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Q.1

Agricultural Extension Education- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 (Q.35)

Statement Based +4 −1

Given below are two statements

Statement (I) : Hypodermic needle theory is also known as the magic bullet perspective

Statement (II) : This theory states that mass media influence people's thoughts and behaviours indirectly.

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Both Statement (I) and Statement (I) are correct Both Statement (I) and Statement (Il) are incorrect Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Q.2

Agricultural Extension Education- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 (Q.111)

MCQ (Single Correct) +4 −1

The most critical factor for growth of entrepreneurship is

Achievement Motivation Risk bearing behaviour Creativity Innovativeness

Q.3

Agricultural Extension Education- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024 (Q.112)

MCQ (Single Correct) +4 −1

The combined process of business opportunity identification, viability determination and formation of the company is known as

Entrepreneurship Intrapreneurship Ultrapreneuring Entrepreneuring

Diffusion and Adoption of Innovations

2 Topics

Innovation-Decision Process (Rogers Model), Innovation Attributes (Relative Advantage, Compatibility, Complexity, Trialability, Observability) Adopter Categorization (Innovators, Early Adopters, Early Majority, Late Majority, Laggards), Opinion Leadership & Diffusion Networks

Entrepreneurship Development

2 Topics

Entrepreneurship Concepts, Theories of Entrepreneurship (Schumpeter Innovation, McClelland Achievement Need), Characteristics & Competencies Active Agri-Enterprises: Project Identification, Feasibility Analysis, Business Plan, Micro-Financing, KVIC & Government Schemes (ACABC)

Extension Methods & Farm Journalism

2 Topics

Individual, Group & Mass Extension Teaching Methods, Audio-Visual Aids (Edgar Dale's Cone of Experience) Farm Journalism: News Writing, Feature Articles, Farm Publications, Radio/TV Scripting, Storyboarding & Photography

Fundamentals of Extension Education and Programme Planning

2 Topics

Extension Philosophy, Principles, Concepts, Historical Evolution & Pre/Post-Independence Community Development Programmes Modern Extension Approaches (ATMA, FFS, NATP, NAIP, SREP), Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA/RRA) & Programme Planning Steps

Gender Sensitization and Empowerment

2 Topics

Gender Concepts: Sex vs Gender, Gender Roles, Gender Division of Labour & Gender Disparity in Agriculture Gender Analysis Frameworks (Harvard, Moser), Gender Mainstreaming, Gender Budgeting & Women Empowerment through SHGs

General Agriculture

5 Topics

Soil Science, Plant Nutrition & Reclamation Crop Genetics, Plant Breeding & IPR Agricultural Meteorology & Climate Science Agronomy, Tillage & Field Crop Production Cell Biology, Plant Physiology & Biochemistry

Information & Communication Technologies and Development Communication

2 Topics

ICT in Agriculture: Kisan Call Centers (KCC), e-Choupal, Agri-Portals, Mobile Apps, Expert Systems & AI in Extension Communication Process, Models of Communication (Shannon-Weaver, Berlo, Schramm, Leagans) & Barriers to Communication

Management in Extension

2 Topics

Management Principles in Extension: Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Coordinating, Budgeting & Span of Control Project Planning & Monitoring: Logical Framework Approach (LFA), Management by Objectives (MBO), Total Quality Management (TQM) & PERT

Market-Led Extension

2 Topics

Market-Led Extension Dimensions: Market Intelligence, Commodity Price Trends, Supply Chain Management & Value Chain Analysis Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Contract Farming & WTO Implications (AoA, SPS, TBT, TRIPS)

Research Methodology in Extension Education

2 Topics

Types of Social Research, Variables, Hypotheses, MAXMINCON Principle, Experimental & Non-Experimental Research Designs Measurement & Scaling Techniques (Thurstone, Likert, Guttman, Item Analysis), Reliability, Validity & Social Science Statistics

Training and Human Resource Development

2 Topics

Training Process: Training Need Assessment (TNA), Training Design, Curriculum Development & Experiential Learning (Kolb) HRD in Extension: Motivation (Maslow, McClelland), Leadership Styles, Team Building & Extension Training Institutes (EEI, MANAGE, NAARM)

Agricultural Extension Education- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024

120 Questions Bilingual

RPSC Agriculture Exams

5 Exams

Food Safety Officer Assistant Agriculture Officer Agriculture Officer RPSC Agriculture Research Officer RPSC AARO

RSSB Agriculture Exams

1 Exam

RSSB Agriculture Supervisor

National & PG Entrances

4 Exams

ICAR AIEEA PG CUET UG Rajasthan Agriculture Pre-PG ICAR JRF/SRF