain)