Exam Details

Subject Land Reforms and Rural Development
Paper
Exam / Course Master of Arts (Rural Development)
Department School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date December, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1. Discuss the impact of colonialism on land tenure system in India.
OR
Describe the influence of various national movements on land reforms.

2. Explain the impact of land ceiling and distribution of surplus land on the society and economy.
OR
Examine the Governmental initiatives in land reforms in India.

3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 400 words each

Briefly explain the nature of exploitation of peasants in the colonial period.

Describe the land tenure systems in medieval India.

What is the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in social development?

4. Attempt any four of the following in about 200 words each:

Indigo Revolt (1859-1860)

National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy, 2003

Tenancy reforms

Bhoodan Movement

Land revenue administration in Ancient India

Relation between Panchayati Raj and land reforms

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:

Maintenance of Land Records

Functions of Caste

Voluntary Land Transfer Scheme in Philippines

Bardoli Satyagraha

Land Tenure System in Vedic Period

Peasant Movement in Avadh

Consolidation of Landholdings

Abolition of Land Intermediaries


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  • School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
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Subjects

  • Entrepreneurship and Rural Development
  • Land Reforms and Rural Development
  • Research Methods in Rural Development
  • Rural Development Planning and Management
  • Rural Development: Indian Context
  • Rural Development: Programmes
  • Rural Social Development
  • Voluntary Action in Rural Development