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IGNOU BCOG-172 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

Indian Economy

Structured previous year question paper for BCOG-172, December 2025 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8

Verified: 29 Jul 2026

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

(GENERAL) (CBCS)

Term-End Examination

December, 2025

BCOG-172 : INDIAN ECONOMY

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Altempt any five questions. All questions

carry equal marks.

Q1.Explain the concept of economic development. Discuss the important features of the underdeveloped economy.

Q2.“India’s economy over the last three decades is a success story.” Comment briefly. Discuss the reforms in the industrial and financial sectors after liberalization.

Q3.Highlight the relationship between economic growth and infrastructure. Discuss important characteristics of infrastructure.

Q4.Briefly describe the state of healthcare system in India. Are we fully equipped to meet emergent situation ? Explain.

Q5.Explain the concept of poverty. Distinguish between absolute poverty and _ relative poverty. Describe the main causes of poverty in India. (5+5+10)

Q6.Highlight the importance of balanced regional development in India. Discuss the policy initiatives by the government of India to reduce regional imbalance.

Q7.Describe the important features of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) initiative and the role of MSMEs in propelling economic development of India.

Q8.Write short notes on any two of the following : 10+10

(a) Role of ICT in economic development

(b) Trends in India’s foreign trade

(c) Balance of payments

(d) Principles of WTO