ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Pakistan Studies)

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Course: Economic Development of Pakistan-I (4659)
Level: M.Sc. Semester: Spring, 2019
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1-5)

Note: Answers should be based upon the prescribed study material. Consult study guide
for guidance.

Q.1 Highlight the major theories of development. Also explain their contributions and
limitations for the process of developments. (20)

Q.2 Critically analyse socio-cultural attitudes of the people stand in the way of
economic development of our country. (20)

Q.3 Discus the relevant instrumental variables when the objective of a planning
model is:
a) To achieve a higher rate of growth. (10)
b) To achieve full employment level in the country. (10)

Q.4 Keeping in view the profile of Pakistan as developing country, give some reasons
why it has remained poor, what are the general requirements for its development?
Elaborate in detail. (20)

Q.5 Economic development of Pakistan naturally divides itself into three historical
periods, the 1960s, the early and the mid 1970s and the period since 1978.
Differentiate the process of Economic Development Planning among these three
periods. (20)

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 ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 5-9)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40

Note: Answers should be based upon the prescribed study material. Consult study guide
for guidance.

Q.1 Examine the performance of major industries producing exportable commodities

during 1970’s and early 80’s. (20)

Q.2 Discuss that the Indirect taxes are the major source of revenue to the Government
of Pakistan in the light of prescribed study material. (20)

Q.3 Discuss all major factors responsible for low productivity during 1970’s in
agriculture sector of Pakistan. (20)

Q.4 Discuss with examples that the “terms of trade” effect the nature and extent of a
country’s development. (20)

Q.5 Economic development without growth is almost inconceivable. Explain

how growth is possible without development? Highlight your arguments with
examples. (20)

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