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Agec 212:Rural Sociology Question Paper

Agec 212:Rural Sociology

Course:Agriculture

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (DAY) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : AGRICULTURE
UNIT CODE : AGEC 212
UNIT TITLE : RURAL SOCIOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instruction:

Answer all the questions in section A and any two in section B.

SECTION A

Question One

Explain the importance of learning rural sociology in agriculture. (5mks)

What is the link between rural sociology agricultural extension and rural development?

(5mks)

List down any five principles of extension.

(5mks)

Question Two

Explain the meaning of the following terms as used in extension.

Culture
Society
Tradition
Customs

Norms

(15mks)

Question Three

Briefly explain how an extension agent would know people values and beliefs in a new community.

(5mks)

Distinguish between conformity and deviance while discussing the two types of deviance.

(5mks)

SECTION B

Question Four

Briefly discuss the criteria used to determine someone’s status in a rural community setting.

(10mks)

Discuss the three different types of communities while discussing the characteristics of each.

(10mks)

Question Five

Distinguish between power and leadership.

(4mks)

Describe the different types of power.

(16mks)

Question Six

What is the importance of opinion leaders in a community?

(6mks)

Discuss the diffusion and adoption process.

(14mks)

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