DAY : 04 DATE 06 03 2021

2021 Roll Number

XII ECONOMICS (49.1) E

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GOKHALE EDUCATION SOCIETY’s
CENTRAL CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE FOR JUNIOR COLLEGES
JUNIOR COLLEGE UNITS
(ISO – 9001 : 2015 CERTIFIED)
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION : MARCH – 2021
Time : 3.00 hrs. (05 pages) Max. Marks : 70

Instructions: 1] All questions are compulsory.

2] Draw tables/ diagrams wherever necessary.
3] Figures to right indicate full marks.
4] Write answers to all main questions on new page.

Q.1 A] Choose the correct option : (5) 20

i. The branch of economics that deals with allocation of resources.
a) Micro economics b) Macro economics
c) Econometrics d) None of these
Options :
1) a, b and c 2) a and b 3) only a 4) None of these
ii. The transfer income is
a) revenue received by selling goods. b) payment received for labour.
c) profit earn from business. d) pension
Options :
1) a and b 2) only d 3) only c 4) a, b, c and d
iii. Under perfect competition, sellers are
a) price makers b) price takers c) price discriminators d) None of these
Options:
1) a, b and c 2) only b 3) only c 4) a and c
iv. Obligatory functions of the government
a) provision of employment.
b) maintaining internal law and order.
c) welfare measures.
d) exporting goods and services.
Options :
1) c and d 2) a and b 3) a, c and d 4) only b
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v. Statements that highlight the significance of index numbers
a) index numbers are useful for making future predictions.
b) index numbers help in measurement of inflation.
c) index numbers help to frame suitable policies.
d) index numbers can be misused.
Options :
1) b, c and d 2) a, c and d 3) a, b and d 4) a, b and c

B] Complete the correlation. (5)

i. Increases at a diminishing rate : Total utility :: Goes on diminishing :
ii. Primary market : :: secondary market : old issues.
iii. Pen and ink : :: Tea and coffee : substitutes goods
iv. : Inventory method :: Income method : factor cost method
v. Demand curve : :: supply curve : upward

C] Give economic term : (5)

i. Graphical representation of demand schedule.
ii. The flow of goods and services produced in an economy during a year.
iii. Degree of responsiveness of a change of quantity demanded of a goods to a
change in its price.
iv. Net addition made to total cost of production.
v. A compulsory contribution to the government by a person without receiving
any direct or proportionate benefit in return.

D] Find the odd word out : (5)

i. Market structure on the basis of competition :
Monopoly, oligopoly, very short period market, perfect competition.
ii. Assumptions of DMU theory :
Rationality, homogeneity, prestige goods, continuity.
iii. Scope of macro economics :
Theory of income and employment, theory of product pricing, theory of
general price level and inflation, theory of growth and development.
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iv. Features of national income :
Macro economics concept, flow concept, money value, static concept.
v. Types of demand :
Individual demand, joint demand, competitive demand, composite demand.

Q.2]
Q.2] A] Identify and explain the concept. (Any three) (6) 12
i. Maharashtra purchased wheat from Punjab.
ii. Shubhangi paid wages to workers in her factory and interest on her bank
loan.
iii. Government of India takes loan from world bank for Mumbai metro train.
iv. Salma purchased sweater for her father in winter season.
v. Pari has bought most desirable apple iphone11 pro.

B] Distinguish between : (Any three ) (6)

i. Slicing method and lumping method.
ii. Money market and capital market.
iii. Income elasticity of demand and cross elasticity of demand.
iv. Form utility and service utility.
v. Laspeyre’s Index number and paasche’s Index number.

Q.3]
Q.3] Answer the following questions. (Any three) 12
i. Explain any four features of micro economics.
ii. Explain in detail the concept of changes in supply.
iii. Explain any four points which explain the role of foreign trade.
iv. Explain any four construction of index numbers.
v. Explain any four features of oligopoly.

Q.4]
Q.4] State with reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following 12
statements. (Any three)
i. There are no real exceptions to the law of diminishing marginal utility.
ii. Total expenditure method is one of the methods of measuring elasticity of
demand.
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iii. The supply curve slopes downwards from left to right.
iv. In monopolistic market the selling cost is not must.
v. Public finance and private finance are different.

Q.5 Study the following table, figure, passage and answer the questions given 8
below it. (Any two)
i. Observe the following table and answer the questions
a) complete the following table : (mark--1)
(mark
Quantity index number
Commodities Quantity in 2000 Quantity in 2001
(base year) >? (current year) >B
A 30 45
B 55 70
C 90 105
D 35 60
Total ----------------- -----------------

b) construct the quantity index number for the above data. (marks-
(marks-3)

ii. Identify and define the degrees of elasticity of demand from the following
demand curve.

(marks-
(marks-2) (marks-
(marks-2)
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iii. Read the given passage and answer the questions :
The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala
Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament, which is the
first budget of this new decade and also a digital one in the backdrop of
unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. Laying a vision for AatmaNirbhar Bharat,
she said this is an expression of 130 crore Indians who have full confidence
in their capabilities and skills. She said that Budget proposals will further
strengthen the Sankalp of Nation First, Doubling Farmer’s Income, Strong
Infrastructure, Healthy India, Good Governance, Opportunities for youth,
Education for All, Women Empowerment, and Inclusive Development among
others. Additionally, also on the path to fast-implementation are the 13
promises of Budget 2015-16-which were to materialize during the Amrut
Mahotsav of 2022, on the 75th year of our Independence. They too resonate
with this vision of Aatmanirbharta, she added.
The Budget proposals for 2021-22 rest on 6 pillars. Health and
Wellbeing, Physical & Financial Capital, and Infrastructure ,Inclusive
Development for Aspirational India ,Reinvigorating Human Capital,
Innovation ,Minimum Government and Maximum Governance.
Questions :
1) Who presented the budget for 2021-22 in Parliament?
2) What were her views on 'Aatma Nirbhar Bharat'?
3) On what points is the budget for 2021-22 based?
4) Express your opinion about this budget in two lines.

Q.6]
Q.6] Answer the detail : (Any two) [16]
16]
i. State and explain the law of demand with exceptions.
ii. Explain the practical difficulties involved in the measurement of national
income.
iii. Explain the role of money market in India.

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