JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF
EDUCATION ARTS WITH IT
3RD YEAR 1ST SEMESTER 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
MAIN CAMPUS- SCHOOL BASED 
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COURSE CODE: DPS 3122
COURSE TITLE: RURAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES IN KENYA

EXAMS VENUE:--                                                    STREAM: BED
DATE: 19/12/16                                                          EXAM SESSION:2.00- 4.00PM
TIME: 2HOURS
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Instructions
1.	Answer question 1 (COMPULSORY) and any other 2 questions
2.	Candidates are advised not to write on the question paper
3.	Candidates must hand in their answer booklet to the invigilator while     
          the examination Room

1(a) What are the characteristics of a rural area?    (8 marks)
   (b) Briefly explain how the future of rural areas lies in the hands of a small number of key players (8marks)
   (c) List the changes taking place on farms in the developing countries in order to realize diversification (6marks)
   (d) Briefly explain the green revolution (8marks)

2.	The livelihoods approach to dealing with rural poverty is opposed to supporting small-holder agriculture. Discuss (20 Marks)
3.	Show how modernization theory and dependency theory reflect dependence upon western ideas for development
4.	Explain five different aspects of rural infrastructure that are most important (20marks)
5.	 Distinguish between sustainable livelihoods approach to development and farmer first approach to development(20 Marks)
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