Economics KP PMS Paper II 2018

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.