KHYBER PAKHTOON KHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF
PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE (BPS-17) 2018
ECONOMICS PAPER II
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS MAXIMUM MARKS: 100
Note: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q1: Define economic development and economic growth. Discuss the main measures of economic development in detail.
Q2: Define Absolute and Relative Poverty. Explain the poverty reduction strategies in Pakistan.
Q3: Define the concept of land reforms. Explain the defects of land tenure system in Pakistan in detail.
Q4: What polices or measures government has taken to promote the manufacturing sector?
Q5: Explain the foreign trade performance of Pakistan.
Q6: Explain the role of migration and remittances in Pakistan’s economy.
Q7: Give a critical overview of economic planning in Pakistan. Explain the Factors inhibiting effective planning in Pakistan.
Q8: Explain the objective of nationalization policy and its problems.