A Unit of Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society

Affiliated to GGSIP University; Recognized u/s 2(f) of UGC

Recognized by Bar Council of India; ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Institution
Maharaja Agrasen Chowk, Sector 22, Rohini, Delhi -110086, INDIA www.maims.ac.in

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Academic Year: 2023-2024

Semester: III
Assignment No: 1
(Unit No: 1)

Program: BA (JMC) Assigned By: Dr. Gulshan Gupta

Subject: Development Communication Subject Code: BA (JMC) 201

Issue Date: 07 October, 2023 Last Date of Submission- 11 October, 2023

Note:
1. The student should attach proper cover page for each assignment clearly
mentioning Student’s complete Name, University Enrolment No., Program,
Semester, Class, Section, Assignment Number, and Subject Title. Format of
Cover page is attached herewith.
2. Each assignment should be prepared by the student individually in his/her own
handwriting.
3. A4 size plain ruled sheets should be used for writing the assignment.
4. Blue or Black pens should be used for writing the assignment.
5. Assignment pages should be serially numbered at the bottom (right side) of
pages.
6. The student should use examples and illustrations in support of the answers.
7. Do not use plastic folder for submission of assignment. Just staple properly all
pages of an assignment.
8. The assignment should be submitted on the given date. No late submission is
allowed.
 A Unit of Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society
Affiliated to GGSIP University; Recognized u/s 2(f) of UGC
Recognized by Bar Council of India; ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Institution
Maharaja Agrasen Chowk, Sector 22, Rohini, Delhi -110086, INDIA www.maims.ac.in

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

Development Communication: Assignment-1

Question No. Description

Q.1 Write Short Notes (300 words) on any ten of the following:

i. Human Development Index

ii. Happiness Index
iii. Communication as an indicator: Role of ICT
iv. Human Rights as an Indicator
v. Kheda
vi. GDP
vii. GNP
viii. SITE
ix. Water Harvesting Management
x. Panchayati Raj
xi. MNREGA
xii. NHRM
xiii. Magic Multiplier
xiv. Empathy

Q.2 Explain Development Communication? Put Light on the different

indicators of Development and analyse the role of communication in
development with relevant examples. (500 words minimum)

Q.3 Do you think Gandhian Perspective is a rational approach to development?

(500 words minimum)

Q.4 How Sustainable Development Goals are the light house in Development
of a country and the world. Discuss in the context of One World-One
Future. (500 words minimum)

Q.5 Discuss the theory of Diffusion of Innovation and what are the barriers and
process in the adopting process? (500 words minimum)