MAM-070 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

MAM-070 Guess Paper: Agricultural Extension Management (Term-End Exam Focus)

This structured guess paper aligns with the official IGNOU curriculum for MAM-070, emphasizing high-yield topics from previous TEE sessions (June/December). It includes chapter-wise question weightage, time management tips, and solved pattern insights for 3-hour exams.

Key Blocks & Focus Areas (Official IGNOU Syllabus)

• Block-1: Introduction to Extension Management
  • Definition, objectives, and principles of agricultural extension (30–35% weightage in TEE). Focus on Andhra Pradesh Model and National Extension Plan (NEP).
  • Case studies on participatory rural appraisal (PRA) techniques (2019–2023 papers).
  • Role of extension agencies (ICAR, KVKs, State Departments) in rural development.
• Block-2: Extension Management Practices
  • Extension communication models: Diffusion of Innovations (Rogers) and Problem Analysis (PA) (40% weightage).
  • Solved questions on farmer field schools (FFS) and climate-smart agriculture (CSA) extension (2026-27).
  • Evaluation tools: KPIs for agricultural projects and SWOT analysis in extension programs.
• Block-3: Management Tools and Techniques
  • Project planning and monitoring: Logframe matrices and baseline surveys (30% weightage).
  • Case studies on NREGS extension linkages and digital extension tools (e-Krishi, SMS-based alerts).
  • Time management for TEE: Prioritize Block-2 (highest question frequency) and Block-1 (conceptual clarity).

Exam Time Management (3-Hour Strategy)

• Allocate 45 minutes to read the question paper and identify high-scoring topics (e.g., PRA, KPIs, FFS).
• Spend 1 hour on Block-2 (communication models and case studies) and 45 minutes on Block-1 (theory-based).
• Dedicate 30 minutes to Block-3 (tools/techniques) and 15 minutes for proofreading.

Subject-Specific FAQs

• Q: Which block has the highest question frequency in TEE?

  A: Block-2 (Extension Management Practices) consistently appears in 50% of solved papers (2018–2023), with emphasis on communication models and farmer participation.

• Q: Are numerical questions common in MAM-070?

  A: Rare. Only 1–2 numericals (e.g., calculating KPIs for extension projects) appear in Block-3. Focus on case studies and theoretical explanations instead.