M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2016
Fourth Semester
Journalism and Mass Communication
DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION
(CBCS 2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define the term Development.
2. Write a note on: Development dichotomy.
3. Who introduced Panchayat Raj system in India?
4. Write a note on Decentralization.
5. What is Diffusion?
6. Write a note on: Agricultural communication.
7. What is "Family welfare"?
8. Write a note on Health education.
9. Write a note on NGOs.
10. Write a note on Micro economic framework.
Sub. Code
515401
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wk12
Part B 5 25)
Answer all questions.
11. Summarize the characteristics of a developing
society.
Or
Briefly write the importance of eliminating Digital
Divide.
12. Explain the advantages of community radio.
Or
Write short notes on Radio Rural Forums and
SITE.
13. List the advantages of extension approach system.
Or
Write two case studies for diffusion of innovation in
modern India.
14. Summarise: Environment and development.
Or
Comment on the success and failures of
Sarva Shiksa Abiyan.
15. Write notes on: Semi Governmental Organizations.
Or
Write notes on microfinance systems and SHGs.
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wk12
Part C 10 30)
Answer any three of the following.
16. Elaborate the theories of Development communication.
17. Elaborate the impact of Democracy on Development
communication.
18. Write two case studies to explain the communication and
media support to agriculture.
19. Write your suggestions to apply television journalism in
promoting health education in India.
20. Write a radio feature on "Clean for rural audience
for ten minutes duration.