NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 EXAMINATION

AEM738:                          Rural Development and Leadership

Credit Unit:                      2         

Level:                                PGD

Time Allowed                   2hrs

INSTRUCTIONS:           Answer any four questions. All questions carry equal marks.

1. (a) Explain the term rural development. (5mrks)

(b) State six major components of rural development for rural dwellers. (6mrks)

(c) Identify eight (8) characteristics of rural areas. (8mrks)

(d) Mention any five principles of rural development. (6mrks)

2. (a) Discuss six predicaments confronting rural development. (15mrks)

(b) What is a project? (5mrks)

(c) Identify six aspects of project preparation and analysis that every project analyst should examine. (5mrks)

3. (a) List five major stages of project cycle. (2.5mrks)

(b) Explain the term evaluation. (2.5mrks)

(c)  Mention four (4) relevant indicators each for monitoring and evaluation. (8mrks)

(d) State and discuss three (3) basic elements of community development. (12mrks)

4. (a) Explain the concept of National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS). (12mrks)

(b) Discuss any four fundamental principles upon which NEEDS are based. (13mrks)

5. (a) Discuss five functions of rural leaders in extension work. (12.5mrks)

(b) List and discuss four ways by which leaders emerge. (12.5mrks)

6. (a) Identify and explain four factors which determine leadership style. (12.5mrks)

(b) Discuss five problems of rural leadership. (12.5mrks)