Nalanda Open University 2008 M.A Rural Development Previous Year Part I - Question Paper
ques. paper of M.A.Rural Development Part I year 2008.
Nalanda Open University
M.A. {Rural Development}
Part-1, Papcr-1 (Rural Development: Indian Context)
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks : 70 Time : 3 Hours.
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Answer any Five Questions. All questions cariy equal marks.
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Define rural society and differentiate between tribal, peasant and urban societies.
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Write an essay on social mobility in Indian Villages.
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Explain the nature and reasons of inequality in the distribution of land and other assets in rural areas.
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Discuss in the concept of development and explain the indicators of development.
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Describe the different rural development strategies advocated by different schools of thought.
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What do you know about tenancy reform ? Describe the major components of tenancy reform.
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. Discuss nature of Green Revolution and its impart on Rural India.
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M.A. (Rural Development)
Part-I, Paper-II (Rural Development Programmes)
Annual Examination 2008
Time: 3 Hours
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Answer any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
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Describe the special features and strategies of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.
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Evaluate the working of Indira Awas Yojna in the context of problem of rural housing in India.
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Critically examine major health care programmes and schemes in India.
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Explain the coverage and present status of rural electrification programme in India.
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Analyze the strength and weaknesses of DPAP and DDP programmes.
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Define social forestry and describe types of social forestry.
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Explain Geographical Information System (GIS) and comment on the current status of its development.
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M.A. (Rural Development} Patt-I, Paper- III (Rural Development Planning and Management)
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks : 70 Time : 3 Hours.
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Discuss the evolution of Rural Development Planning in India aftec Independence.
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Describe in detail the process of planning in India.
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Define decentralized planning and state its strengths and weaknesses.
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What is District level Planning? Describe its need and various components in detail.
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What is grass root level planning? Discuss grass root planning process at the Block level.
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Describe the concept of management and discuss process of management.
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What do you mean by technical feasibility of a project ? Describe its main features.
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Define the concept of monitoring and discuss main aspects of a good monitoring information system.
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What is CAP ART? Describe its objectives and activities in detail.
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What are the assumptions behind community based programmes? Discuss various steps required in the planning of community based programmes.
M.A. (Rural Development)
Part - I. Paper - IV CResearch Methods in Rural Development)
Annual Examination - 2008
Marks: 70 Time: 3 Hours
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Describe the meaning of Research and Scientific Research and explain the conceptual foundation of Scientific Research. 1
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Explain the meaning of hypothesis and discuss its importance and types.
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What do you know about Empirical Research Process ? Discuss main features of empirical scientific research.
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Explain the steps involved in descriptive research.
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Explain the differences between action research and applied research and describe various stages of action research.
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vVrite an essay on "Why and how to write a Research Report".
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M.A. {Rural Development} PartI, Paper-V (Rural Health Care)
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks: 70 Time: 3 Hours
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Answer any Fh'e questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. W'fSZT 3ft 3JCH1W cj?f oJfln CTK[T cf> faefac?> cTxxfi tf?T [elk'll I Explan the concept of health and discuss determinants of health.
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Discuss the interlinkagcs between health and development as generated by positive and negative impact of development.
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4. ,>TRcf 3 vfFiFr 'FTvTCSn W! eft fsrfcT cJ5T TO I 's Describe the health and nutrition status of rural population in India.
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State the problems of communicable diseases in India.
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Examine tlie working of National Programme for control of communicable diseases in India.
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Critically evaluate the national family welfare programme.
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Explain the important components of managing rural health care programme.
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M.A. {Rural Development} Part-I, Paper-VI (Communication and Extension in Rural Development) Annual Examination, 2008
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What do you mean by Communication? Explain elements of Communication.
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Define communication channels and discuss various functions of Communication channels.
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Wliat do you know about types of traditional media? Discuss their role in rural development
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Explain the meaning, concept and principles of extension.
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Describe the concept and objectives of Community Development Programme (C.D.P.) in India.
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Explain the special features of 73rd Amendment of Indian constitution.
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What do you mean by social forestry? Discuss various extension approaches used in social forestry.
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What do you understand by communication planning? Discuss the principles of communication planning.
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What is Extension Management? Explain basic elements and characteristics of extension management
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M.A. (Rural Development} Part-I, Paper- VII (Rural Social Development)
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks: 70 Time: 3 Hours.
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Explain the socio-demographic and economic status of rural women in India.
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What do you know about Sana Siksha Abhiyan? Explain its main provisions.
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4. TO WTFT TJi v> <ft ftsjfcT m TJ3> feVff feRsf I Write a descriptive note on status of health and nutrition of rural children in India.
5. tot $ ht rf ffcifcr c$\ fr i Describe the current educational situation of rural children in India.
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What are the salient features of Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1926.
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Critically evaluate the various schemes for promotion of rural industries.
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Discuss the meaning, characteristics and significance of social legislation.
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Explain the salient features of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961.
M. A. {Rural Development} Part-1, Paper-VIII (Voluntary Action in Rural Development)
Annual Examination, 2008 Marks: 70 I Time: 3 Hours
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Explain the Max Webers theory of Social Action.
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Explain the relationship between State Policy and NGO's in the context ofrural development
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Discuss the organisational form and nature of structure of voluntary organisations.
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What do you know about Grant-in-Aid ? Discuss main objectives and features of Grant-in-Aid to voluntary organisation.
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Explain the Gandhian understanding of voluntarism and rural reconstruction,
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Describe the nature of rural voluntary organisations and their problems.
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What do you know about Community Based Organisations (CBOs) ? Discuss strengths and limitation ofCBO.
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