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IGNOU BERC-133 (July 2024 – January 2025) Assignment Questions
Q1. a ) Describe the local resources that can be leveraged for sustainable development in the MSME sector.
b) Discuss the potential of renewable energy sources as local resources for promoting sustainable development in MSMEs.
Q2. a) Explain how technology can be used for networking and advertising of a product or initiating a new business venture studying regional requirements in rural India.
b) Describe with the help of examples how technology can be used to enhance traditional practices and skills for the betterment of the business.
Q3. a) Explain the term “Culture” and its definitions. What are the characteristics and components of Culture?
b) What are the different challenges faced by rural entrepreneurship in India?
Q4. a ) What to understand by DICs? Discuss their importance and functions.
b) Discuss the schemes offered by the ministry of rural development for promotion and development of entrepreneurship in rural areas.
Q5. a) Discuss the importance of the ASPIRE programme in the growth of Rural economy.
b) What are the steps to be followed for identifying local resources to start a new Venture?
Q6. Write short notes on:
a. Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP)
b. PM-YUVA Yojana
c. Structure of the ‘Panchayats’
d. Consequences of Resource Wastage in MSMEs (4×5=20)
Q7. a. Differentiate between: Innovative and Traditional Marketing.
b. What are the target groups in rural areas who need technology transfer?
(KEY: Q1: B1U2 b) B1 U2 Q2: a) B2U3 b) B2U3 Q3:a) B3U1 b) B3U3
Q4: a) B4U2; b) B4U3 Q5:a) ; b) B1U1 (1.6.1) Q6: a) B4U3; b) B4U3;
c) B4U1; d) B2U2(2.4) Q7: a) B5U3; b) B5U2




