CBSE Class 12 Economics Question Paper 2020 (Set 2 - 58/5/2)

CBSE CLASS XII Questions

• 1.

  In an economy, the currency held by the public, Net Demand Deposits with Commercial Banks and Net Time Deposits with Commercial Banks stand at ₹ 1,42,000 crore, ₹ 22,000 crore and ₹ 86,000 crore respectively. The value of Money Supply (M1) would be ₹ _______ crore.

  • 2,50,000
    
  • 86,000
    
  • 1,64,000
    
  • 1,42,000
    
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• 2.

  "Under a study, examining the spending habits of a hypothetical economy, it was observed that even households with zero income managed to consume basic necessities. As the income of people increased, their consumption also increased, but not as rapidly as income."
  Based on the given text and common understanding, answer the following questions: (i) Identify and elaborate the type of consumption indicated in the first para of the above text. (ii) Explain, the reason behind the positive slope of Aggregate Demand Curve.

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• 3.

  In an economy, exclusion of _______ may lead to under estimation of the value of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). 
   

  • Barter Transactions
    
  • Services provided by family members
    
  • Illegal activities
    
  • Depreciation of Assets
    
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• 4.

  Read the following statements carefully:
  Statement 1: During the British rule in India, the export surplus was utilised to import invisible items from Britain.
  Statement 2: Indians paid for the expenses incurred by an office set up by the colonial government in Britain. In the light of above statements, choose the correct option from the following:

  • Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
    
  • Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.
    
  • Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
    
  • Both statements 1 and 2 are false.
    
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• 5.

  Calculate the value of ‘Rent’ from the following data:

  

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• 6.

  Read the following text carefully: To ensure inclusive and quality education for all, the Indian government has launched several important schemes. These schemes aimed at improving access, equity, and learning outcomes, especially among disadvantaged groups. The Right to Education (RTE) Act, passed by the India Parliament on August 4, 2009, guarantees free and compulsory education to every child between 6-14 years of age. It ensures that all children have access to education in neighbourhood schools, until they complete elementary education. Another key initiative is Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA). It was introduced in 2001. It is one of India’s flagship programmes for the Universalisation of Elementary Education. Digital India Campaign, launched on July 1, 2015, focuses on transforming India into a digitally empowered society by improving mobile and internet connectivity, particularly in rural and remote regions. This initiative supports digital learning & access to educational resources. Through these initiatives, the government strives to create an equitable, accessible & quality driven educational environment for all children, laying a strong foundation for national development. On the basis of the given text and common understanding, answer the following questions: (i) Identify, which law guarantees free and compulsory education upto the age of 14 years. Explain, how does it help in enhancing access to education. (ii) In your opinion, how has the increase in public spending on education contributed to India’s social and economic transformation? Support your answer with valid arguments.

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