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Last Year Eco. Paper
Last Year Eco. Paper
Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 80
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This question paper contains two sections:
Section A-Statistics for Economics
Section B- Introductory Microeconomics
2. This paper contains 20 Multiple Choice Questions type
questions of 1 mark each.
3. This paper contains 4 Short Answer Questions type
answered in 60 to 80 words.
questions of 3 marks each to be
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
) Assertion (A) is false but Reason(R) is true.
27 Read the following statement -Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose one of the (1)
correct alternatives given below:
Assertion (A): In perfect competition, the industry is a price taker and the firm is
aprice maker.
Reason- In perfect competition, there are a large number of buyers and sellers.
Alternatives:
a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason R) is not the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
c) Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
d) Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
28. Interpret the given picture on account of economic problem. (3)
WANT NEED
Suvival
Entertainment
33. What kind ofsupply shock do you expect in the market when the rice crop is (6
severally danaged by the drought? How will the market adjust itself to the supply
shock? What suggestions would you offer to tackle the problens arising out of
the supply shock?
34.
Read the following text carefully and answer the given questions on the basis of
the same and common understanding:
Substitute goods are similar products that a customer may use for the same
purpose. Your customers may choose the product they prefer if it's available and
consider substitutes if the price, availability or quality of their preferred product
changes. These changes also oflen influence the demand for an item. A substitute
identical
good may be perfect or imperfect. A pcrfect substitute is a product that's but
to the original item, while an imperfect substitute is a product that's similar may
noticcably different from the original good. Customers who
1Ckarcnase butter
use margarine as a substitute In cooking and baking eof butter rises,
the demand for it may decrease while the demand for margarine may increase.
For example, if a customer is planning to bake a batch of cookies and needs a few
sticks of butter, they may purchase margarine if the price of butter is higher than
expected. Many publishers release books in hardcover, paperback, and e-book
fomats. Since physical books and e-books typically contain the same
information, customers may substitute one for the other. For examplc, if a
physical book costs $10 more than ane-book, a price-conscious customer may
purchase the digital version. Tuna and salmon are popular types of fish that
customers may purchase fresh or canned. While the two kinds of fish have
different flavors, customers may substitute one for the other in various recipes. If
the price of salmon goes up, the demand for tuna might rise as customers begin
substituting.
Minivans and SUVs are automobiles that customers often substitute for one
another. They're structurally similar and serve the same purpose of transporting
people and cargo. Price is often an important factor that customers consider when
deciding which type of vehicle to purchase.
(a) Explain the relationship between Salmon and Tuna? (3)
(b) What are the different types of substitute goods? (3)