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Soci 103: Rural Sociology Question Paper

Soci 103: Rural Sociology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA
UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS

SOCI 103: RURAL SOCIOLOGY

STREAM: Y1S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: FRIDAY 16/8/2013 8.30 A.M. - 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS

1. (a) Briefly explain the meaning of the following concepts using appropriate examples in the context of rural development.
(i) Rural sociology [5 marks]
(ii) Change agent [5 marks]

(b) Citing relevant examples, explain the scope of rural sociology. [10 marks]

(c) With appropriate examples, discuss the importance of rural sociology in extension work. [10 marks]

2. Critically discuss the importance of understanding local culture in rural development work. [20 marks]

3. “Small peasant rural farmers are backward because they have limited access to modern farming methods”. Discuss this statement highlighting three strategies that can be used to improve economic conditions of rural farmers. [20 marks]

4. Using appropriate examples, discuss critically the influence of the following factors on rural-urban migration.
(a) Socio-economic factors
(b) Physical factors
(c) Demographic factors
(d) Political factors [20 marks]

5. (a) With appropriate examples, write short explanatory notes on the following land tenure concepts;
(i) User rights
(ii) Control rights
(iii) Transfer rights
(iv) Trust [12 marks]

(b) Briefly discuss the concept of “Bundle of rights” as used in land tenure systems citing relevant examples. [8 marks]

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Soci 103: Rural Sociology Question Paper

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