MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY
REGULAR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR
FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
B.SC. IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
COURSE CODE: ARE 111
COURSE TITLE: HIV/AIDS AND AGRICULTURAL
ECONOMICS
DATE: 14TH APRIL 2014 TIME: 9.00A.M –12.00P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Answer questions ONE and any other THREE
Question one
a) Briefly explain Mainstreaming HIV and AIDS and its challenges. (10 Marks)
b) Describe with examples how HIV/AIDS may impact among agricultural communities. (15 Marks)
OR
Discuss the effects of HIV/AIDS on agricultural sector and rural economies in Kenya
Question Two
Briefly explain the principles which the government should apply for combating on HIV/AIDS. (15Marks)
Question Three
Briefly explain how HIV/AIDS is transmitted and prescribe a framework for combating HIV/AIDS and protecting food security. (15 Marks)
Question Four
Briefly explain the role of Food Agricultural Organization (FAO) in the global fight against HIV/AIDS with reference to developing countries. (15 Marks)
Question Five
Describe any FIVE factors that influence the sexual transmission of HIV/AIDS in Kenya. (15 Marks)
Question Six
Briefly explain why drug abuse can influence the spread of HIV/AIDS. (15 Marks)
