CBSE Class 11 Economics Sample Paper Set 5 Solved

Section A: Statistics for Economics

1. What is a pilot survey? 

2. When the collected data is grouped as per time such as years, months, weeks, etc., it is known as :
(Choose the correct alternative)

a) Geographical classification
b) Qualitative classification
c) Chronological classification
d) None

3. Define arithmetic mean. 

4. Median can be determined graphically through: (Choose the correct alternative)

a) Ogives
b) Frequency polygon
c) Histogram
d) Frequency polygon

5. Define statistics in its singular and plural sense. What are qualitative facts?

OR

Briefly explain the role of statistics in economics

6. Calculate average marks of students from the following data by assumed mean method

7. Prepare a frequency distribution of ‘exclusive type’ with a class interval of 5 from the following data.

OR

Prepare a frequency distribution of ‘inclusive type’ with a class interval of 5 from the following data.

8. Prepare a pie diagram from the following data relating to export of textiles from India in 2015

9. Determine the first and third quartile from the following data.

10. Briefly explain the different methods of collecting primary data. Which of the methods has the following advantages and why?

a) Better for using open ended questions
b) Only method to reach remote areas
c) Researcher can assist the respondent by clarifying the questions

11. What is a histogram? Represent the following data on a histogram.

What is a frequency polygon? Represent the following data on a histogram and also draw the frequency polygon.

12. Locate the mode from the following data. (Use grouping and analysis table)

Section B: Indian Economic Development

13. What is meant by a mixed economy 

14. The programme initiated by the government to improve the food and nutritional level of poor was:
(Choose the correct alternative)
a) Public Distribution System
b) Midday Meal Scheme
c) Integrated Child Development Scheme
d) All of these

15. Name any one indicator of educational attainment used in India. 

16. What is meant by ‘on the job training’? 

17. Briefly explain the major causes of India’s agricultural stagnation during the British period? 

18. State any three points that indicate the inadequate performance of the industrial sector during the reform period?

OR

State any three points that indicate the performance of the agricultural sector during the reform period?

19. State any four trade and investment policy reforms under the new economic policy? 

20. How was private sector regulated under industrial policy resolution of 1956? 

21. Distinguish between ‘human capital’ and ‘human development’.

OR

What is the relationship between human capital formation and economic development?

22. How is poverty line estimated according to the planning commission of India? Why is the poverty line criticised as an inadequate to measure poverty?

23. Explain the government’s approach in India to alleviate poverty.

OR

Write a critical assessment of the poverty alleviation programme in India.

24. Explain the following sources of human capital formation in India:

a) Investment in education
b) Expenditure on migration
c) Expenditure on information

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