What is the entrance exam syllabus for MA Development

#entrance exam #M.A. #Syllabus

188 Views

What is the entrance exam syllabus for MA Development

Prachi Chauhan 11th Jul, 2021

Answer

Answer Later

Report

Answer (1)

Navneet Singh 11th Jul, 2021

Hi Prachi,

Below I've listed the syllabus of MA Developmental Studies for entrance exams :-

The concept of development, transition from quantitative to qualitative indices.
Growth and Development
Society and Social Change: Meaning and characteristics.
Key concepts in the understanding
of society: Community, Association, Social Processes, Social Interaction, Social Control,
Heredity and Environment. Relevance of Social Development.
Geography and Development. Impact of Human Activities on Environment and Development.
Classification of Resources.
Economics: Definition and Scope. Principal Functions and Structure. Basic Problems of an
Economy. Factors of Production, Market economy and LPG.
Definition and fundamentals of Statistics. Relevance of Statistical tools in studying
Development Issues
Basics of Planning Concept; Five Year Plans.
Development Issues in India with particular reference to Regional Imbalances.
Development and Decentralized Governance: Meaning and Importance. Basic features of the
Indian Constitution: With special reference to Protective Discrimination of Weaker Sections in India.
Information Technology: Role, relevance and its scope in Development. E-governance.
Civil Society and Development. Role and relevance of NGOs in Development.
Key concepts in gender studies: Gender Equality, Gender Justice, Gender Bias, Gender Roles,
Gender Relations, Gender Blindness, Gender Division of Labour, Gender Perspective.
Human Development: Concept, Indicators (HDI, GDI, GEM) and Millennium Development
Goals
Sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation: Concept and relevance.
Gandhian
Concept and its scope in the emerging scenario.

I hope this helps!!!

Like Share

Related Questions

what is the entrance exam syllabus for MA development studies at DU

191 Views

What is the syllabus for entrance exam of MA Development Studies under Integrated Program of Calicut University - 2021?

153 Views

What is the syllabus for HPU MA Economics entrance exam?

829 Views

what is the syllabus of NIT entrance exam for MA english

130 Views

what is the syllabus for MA PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION entrance exam for PU CET

279 Views

Applications for Admissions are open.

Amity University-Noida B.Tech...

Apply

Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026

VIT - VITEEE 2026

Apply

National level exam conducted by VIT University, Vellore | Ranked #16 by NIRF for Engg. | NAAC A++ Accredited

Great Lakes Institute of Mana...

Apply

Last Date to Apply: 10th Feb | Globally Recognized by AACSB (US) & AMBA (UK) | 17.8 LPA Avg. CTC for PGPM 2025

RV University, Bangalore | La...

Apply

Excellent curriculum; an impressive range of electives, besides core law courses. Up to 100% merit scholarship on a first-come, first-served basis

Amity University-Noida M.Tech...

Apply

Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026

Amity University-Noida MBA Ad...

Apply

Ranked among top 10 B-Schools in India by multiple publications | Top Recruiters-Google, MicKinsey, Amazon, BCG & many more.

View All Application Forms

Trending Articles/News

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students

30,000+ Colleges

500+ Exams

1500+ E-books