Dibrugarh University Question Paper - Political Science – Arts (Nov'2019)

 

2019

(November)

POLITICAL SCIENCE

(General)

Course: 501

(Administration of Rural Development in India)

Full Marks: 80

Pass Marks: 32/24

Time: 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

1. Answer the following questions/Choose the correct answer:                           1x8=8

a)         “Rural development is an improvement in the living standard of the masses of low income population residing in the rural areas and making the process of self-sustaining.” This statement was made by B. L. Mathur / A. R. Patel / Uma Lele.

b)         Write the full form of DRDA.

c)          Mention one basic characteristic of NGO.

d)         Mention one major objective of people’s participation in rural development.

e)         Government of India adopted the Integrated Rural Development Programme in the year 1978 / 1979 / 1980.

f)          Write the full form of NCERT.

g)         National Literacy Mission was started in India in the year 1986 / 1988 / 1990.

h)         Mention one institutional source of rural credit.

2. Write short notes on the following (within 150 words each):                                   4x4=16

a)         Nature of Rural Development.

b)         State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD).

c)          Zila Parishad.

d)         Population Control.

3. What is rural development? Discuss the objectives of rural development.                        4+8=12

Or

Discuss the historical background of rural development in India.                                            12

4. Explain the role of the Deputy Commissioner in District Administration.             11

Or

Discuss the role of the Panchayati Raj Institution in rural development.                              11

5. Explain the importance of participation of women in rural development.          11

Or

What do you mean by self-help group (SHG)? Discuss the characteristics of SHGs.               4+7=11

6. Discuss the main provisions under the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (NREGA). 11

Or

What is project evaluation? Discuss the importance of project evaluation in rural development. 4+7=11

7. Analyze the causes of increasing rural unemployment in India.                              11

Or

What do you mean by rural credit? Explain the national policy and objectives of rural credit in India. 4+7=11

 

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