NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
JANUARY 2021 EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE: CRD 305

CREDIT UNIT: 2

COURSE TITLE: RURAL DEVELOPMENT

TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Indicate your Matriculation Number clearly

2. Attempt Question one (1) and any other two (2) questions, 3 questions in all.

3. Question (1) carries 30marks, while the two other questions carry 20 Marks each with Total of 70 Marks

4. Present all your points in coherent and orderly Manner

1. a. Using the general criteria for defining rural societies, explain the concept RURAL SOCIETY. [12 Marks]

b. Highlight the problems of rural areas in Nigeria AND discuss reasons why rural development is necessary. [12 marks]

c. Highlight the classified four broad categories of rural society according to sociological investigation. 6 Marks]

2. a. Explain to an illiterate what is meant by term “rural development”. [5 Marks]

b. In any society, development is necessary and a conscious effort. Carefully elucidate the various dimensions to development. [15 Marks]

3. According to notable scholars the approaches to rural development are 3 (three), which of them would you choose for your locality and why? Discuss [15 marks]

b. Explain the meaning of a Plan. [5 marks]

4. Enumerate the goals of rural development, and explain any 2. [10 marks]

b. Highlight 10 elements generally necessary in planning rural development projects. [10 marks]