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BOARD QUESTION PAPER : JULY 2023
ECONOMICS
Time: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 80
Notes: (1) All questions are compulsory.
(2) Draw neat tables/diagrams wherever necessary.
(3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(4) Write answers to all main questions on new pages.
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Q.1. (A) Complete the following statements: (5)[20]
i. The branch of economics that deals with the allocation of resources is known as _______.
(a) Micro economics (b) Macro economics
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(c) Econometrics (d) Agricultural economics
ii. Net addition made to the total revenue by selling an extra unit of a commodity is _______.
(a) total revenue (b) marginal revenue
(c) average revenue (d) marginal cost
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iii. Symbolically, the functional relationship between Demand and Price can be expressed as
_______.
(a) Dx = f(Px) (b) Dx = f(Pz)
(c) Dx = f(y) (d) Dx = f(T)
iv. In India, National Income Committee establishment year is _______.
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(a) 1952 (b) 1949
(c) 1947 (d) 1950
v. Marginal Utility of the commodity becomes negative when Total Utility of a commodity is
_______.
(a) rising (b) constant
(c) falling (d) zero
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ii. India purchased petroleum from Iran.
iii. Prakash receives monthly pension of ` 15,000/- from the State Government.
iv. Price of salt increases by ` 20 to ` 50, still there is no change in demand for salt.
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v. Meena deposited a lumpsum amount of ` 1,50,000 in the bank, for a period of one year.
(B) Distinguish between (Any THREE): (6)
i. Micro Economics and Macro Economics
ii. Expansion of demand and Contraction of demand
iii. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National Product (GNP)
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iv. Public Finance and Private Finance
v. Simple Index Number and Weighted Index Number
Q.3. Answer the following (Any THREE): [12]
i. Explain any four features of Micro economics.
ii. Explain the two sector model of circular flow of national income.
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iii. Explain any four types of Utility.
iv. Explain the meaning of budget with its types.
v. Explain any four factors influencing elasticity of demand.
Q.4. State with reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following statements (Any THREE): [12]
i. The Law of diminishing marginal utility is based on many assumptions.
ii. Index numbers are free from limitations.
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B 4 5 8 3 12
C 1 7 2 10 20
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D 5 8 10 5 25
Total 134 63
Questions:
1. Fill the blank boxes of the above schedule. (2)
2. Apply the given formula and find out Paasche’s Index Number (2)
P01 =
p q1 1
× 100
p q0 1
ii. On the basis of the given diagram state whether the following statements are True or False: (4)
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A
B
Price
D
C
E
0 X
Quantity Demanded
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1. Demand at point ‘C’ is relatively elastic demand. (1)
2. Demand at point ‘B’ is unitary elastic demand. (1)
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3. Demand at point ‘D’ is perfectly inelastic demand. (1)
4. Demand at point ‘A’ is perfectly elastic demand. (1)
iii. Read the given passage and answer the questions: (4)
Maharashtra is the largest producer of tur dal, the principle source of protein in a
vegetarian diet in India. The state produces nearly 28% of National output with Latur and
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Hingoli districts in Marathwada and Akola district in Vidarbha producing the lion’s share.
In 2019-20 production of tur dal in Maharashtra was 37.36 lakh tonne and in 2020-21 it
has been increased to 42.24 lakh tonne. But in the current year 2021-22, due to
unfavourable climatic conditions, production of tur dal will reduce by 20% to 25% as a
result of which the prices of tur dal has increased.
Last season, the state government has purchased tur at minimum base price. As the
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production was not predictable, the government was in trouble while buying tur under
guaranteed price. Due to limited number of godowns the government has now decided to
sell tur in form of dal to minimize the increasing loss due to storage, maintenance
problems, etc.
Questions:
1. Name the largest tur dal producer districts in Maharashtra. (1)
2. What was the production of tur dal in the year 2020-21 of Maharashtra? (1)
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Q.1. (A) Complete the following sentences: (5)[20]
i. Micro Economics is also called as _______.
