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BA (VI Semester) Examination
GEOGRAPHY
Paper : BGEO–614 (Old Course)
( Regional Planning of India )
Time : Three Hours
Note : 1. Answer all questions.
2. The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.
3. Maps and diagrams carry weightage in the answers.
1. Write brief notes on any five of the following : 2×5=10
(a) Concept of Region
(b) District Level Planning
(c) Regional Planning
(d) Niti Aayog
(e) Administrative Region
(f) Metropolitan Plan
(g) Five-Year Plan
(h) Block Level Planning
2. Answer any four of the following questions : 5×4=20
(a) Discuss various types and classification of regions.
(b) Explain multilevel planning with suitable examples.
(c) Explain river valley projects with suitable examples.
(d) Explain the significance of town planning with suitable examples from North-East region of India.
(e) Explain hill area development with special reference to Arunachal Pradesh.
(f) Explain planning strategy of district level planning.
3. Answer any five of the following questions : 10×5=50
(a) Discuss the significance of regionalization in regional development planning.
(b) Distinguish between hill area development plan with that of metropolitan development plan. Explain with suitable examples.
(c) Discuss the major strategies of regional development in North-East region of India with suitable examples.
(d) Discuss district development planning in India highlighting the major strategies of development plan.
(e) Discuss the need of regional planning in India. Explain the major features of regional planning.
(f) Discuss the structure and functions of block level planning with reference to North-East region.
(g) Explain the hierarchy of planning regions in India and highlight its overall impact on development and planning.
