B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION
– SOCIOLOGY
SIXTH SEMESTER
– APRIL 2006
OC 25
SO 6605 - RURAL PLANNING
(Also equivalent to SOC605)
Date & Time : 24-04-2006 /9.00-12.00
Dept. No. Max. : 100 Marks
PART – A
Answer the following in about 30 words each:
1.What is the meaning of Rural Planning?
2. Differentiate between Growth Pole and Growth Centre.
3.What do you mean by population pressure index?
4. Explain the meaning of threshold.
5. Differentiate spread effect from backwash effect.
6. Define the term central place.
(10

2= 20 Marks)
7. Mention any two agencies of rural development planning.
8. Explain the input- output technique of rural planning.
9. State any two features of transportation network plan.
10.Give the meaning of MLRP.
PART – B
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each:
11. Give a brief account of Agro- development plan in India.
12. Discuss the participatory model of Rural Planning.
13. Elucidate the need and importance of Rural Planning in India.
14. Comment on Christaller’s central place theory.
15. Explain Perloff’s Typology of Districts.
16. Give a brief description on the inputs of rural planning.
(5

8=40 Marks)
17. Discuss the importance of sectoral planning in rural development.
PART – C
Answer any TWO of the following in about 1200 words: (2

20=40 Marks)
18. Discuss Johnson’s social system model and Perroux growth Centre Theory.
19. Elaborate on Power Network Plan, Man Power Plan, Rural Industries Plan and
Irrigation and Drainage Plan.
20. Give a detailed description of MLRP.
21. Discuss the different methods and techniques of Rural Planning.
***********************************