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Environmental Indigenous Knowledge Systems And Resource Use Question Paper

Environmental 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:
ENVIRONMENTAL INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS
AND RESOURCE USE

DATE: Wednesday, 16th September, 2009

TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE, which is compulsory, and any other TWO questions.
1.
a)
Explain key features of indigenous
people
(10
marks)
b)
Compare and contrast indigenous knowledge and ‘scientific knowledge’
(20 marks)

2.
Discuss the role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in the conservation and
management of natural resources. Illustrate your answer with examples.

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 ANY
TWO of the following:-
a)
Environmental Education
b)
Pastoralism
c)
Water resources
(20 marks)

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

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