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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION SOCIAL WORK
THIRD SEMESTER NOVEMBER 2017
16PSW3MC02 RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Date: 03-11-2017 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
SECTION A
Answer ALL the questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 50 words.
(10X2=20 Marks)
1. Define Self Help Group.
2. What do you understand by the term
3. Spell out four important characteristics of 'Rural Community'.
4. Give the meaning of 'Neighbourhood'.
5. What do you mean by CSR?
6. Bring out four International Organisations of 'World Bank Group'.
7. Enlist four important functions of 'World Trade Organisation'.
8. Expand: NIRD, UNDP, NABARD, DRDA.
9. State four reasons for 'Rural Poverty'.
10. Write the meaning of 'Gram Sabha'.
SECTION B
Answer any FOUR of the following questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 300 words.
(4X10=40 Marks)
11. Trace the history of 'Rural Community Development' in India.
12. Describe the Objectives, Strategies and Achievements of 'Marthandam Project'.
13. Discuss the 'Role of Co-operatives in Rural Community Development.
14. Write a Note on 'Ashok Metha Committee Report'.
15. Substantiate the contributions of Agricultural Banks in Rural Credit.
SECTION C
Answer any TWO of the following questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 600 words.
(2X20=40 Marks)
16. Examine the relevance of 'Gandhian Approach' in Rural Development.
17. Critically evaluate how MGNREGA responded to Rural Unemployment.
18. Analyse how five year plans helped Rural Development in India.