Community Development w11

According to the document, what is the 'local knowledge problem' faced by many development organizations?

Answer explanation

the inability to understand or identify the full scope of local needs without communicating with residents

What is the main concept discussed in the document?

• Sustainable Development Goals

• Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)

• Community Development Models

• Rural Poverty Alleviation Strategies

Which of the following is a disadvantage of creating a social map mentioned in the document?

• Literate people are reluctant to do mapping exercises on the ground

• It is time-consuming and resource-intensive

• It fails to capture the social dynamics of the community

• It does not provide an overview of the locality

What is the purpose of a social map in PRA?

• To map the natural resources in a community

• To map the transportation infrastructure of a village

• To visualize the spatial layout and social structures of a community

• To map the agricultural land holdings in a village

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of 'Participation as Means' as described in the document?

• It is a short-term process

• The emphasis is on achieving the objective, not on the act of participation itself

• It is a relatively more active and dynamic form of participation

• It attempts to utilize existing resources to achieve predetermined goals

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a transect walk mentioned in the document?

• The tendency to focus on the output can influence the quality of transects

• It is time-consuming and resource-intensive

• It fails to capture the social dynamics of the community

• It does not provide an opportunity to double-check information from other PRA methods

According to the document, what is the philosophy behind PRA?

• Community members are the best experts of their own situations

• Outsiders should lead the development process in rural areas

• Participation should be limited to the elite members of the community

• Development projects should be designed and implemented without community involvement

According to the document, what is the advantage of creating a social map?

• It helps in identifying the most affluent households in the community

• It provides an overview of the locality and leads to a common understanding

• It helps in identifying the most marginalized groups in the community

• It helps in identifying the areas with the highest population density

What is the purpose of a resource map in PRA?

• To map the natural resources in a community

• To map the transportation infrastructure of a village

• To visualize the spatial layout and social structures of a community

• To identify the available resources and enhance their utilization during crises

Which of the following is NOT one of the five key principles of PRA mentioned in the document?

• Participation

• Flexibility

• Teamwork

• Comprehensive Knowledge