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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME
Term-End Examination

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ERD-01 RURAL DEVELOPMENT: INDIAN CONTEXT
Time hours Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Answer any two questions from Section four questions from Section B and five parts from Section C.

SECTION A

Answer any two questions in about 500 words each. Each question carries 20 marks.

1. Describe the important features of Indian rural social structure. 20

2. What are the major objectives of banking system in India Describe the policies and structures of the Indian banks in the context of rural development. 20

3. How is poverty measured Describe the role of land reforms in poverty alleviation. 20

4. Explain the important features of Training of Rural Youth for Self-Employment. 20

Answer any four questions in about 250 words. Each question carries 10 marks.

5. Describe the planning methodologies related to rural development. 10

6. Discuss in brief the relevance of KAP studies in rural development. 10

7. Explain the major dimensions of a project. 10

8. Describe the objectives and programme strategies of Sevagram Project. 10

9. Discuss in brief the functions and typology of rural development strategies. 10

10. Explain the important programmes of rural development in Bangladesh. 10

SECTION C

Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each. Each part carries 4 marks.

11. Rural Investment Strategy of Asian Bank 4 Sriniketan Project 4 Operation Flood 4 Two-tier System of Panchayati Raj 4 Minimum Needs Strategy 4 Food for Work Programme 4 Detailed Project Report 4 Administration and Management 4