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Development Studies Question Paper

Development Studies

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
UCU 101: DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
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DATE: Thursday 29th May, 2008 TIME: 9.00 – 11.00 a.m.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer three questions only.
QUESTION ONE
(a) Define the following terms:
(i) Sex (2 marks)
(ii) Gender (2 marks)
(iii) Gender mainstreaming (4 marks)
(iv) Women in Development (WID). (5 marks)
(v) Gender and development (GAD) (5 marks)

(b) Explain the importance of gender mainstreaming in the development
process. (6 marks)

QUESTION TWO
(a) List down the systems of agriculture practiced in Africa. (3 marks)

(b) Explain how agriculture has played an import role in the national economic growth. (12 marks)

(c) Discuss two ways of improving and transforming rural development in Kenya. (10 marks)

QUESTION THREE
a) Discuss the relationship between science and technology.(10 marks)

(b) Explain the problems that continue to hinder Africa’s development as far as science and technology is concerned. (15 marks)

QUESTION FOUR
(a) Define the concepts of:
(i) Development (3 marks)
(ii) Underdevelopment. (3 marks)
(iii) Participation (4 marks)

(b) Discuss five factors that make it difficult for people to fully participate in development activities. (10 marks)

QUESTION FIVE
(a) Discuss the role of politics in development. (13 marks)
(b) Explain six solutions to rural to urban migration. (12 marks)

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