KHYBER PAKHTOON KHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE.POSTS OF PROVINCIAL
MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BPS-17) 2010
ECONOMICS PAPER -II
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
Note: Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q1: Define the concept of underdevelopment? Discuss the common characteristics of developing countries like Pakistan?
Q2: Explain the historical overview of economic planning in Pakistan.
Q3: What is cooperative farming? Explain the advantages and causes of failure of co-operative farming in Pakistan?
Q4: Differentiate absolute and relative poverty. How it can be measured by basic needs approach?
Q5: Explain the role of foreign trade in economic development. What are the major exports and imports of Pakistan?
Q6: Explain the role of industrialization for economic development of a developing country.
Q7: Discuss merits and demerits of privatization policy in Pakistan?
Q8: Discuss the cost and benefits of foreign aid with special reference to Pakistan.