(a) Income theory (b) Price theory
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(c) Growth theory (d) Employment theory
ii. Money market faces shortage of funds due to _______.
(a) Inadequate savings (b) Growing demand for cash
(c) Unorganized sector (d) Financial mismanagement
iii. Marginal utility of the commodity becomes negative when Total Utility of a commodity is
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_______.
(a) rising (b) constant
(c) falling (d) zero
iv. Public expenditure of any government shows _______.
(a) constant trend (b) increasing trend
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(c) decreasing trend (d) fluctuating demand
v. The relationship between income and demand for inferior goods is _______.
(a) direct (b) inverse
(c) no effect (d) can be direct and inverse
(B) Find the odd word out: (5)
i. Revenue concepts:
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Number.
(C) Give economic term: (5)
i. The volume of commodities and services turned out during a given period counted without
duplication.
ii. A desire which is backed by willingness to purchase and ability to pay.
iii. Degree of responsiveness of a change of quantity demanded of a good to a change in its
price.
iv. Very realistic competition in nature.
v. Swati purchased raincoat for her father in rainy season.
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ii. Assertion (A): A change in quantity demanded of one commodity due to a change in the price
of other commodity is cross elasticity.
Reasoning (R): Changes in consumers’ income leads to a change in the quantity demanded.
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Options:
1. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
2. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
3. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
4. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
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iii. Assertion (A): Production for self-consumption is not accounted for in the national income.
Reasoning (R): The products kept for self consumption do not enter the market.
Options:
1. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
2. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
3. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
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4. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
iv. Assertion (A): Foreign exchange management and control is undertaken by commercial
banks.
Reasoning (R): RBI has to maintain the official rate of exchange of rupee and ensure its
stability.
Options:
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Reasoning (R): Supply is always expressed in relation to price, time and quantity.
Options:
1. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
2. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
3. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
4. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
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Q.2. (A) Identify and explain the following concepts (Any THREE): (6)[12]
i. A table seller sold the table for ` 2,000 per piece. In this way he sold 15 tables and
earned ` 30,000.
ii. England imported cotton from India, made readymade garments from it and sold them
to Malaysia.
iii. Ashok paid the tax on his income and property.
iv. Raju’s father invests his money in a market for long term funds both equity and debt
raised within and outside the country.
v. A poor person wants to buy a car.
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iii. Explain any four features of national income.
iv. Explain any four problems faced by the money market in India.
v. Explain any four exceptions of the law of Diminishing marginal utility.
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Q.4. State with reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following statements (Any THREE): [12]
i. There are no exceptions to the law of supply.
ii. Balance of Trade and Balance of Payment are two different concepts.
iii. Index numbers are very significant / important in economics.
iv. There are no theoretical difficulties in the measurement of National Income.
v. Macro economics is different from Micro economics.
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Q.5. Study the following table, figure, passage and answer the questions given below it (Any TWO): [8]
i. Observe the following table and answer the questions given below it: (4)
Unity of Marginal Utility
Total Utility (TU) units
Commodity (MU) units
1 6
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2 5
3 15 4
4 15
5 –1
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Questions:
1. Complete the above table. (2)
2. a. When total utility is Maximum, the marginal utility is – (1)
b. When total utility falls, the marginal utility becomes – (1)
ii. In the following diagram AE is the linear demand curve of a commodity. On the basis of the
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given diagram state whether the following statements are True or False: (4)
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A
B
Price
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D
C
E
0 X
Quantity Demanded
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While framing index number its objective must be determined. To attain the objective
the information is collected in various ways and this information is used for comparing two
different time periods. For this purpose, the base year’s index is assumed as 100 and
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accordingly the value of the current year is calculated.
Laspeyre, Paasche and Fisher have suggested different methods for constructing index
numbers.
