Class 12 Economics notes and question bank — NEB Exam

Economics

Class 12 - 14 Chapters

Sub. code 3041

NEB — GRADE XII

Model Question

Class 12 Economics Model Question

The candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

समय (Time) : 3 Hoursपूर्णाङ्क (Full Marks) : 75

Pass Marks : 32

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Group A

Very Short Answer Type Questions

[11 x 1 = 11]
1.

Write any one difference between fixed exchange rate and flexible exchange rate.

2.

What is ‘structural unemployment’?

3.

Write down any two policies aimed at reducing the size of population below poverty line in the current plan of Nepal.

4.

When did Nepal become the member of WTO?

5.

Write any two pre-requisites of primary data collection.

6.

The sources of primary data collection are book, newspaper, radio, etc. But there are various problems in data collection from such sources. In this regard, point out any two problems while using the data from secondary sources.

7.

Write any two advantages of division of labour.

8.

A seller earns Rs. 700 from the sale of 10 units of a good. If s/he sells 1 more unit, her/his total revenue becomes Rs. 750, then find marginal revenue by using formula.

9.

What is the policy applied by central bank to control the money supply and credit called?

10.

There is gender inequality in your community. More priority is given to boys as compared to girls either at home or in school. In this regard, state any two roles that you can play to achieve the goal of gender equality in education by 2030 in Nepal.

11.

If the difference and sum of first quartile (Q₁) and third quartile (Q₃) are 45 and 75 respectively, find the coefficient of quartile-deviation and interpret it.

Group B

Short Answer Type Questions

[8 x 5 = 40]
12.

What is Market Economy? Explain any four features of market economy.

13.

What is the meaning of allocation of resources? Identify and describe the three major issues that may arise while allocating resources.

14.

Describe the Uncertainty Bearing Theory of Profit. Point out its any four weaknesses.

15.
[2 + 3]
  1. Give the answer of following questions on the basis of given table.

Output

1

2

3

4

5

6

TC

8

14

18

28

45

72

AC

7

9

MC

10

27

a.

Complete the above table.

b.

Draw AC and MC curves from the completed table.

16.
[3 + 2]

A monopoly firm can sell as many goods as it wants by decreasing prices. Based on this information, prepare a table showing the firm’s total revenue, average revenue and marginal revenue. Draw the curves of average revenue and marginal revenue based on the table.

17.
[5]

Define Money Market and describe any four features of it.

18.
[5]

Currently, increasing economic inequality situation in Nepal has adversely affected the social, political and whole economic sectors of the country. Suggest any five practical measures to reduce this situation.

19.
[5]

Nepal has a long history of formulation and implementation of development plan. But there is no sufficient development. In this regard, suggest the steps to formulate an effective development plan in Nepal.

20.

Find the standard deviation from the given data and interpret the result.

Wages (Rs.)

Number of Labour

45

8

55

7

65

3

75

2

80

4

Or
20.

Find Price Index using Laspeyres’s formula and interpret the result.

a

Group C

Long Answer Type Question

[3 x 8 = 24]
21.
[4+4]

Illustrate the price and output determination process under perfect competition and show the situations of short-run equilibrium of the firm by MR-MC approach.

22.

The Comparative Advantage theory of international trade is related to the need of international trade. Every country imports the goods if their cost of production is high in the country. Explain with a suitable example.

23.

Foreign employment is a way to solve the unemployment problem for developing countries like Nepal. However, from this, such countries will have to face various problems in future. Considering such possible problems, explain your ideas in four points for each.

Or
23.

Prioritize and list out any four major SDGs of UN that is directly relevant to Nepal. Why these aims should be prioritized in Nepalese context? Clarify.

Economics — Model Question NEB Exam

Paper Overview & Analysis

Year

Model Question

Type

75

Full Marks

32

Pass Marks

3 Hours

Duration

24

Question Items

Question Type Breakdown

Short Answer24

Group Breakdown

Group A11 questions · 11 x 1 = 11
Group B10 questions · 8 x 5 = 40
Group C3 questions · 3 x 8 = 24

Chapter Breakdown

Basic Concepts of Statistics4 items—
International Trade3 items—
Basic Concepts of Economics3 items—
Poverty, Inequality, Unemployment and Human Resource2 items—
Development Planning in Nepal2 items—
Market and Revenue Curves2 items—
Banking and Monetary Policy2 items—
Sustainable Development Goals and Nepal1 item—
Factor Pricing1 item—
Theories of Price and Output Determination1 item—

Chapter breakdown covers 21 of 24 question items on this paper — the rest aren't tagged to a chapter yet.

1 question item offered alternative ("OR") chapters and isn't attributed to either, since only one could be attempted.

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