LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIALWORK

THIRD SEMESTER – NOVEMBER 2003

SW 3950 /  SW 916–I – RURAL ECONOMY & COOPERATION

 

03.11.2003                                                                                                     Max.   : 100 Marks

1.00 – 4.00

 

SECTION – A

 

Answer ALL questions within 50 words each.                                                       (10 x 2 = 20)

 

1. What do you understand by development?
2. List Four characteristics of under developed country.
3. How is the land holding pattern distributed in India?
4. Mention the names of Four major irrigation projects in India.
5. What is meant by Land ceiling?
6. Mention the three Acts enacted in support of the peasants during agrarian disturbance in Maharastra.
7. Define Cooperative society.
8. Why Raiffeisn model of cooperative society was recommended for India?
9. Name the three persons responsible for starting cooperative movement in India.
10. What are the advantages of cottage Industries.

 

SECTION – B

 

Answer any FOUR questions within 300 words each.                                           (4 x 10 = 40)

 

11. Rural Economy is the back bone of Indian economy-Comment.
12. What are the causes for low agricultural productivity in India?
13. Trace the causes and origin of cooperative movement in India.
14. Discuss the problems of small and marginal farmers.
15. In organising a cooperative society what are the principles one should follow.

 

SECTION – C

 

Answer any TWO questions within 600 words each.                                                         (2 x 20 = 40)

 

16. Land reform measures have not helped the intended target group. Comment.
17. Discuss the role, scope and relevance of small scale and cottage industry in the present day.
18. Critically comment on the functioning of the cooperative movement in India.

 

 

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