Questions:
1. Explain the meaning of Index Number. (1)
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2. To whom the Index Number is useful? (1)
3. Express your opinion about the given passage. (2)
Q.6. Answer the following questions in detail (Any TWO): [16]
i. State and explain the law of demand with exceptions.
ii. Explain the meaning of Monopoly with its features.
iii. Explain various reasons for the growth of public expenditure.
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Q.1. (A) Choose the correct option: (5)[20]
(i) The branch of economics that deals with the allocation of resources:
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(a) Micro economics (b) Macro economics
(c) Econometrics (d) Monetary economics
Options: (1) a, b, c (2) a, b (3) only ‘a’ (4) None of these
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(a) Local market, National market, International market
(b) Very short period market, Local market, National market
(c) Short period market, National market, International market
(d) Local market, National market, Short period market
Options: (1) a, b, c (2) b, c, d (3) Only ‘a’ (4) a, d
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(iii) Statements that are incorrect in relation to index numbers:
(a) Index number is a geographical tool.
(b) Index numbers measure changes in the air pressure.
(c) Index numbers measure relative changes in an economic variable.
(d) Index numbers are specialized averages.
Options: (1) c, d (2) a, b (3) b, c (4) a, b, c ,d
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(ii) Price and demand for normal good : Inverse relationship : : Giffen goods :
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(c) no effect (d) can be direct and inverse
(ii) Demand curve is parallel to ‘X’ axis in case of _______.
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(a) Perfectly elastic demand (b) Perfectly inelastic demand
(c) Relatively elastic demand (d) Relatively inelastic demand
(iii) A rightward shift in supply curve shows:
(a) Contraction of supply (b) Decrease in supply
(c) Expansion of supply (d) Increase in supply
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(iv) Trade of goods and service within the geographical boundaries of a nation:
(a) International trade (b) Internal trade
(c) Currency trade (d) Inter-continental trade
(v) Stock exchange is an important constituent of the _______.
(a) Capital market (b) Money market
(c) Local market (d) International market
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Q.2. (A) Identify and explain the following concepts (Any THREE): (6)[12]
(i) Salma purchased sweater for her father in winter season.
(ii) Sanket’s demand for consumer goods increased by 20% due to an increase in his income by
50%.
(iii) Anita receives monthly pension of ₹ 15,000/- from the State Government.
(iv) John produces 5 units of mobile in his factory at ₹ 50,000. When he produced the 6th unit of
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Q.5. Study the following table, figure, passage and answer the questions given below it (Any TWO): [8]
(i) (4)
Price of Apple Demand Supply
[Per kg ₹] [Per kg] [Per kg]
100 50 10
200 20
30 30
400 20
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500 50
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(1) Complete the above table. (2)
(2) Draw an equilibrium price determination diagram based on the above table. (2)
(ii) Following diagram is a linear demand curve. On the basis of the given diagram answer the
following questions: (4)
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P
P
R P1
I
C P2
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P3
P4
X
O Quantity demanded
(1) Demand at point ‘P2’ is relatively inelastic. Is this statement true or false? (1)
(2) Identify the elasticity of demand at point ‘P’. (1)
(3) What is denoted on ‘X’ axis in the above diagram? (1)
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(4) Which method of measuring elasticity of demand is denoted in the above diagram? (1)
(iii) As per a survey conducted by Galaxy Enterprise it was observed that in Panji there was an
increase in the demand for biscuits. This was due to the change in people’s taste and habits.
Considering this an opportunity, the Galaxy enterprise borrowed capital from ‘Bank of India’,
purchased wheat from farmers and started producing biscuits. The company had a
competition from Andromeda Foods Ltd. a producer of cream biscuits. One more research
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conducted by Galaxy Enterprise made them realise that with the rise in demand for biscuits,
the demand for tea has also increased.
Galaxy Enterprise started a chain of tea shops in Panji with an intention of creating
competition to Andromeda.
