LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
MA DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIAL WORK
THIRD SEMESTER – APRIL 2004
SW 3950/SW 916 – I – RURAL ECON. & COOPERATION
Date : 03.04.04 Max : 100 marks
Duration : 9 – 12 noon Hours : 3 hrs
SECTION – A
Answer ALL questions within 50 words each. (10 x 2 = 20 marks)
- What are the major contributes of rural economy in India?
- What is meant by agrarian structure?
- What are the causes for soil erosion?
- Mention the commonly used fertilisers in agriculture.
- Mention the problems of agricultural marketing.
- Define Cottage Industry.
- What is meant by minimum wage.
- Mention two legislations related to cooperative movement.
- On what basis small and marginal farmers are classified.
- Explain the concept of ‘Bonded Labour’.
SECTION – B
Answer any FOUR questions within 300 words each: (4 x 10 = 40 marks)
- Bring out the salient features of Indian rural economy.
- Describe the major problems of marginal farmers.
- Inspire of the efforts of the Government the agricultural productivity is low in the country. Analyse the causes.
- Explain the basic objectives and philosophy of cooperation.
- Write short notes on (i) Manure and fertilisers. (ii) Bhoodan movement.
SECTION – C
Answer any TWO questions within in 600 words each. (2 x 20 = 40 marks)
- Critically analyse the land reform measures implemented by the Government.
- Discuss the role and relevance of small and Cottage Industries in the present day.
- Analyse the problems of agricultural labourers in the country and suggest suitable measures for their total development.