IGNOU MHC 1 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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MHC 001 (July 2025 - January 2026) - ENGLISH

Programme : M. Sc. (Home Science - Community Development & Extension Management)

Programme Code : MSCHSC

Course Code : MHC-001

Course Title : Fundamentals of Development and Extension

Assignment No. : MHC-001/AST/TMA-1/2025/2026

Total Marks : 100

Note: This assignment has three sections. It contains questions, which require long, medium and short answers. A long answer should not exceed 700-900 words. Medium answer should not exceed 400-500 words each. Short answers should not exceed 200 words each.

Long Answer Questions

Attempt any Two of the following:

1. Explain the views of Karl Marx on "Society and Development," in brief. Write down the meaning, causes and perspectives of Social Change.

2. (i) What do you understand by "Inter-Generational Equity and Justice (Global,

Regional and Country Levels)"? Explain.

(ii) Describe any two issues and challenges in achieving economic growth.

3. Explain the objectives of extension. Further, describe the principles and process of extension with the help of suitable examples.

4. Write an essay on Group Communication, using suitable examples.

Medium Answer Questions

Attempt any Three of the following:

1. Describe five economic factors that influence economic development.

2. What are practical and strategic gender needs and why do we need to identify them?

Further explain the "gender relations framework" in the perspective of their development.

3. Explain the Livelihoods Approach and Circular Economy Approach to sustainable development.

4. (i) Explain the global paradigms of extension.

(ii) Explain the roles of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and Media & Information Technology, in privatization of extension in India.

5. (i) Discuss audio-aids and the advantages of using them in extension.

(ii) What are the factors that influence the selection of audio-visual aids?

6. Write about the characteristics, functions and benefits of mass communication.

Short Answer Questions

Write short notes on any Five of the following:

1. The Sustainable Development Paradigm

2. The Human Development Index

3. The Brundtland Report and The Sustainable Development Goals

4. Diffusionist and Marxist Perspectives of Modernisation

5. Concept of Carrying Capacity

6. Gender Disparity

7. The Principles of Learning

8. Benefits of Intrapersonal Communication

9. Attitudinal Theory of Mass Communication

10. Westley and Maclean's Model of communication

 

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