BCOG-172 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BCOG-172 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
Indian Economy
Structured previous year question paper for BCOG-172, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9
Verified: 29 Jul 2026
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
(GENERAL) (CBCS) (BCOMG)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BCOG–172 : INDIAN ECONOMY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt any five questions. All questions
carry equal marks.
Q1.Differentiate between capitalism and socialism.
Q2.How are deficiencies of two systems taken care of in the mixed economy ? Explain giving examples.
Q3.Elaborate the meaning of ‘India in transition’ by highlighting important aspect s of new economic policy initiated in 1991.
Q4.Highlight the importance of infrastructure in promoting economic growth. Describe major suggestions for revitalising infrastructure in India. 10+10 [ 2 ]
Q5.Explain achievement s of the education sector after independence. What are the weaknesses of this sector ?
Q6.What is meant by inequality ? Discuss the main causes of inequality in India.
Q7.Highlight the importance of agriculture in India’s nation al economy. What are the challenges of Indian Agriculture ?
Q8.What do you mean by MSMEs ? Describe their main features. Explain briefly government support to MSMEs. (2+9+9)
Q9.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10
(a) Nature of regional imbalances in India
(b) IT industry in India
(c) India’s foreign trade policy
(d) Exchange rate system 2023 -172 [ 4 ]