Indigenous Knowledge Systems And Resource Use Question Paper

Indigenous Knowledge Systems And Resource Use

Course:Bachelor Of Environmental Studies

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2009

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2008/2009
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
ECD 312: INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS AND RESOURCE USE

DATE: Friday 3rd April, 2009
TIME: 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer Question ONE, which is compulsory, and any other TWO questions.

1.
a)
Explain key features of distinction that define indigenous people.

[10 marks]
b)
Discuss the differences between indigenous knowledge and ‘scientific
knowledge’.
[20
marks]

2.
Using specific examples and illustrations discuss the role of Indigenous
Knowledge Systems in the conservation and management of natural resources.

[20 marks]
3.
While indigenous knowledge is important in the development of sustainable
agriculture, it is insufficiently equipped to cope with increasing food insecurity in
many parts of Africa. Discuss this
assertion.
[20
marks]

4.
Discuss the role of indigenous knowledge systems in the development of the
following
items.
[20
marks]
(a)
Pastoralism
(b)
Water
resources

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5.
How can indigenous knowledge be useful in mitigating ANY TWO of the
following
challenges?
[20
marks]
(a)
Disease
and
illness
(b)
Disasters
(c)
Human
Conflicts

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