Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad B.Tech III AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION TECHNIQUES AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Previous Question Paper (November/December - 2017 - R15)
Note: This question paper contains two parts A and B. Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks and may have a, b, c as sub questions.
Part A
Define, in brief ‘communication’.
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Communication is the process of transmitting ideas, information, knowledge, or attitudes from one person to another, resulting in a shared understanding or commonness between the sender and the receiver.
What are the major factors or elements, between sender and receiver, in any communication process?
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The major elements in the communication process are:
- Sender (Source)
- Message
- Channel (Medium)
- Receiver
- Feedback
Name the various adopter categories for an innovation.
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List down the objectives of District Agricultural Advisory and Transfer of Technology Centres (DAATTC).
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List down the steps of Management cycle.
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Why ‘Coordination’ is important in Management?
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What are discounted cash flow techniques for project appraisal?
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Define Internal Rate of Return of investments made in a project.
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What do you understand by International trade?
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What are Sanitary and phyto-sanitary measures?
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Part B
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of group and mass contact methods in the context of developing countries?
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‘The group method of extension offers the possibility of greater extension coverage, and is therefore more cost-effective’. Explain in details.
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Why is it important to build capacity of extension personnel and farmers? What are the major challenges faced in this process?
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Describe, in detail, the mandates, objectives and activities of Krishi Vignan Kendra (KVK).
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What are the various steps in a Management Cycle? Explain the importance and sequence of each step.
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How is Agribusiness and its management essentially different from any other form of business? Explain with appropriate examples.
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What are the major obstacles in setting up an Agro-based industry in India?
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What are the various discounted techniques for project appraisal? Why are they so called? How would you decide on the suitable benefit – cost ratio (BCR) of a project?
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What are the advantages and dis-advantages of free-trade and trade protectionism?
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What are the three pillars of Agreements on agriculture (AOA)? Explain in detail.
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