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EconomicsCBSE Class 12 · Sample paper, session 2023-24 · 6 marks · Long answer

CBSE Class 12 Economics sample paper 2023-24: question 33(C,D)

From the official CBSE sample question paper for 2023-24, section B, question 33(C,D), for 6 marks. Try it first; the hints and our step-by-step solution are below.

Q33(C,D) · 6 marks · Long answerIndian Economy 1950-1990

Answer the following.

  1. (C)

    “In India, after 1947 land reforms were introduced on a large scale.”
    In the light of the given statement, discuss any one such land reform.

    3 marks
  2. (D)

    “In the post-reform period, the Government of India decided to retain profit-making Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). It provided a special status to PSUs to enable them to expand in the global market.”
    Do you agree with the given statement? Give valid reasons in support of your answer.

    3 marks

Source: official sample paper from cbseacademic.nic.in (PDF). See it in the full Sample paper 2023-24.

Hints

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Hint 1

Which reform limits how much land one person can own?

Hint 2

What special status did profit-making PSUs get?

Step-by-step solution

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  1. (C) After independence, land reforms such as abolition of intermediaries and land ceilings were introduced.

    1 mark

  2. (C) Land ceiling means fixing the maximum size of land an individual can own.

    1 mark

  3. (C) It aimed to promote equity in agriculture by reducing the concentration of land ownership in a few hands (surplus land was to be given to the landless).

    1 mark

  4. (D) Yes. To improve efficiency, bring in professionalism and help them compete globally, the government identified profit-making PSUs and declared them Maharatnas, Navratnas and Miniratnas.

    1½ marks

  5. (D) They were given greater managerial and operational autonomy in decisions; many have done very well and become market leaders.

    1½ marks

Answer: (C) Land ceiling: a maximum limit on landholding to reduce concentration of ownership. (D) Agree: profit-making PSUs became Maharatnas/Navratnas/Miniratnas with more autonomy.

Where the marks are

  • One land reform discussed (3)
  • Agreement with reasons (3)

Revise the chapter

Practise this chapterBoard-style questions from Indian Economy 1950-1990, one at a time, marked against the answer key and marking points.Back to the full paperSample paper 2023-24: every question, by section.

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