Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2009 A.D.P.M Certificate - exam paper

CERTIFICATE exam —
JANUARY, 2009.
Rural Development
RURAL DEVELOPMENT : PLANNING AND
MANAGEMENT
Time : three hours Maximum marks : 100
Attempt All the 5 ques..
ans to ques. No. one and two should not exceed
800 words every.
(2 ´ 20 = 40)
1. (a) discuss in detail the role importance and
merits of Voluntary' Agencies in the rural Economy.
Or
(b) discuss the role of women in the self help group.
2. (a) What is economic planning? State the
objectives of 11th 5 year plan.
Or
(b) discuss the different reasons for the high birth rate
in rural sector.
CP–116 RDD–3
wk8
3. ans any 2 of the subsequent ques. in about
400 words every. (2 ´ 10 = 20)
(a) State the importance of rain water harvesting
system.
(b) elaborate the functions of NGO's.
(c) What is meant by crop insurance scheme.
(d) discuss the demerits of child labour.
4. ans any 4 of the subsequent ques. in
about 200 words every. (4 ´ five = 20)
(a) Importance of handicrafts.
(b) Importance and uses of forests.
(c) Agro based Industry.
(d) Rural electrification.
(e) Environmental degradation.
5. ans any 2 of the subsequent ques. in about
300 words every. (2 ´ 10 = 20)
(a) Animal husbandary.
(b) Adult education.
(c) Role of agricultural universities.
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2 CP–116

Earning:   Approval pending.