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Development Studies Question Paper

Development Studies

Course:Bachelor Of Education & Counseling (Education & Counseling)

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION
UCU 101 - DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
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DATE: TUESDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2010
TIME: 2.00 P.M. - 4.00 P.M.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question 1 and any other two.
All questions should be on the answer sheet provided.

Q.1
a)
Distinguish between Development and Underdevelopment.

b)
What are the basic characteristics of an underdeveloped country.

c)
Discuss any two theories of development.

Q.2
a)
What do you understand by the following concepts.

i)
Gender

ii)
Sex
iii)
Gender mainstreaming

b)
State with clear examples the differences between WID, WAD and

GAD.
c)
Identify development areas where gender mainstreaming is critical.

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Q.3
a)
What do you understand by the term „Rural Development”?

b)
What do you think needs to be done in order to enhance rural development in

Kenya.

Q.4
a)
Define the concept of urbanization.

b)
Describe the causes of urbanization.

c)
Explain the problems and challenges of urbanization.

Q.5
a)
Explain the meaning of “primary health care” and justify its importance in

developing countries.

b)
Discuss why women and men should have the same opportunities in terms of

education, employment and other aspects of life.
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