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Development Studies Question Paper

Development Studies

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING (IOL)
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
UCU 101: DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
DATE: Friday, 4th February, 2011 TIME: 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any THREE questions.

QUESTION ONE
a) Define the concept of development (5 marks)
b) What do you understand by the terms development strategy? (5 marks)
c) Discuss two reasons why a gender perspective is necessary in the development planning. (5 marks)
d) Discuss the impact of population explosion on the natural resources.(8 marks)

QUESTION TWO
“Certain sections of the Kenyan leadership often express the view that politics and
development must be kept separate and are indeed inimical of each other.” Critically discuss this view. (23 marks)

QUESTION THREE
Discuss the major gender related factors that can hinder agricultural development in Kenya. (23 marks)

QUESTION FOUR
Discuss any four main obstacles to economic integration in East Africa
(23 marks)

QUESTION FIVE
“It seems self evident that peace is an essential condition for development.” Identify and discuss any four ways in which law can promote peace in Kenya.
(23 marks