Rural Sociology

Daffodil International University Department of Agricultural Science Faculty of Agricultural Science Midterm Examination - Fall 2026 Course Code: 0314-113 Course Title: Rural Sociology Section: 262 All Level: 1-Term: 2 Teacher's Initial: DSA, DIK, MRR Full Marks: 25 Time: 1 hour 30 minutes "Split answering is strictly prohibited" 1. (a) Define Sociology. Name two (02) sociologist and briefly explain the main concept or focus of their definition. PLO1, CLO1, C1 2 (b) Explain the following concepts considering a rural farming society PLO1, CLO1, C2 3 i) Key elements of a livelihood ii) Changing socioeconomic activities 2. Briefly explain the importance and scope of Rural Sociology PLO1, CLO2, C2 5 3. Analyze the different roles of "rural sociologists" and "agriculturists" in agricultural and rural development. How are their roles different, and how do they complement each other? PLO2, CLO2, C4 5 4. What is integrated farming system? Using the specific example of "poultry and livestock combination" explain how this system helps to make a rural farmer's livelihood more sustainable PLO3, CLO2, C3 5 5. Discuss formal and informal institutional arrangements that support rural livelihoods. Provide clear examples for each type PLO3, CLO2, C3 5