LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIAL WORK
THIRD SEMESTER – NOV 2006
SW 3954 - RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (1)
Date & Time : 01-11-2006/9.00-12.00 Dept. No.
AW 07
Max. : 100 Marks
SECTION- A
Answer ALL Questions. All the questions carry equal marks. Answer to each question should not
exceed 50 words.
(10 x 2 = 20 )
1. Define Rural Community Development
2. Mention any four causes of poverty
3. List out important aspects of Gurgaon project.
4. What is the role of IMF?
5. Define advocacy.
6. What is the scope of Community Development?
7. Define illiteracy.
8. What is the reason for Migration?
9. What do you mean by democratic decentralization?
10. What is capacity building?
SECTION- B
Answer any FOUR questions. All the questions carry equal marks. Answer to each question should
not exceed 300 words.
( 4 X 10 = 40 )
11. Critically analyse the impact of globalization on rural development.
12. Discuss the various approaches to RCD.
13. With your field experience, explain the concept of rural power structure.
14. Explain the various aspects of the Tamilnadu Panchayat Act.
15. Describe the role of commercial and rural banks with regard to rural development.
SECTION- C
Answer any TWO questions. All the questions carry equal marks. Answer to each question should
not exceed 600 words
(2 X 20 = 40)
16. Critically analyse the rural problems in India.
17. a. Discuss the historical perspective of local self-government.
b. Write about the Balwantrai Mehta Committee report.
18. Explain the components of block administration, functions of BDO and other functionaries.
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