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Index numbers are very significant/important in economics.
Concept: Significance of Index Numbers
Read the given passage and answer the questions:
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Index Number is a technique of measuring changes in a variable or group of related variables with reference to time, geographical location and other characteristics. Index Number is very useful for economists, farmers, traders, government, educationalists and trade union leaders for planning and implementing the plans according to their sector. The scope of index number is not limited to only one subject but it extends to many subjects such as Economics, Educational science, Psychology, History, Sociology, Geography etc. 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 accordingly the value of the current year is calculated. Laspeyre, Paasche and Fisher have suggested different methods for constructing index numbers. |
- Explain the meaning of Index Number.
- To whom the Index Number is useful?
- Express your opinion about the given passage.
Concept: Index Numbers
State with reasons whether you agree or disagree with the following statement.
There are many types of index numbers.
Concept: Types of Index Numbers
Observe the following table and answer the questions given below it:
| Commodities | Prices in 2006 (in ₹) (Base Year) P0 | Prices in 2006 (in ₹) (Current Year) P1 |
| A | 20 | 30 |
| B | 30 | 45 |
| C | 40 | 60 |
| D | 50 | 75 |
| E | 60 | 90 |
Questions:
- Write the formula for calculation of price index.
- Find the value of ∑P0 and ∑P1.
- Find the price index P01.
Concept: Types of Index Numbers
While estimating national income, we include only the value of final goods and services in order to ______.
Concept: Features of National Income
NDP is obtained by ______.
Concept: Different Concepts of National Income
In India, national income is estimated using a ______.
Concept: Methods of Measurement of National Income
State with reason, whether you agree or disagree with the following statement:
Under the output method, the value-added approach is used to avoid double counting.
Concept: Methods of Measurement of National Income >> Output Method/Product Method
Explain the income method and expenditure method of measuring national income.
Concept: Methods of Measurement of National Income
Identify & Explain the Concepts from the given illustration:
Viru kept aside 100 kgs. out of 500 kgs. of wheat produced on his farm for his family.
Concept: Difficulties in the Measurement of National Income
Choose the correct option.
Precautions to be taken while estimating national income by output method:
- Only value of final goods and services must be taken in to account.
- Indirect taxes included in the market prices are to be deducted.
- Subsidies given by the government on certain products must be added.
- Sale and purchase of second hand goods should be considered.
Concept: Different Concepts of National Income
Choose the correct option.
Practical difficulties in the measurement of national income:
- Illegal income
- Problem of double counting
- Inadequate and unreliable data
- Valuation of inventories
Concept: Different Concepts of National Income
Identify & explain the concept from the given illustration.
Sarla, a retired school teacher receives a monthly pension of ₹ 20,000/- from the Government.
Concept: Different Concepts of National Income
Distinguish Between
Gross Domestic Product and Net Domestic Product
Concept: Different Concepts of National Income
Complete the correlation.
Output method : Product method :: ______ : Factor cost method.
Concept: Methods of Measurement of National Income >> Output Method/Product Method
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.
Concept: Difficulties in the Measurement of National Income
There are no theoretical difficulties in the measurement of National Income.
Concept: Difficulties in the Measurement of National Income
Find the odd word out:
Features of National Income:
Concept: Features of National Income
During the period of inflation surplus budget is advisable.
Concept: Types of Budget
State whether the following statement is True or False :
Budget is a monthly statement - False.
Concept: Types of Budget
