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Ucu 002: Development Studies Question Paper

Ucu 002: Development Studies

Course:Department Of Economics And Development Studies

Institution: Mount Kenya University question papers

Exam Year:2012

MOUNT KENYA UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2011/2012
SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

UNIT CODE: UCU 002 UNIT TITLE: DEVELOPMENT STUDIES.

INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO.

Q1.a). Distinguish between Development and Underdevelopment. (5 Mks)

b). What are the basic characteristics of an underdeveloped country. (10 Mks)

c). Explain in detail the dependency theory and highlight its relevance in explaining underdevelopment. (15 Mks)

Q2. Discuss the historical factors that have contributed to the African status of economic underdevelopment. (20 Mks)

Q3. Discuss any five contributions that science and technology has made to Kenya''s development. (20 Mks)

Q4. a). Distinguish between sex and gender mainstreaming. (10 Mks)

b). Identify development areas where gender mainstreaming is critical. (10 Mks)

Q5. a). Define the concept of urbanization. (5 Mks)

b). Describe the causes of urbanization. (5 Mks)

c). Explain the challenges of urbanization. (10 Mks)

Ucu 002: Development Studies Question Paper

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