(1) Find out the examples of types of demand from the above passage:
(a) Direct Demand (1)
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Q.1. (A) Complete the correlations: (5)[20]
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(i) Macro Economics : : : Micro Economics : Price theory
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(v) Personal income tax : : : Goods and service tax (GST) : Indirect tax.
(ii) When percentage change in quantity demanded is less than percentage change in price, the
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(iv) Budget that consists of revenue receipts and revenue expenditure _______.
(a) Capital budget (b) Government budget
(c) Revenue budget (d) Family budget
(v) Purchase of goods and services from one country and selling them to another country is
_______.
(a) Entrepot trade (b) Import trade
(c) Export trade (d) National trade
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Options:
(a) Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is false.
(b) Assertion (A) is false but Reasoning (R) is true.
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(c) Both statements A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(d) Both statements A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iii) Assertion (A): Index number considers all factors.
Reasoning (R): Index number is based on samples.
Options:
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(a) Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is false.
(b) Assertion (A) is false but Reasoning (R) is true.
(c) Both statements A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(d) Both statements A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
(iv) Assertion (A): Money market economises use of cash.
Reasoning (R): Money market does not deal with financial instruments that are close
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substitutes of money.
Options:
(a) Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is false.
(b) Assertion (A) is false but Reasoning (R) is true.
(c) Both statements A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(d) Both statements A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
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(v) Assertion (A): International trade leads to division of labour and specialisation.
Reasoning (R): India’s national trade is not increasing.
Options:
(a) Assertion (A) is true but Reasoning (R) is false.
(b) Assertion (A) is false but Reasoning (R) is true.
(c) Both the statements A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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(d) Both the statements A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
Q.2. (A) Identify and explain the following concepts (Any THREE): (6)[12]
(i) Asha collected the information about the income of a particular firm.
(ii) Ramesh’s demand for salt remained unchanged inspite of a 10% rise in its price.
(iii) Out of 4000 kgs of rice the farmer offered to sale 1000 kgs of rice in the market at ` 40 per kg.
(iv) Shobha collected data regarding the money value of all final goods and services produced in
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(iii) Price under perfect competition is decided by the interaction between demand and supply.
(iv) Capital market plays an important role in India.
(v) Balance of Payment is same as Balance of Trade.
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Q.5. Study the following table, figure, passage and answer the questions given below it
(Any TWO): [8]
(i)
Components ₹ Crores
Consumption (C) 800/-
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Investment (I) 700/-
Government Expenditure (G) 400/-
Net Export (X-M) –150/-
Depreciation (D) 100/-
(1) Calculate GDP (Gross Domestic Product) on the basis of above table. (2)
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(2) Calculate NDP (Net Domestic Product) on the basis of above table. (2)
(ii) Identify the price elasticity of demand from the following diagrams: (4)
(1) y (2) y
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P P
R P1 R D D
I I P
C P C
E E
P2
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x x
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Qty. demanded Qty. demanded
(3) y (4) y
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P P
P P
R R
I I P
D 1 D
C P1 C
E E
O Q Q1 x x
O Q Q1
Qty. demanded Qty. demanded
(iii) Commercial banks act as intermediaries in the country’s financial system to bring the savers
and investors together. They are profit seeking financial institutions. Due to bank
nationalisation in 1969, there was increase in loan disbursement in urban and rural areas.
Agriculture and retail traders started getting more loans. Those sectors which were not
getting loans before 1969, started getting loans in post nationalisation period. After
nationalisation of bank branch expansion took place. There has diversification in the functions
of banks. Commercial Banks are providing different types of services like safe deposit lockers,
D-mat facility, internet banking, mobile banking etc.
(1) Write any two benefits of Bank nationalisation. (1)
(2) Write various services provided by banks. (1)
(3) Write your opinion about the above passage. (2)
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Q.6. Answer the following questions in detail (Any TWO): [16]
(i) Explain the concepts of variation and changes in demand with the help of diagrams.
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(ii) Explain the meaning of index number. Explain various steps involved in the construction of
index number.
(iii) Explain various sources of public revenue.
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