University of Calcutta
SEM - IV (CBCS) 2023
GEOGRAPHY HONOURS
Paper: CC-9 (Regional Planning and Development)
Full Marks: 50
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Time: 2 Hours
Category - A
Answer any five questions (each within 50 words).
2 × 5
01. Define region.
02. How are formal regions different from functional regions?
03. Differentiate between spatial and economic planning.
04. What is a Metropolitan Area?
05. Distinguish between GNP and GDP.
06. Mention the goalposts for determination of HDI.
07. What is meant by regional disparity?
Category - B
Answer any four questions (each within 150 words).
5 × 4
08. State the factors influencing the growth of an urban agglomeration.
09. How is development different from growth?
10. Explain the principle of ‘community development’ in regional planning.
11. Explain briefly how Myrdal’s Cumulative Causation Theory is relevant in explaining economic condition of the developing countries of the world.
12. How far is Block Level Planning successful in India?
13. Discuss four characteristics of underdevelopment with special reference to India.
14. Discuss the characteristics of the ‘take-off’ stage after Rostow.
Category - C
Answer any two questions (each within 500 words).
10 × 2
15. Classify regions mentioning the basis of such classification. Give suitable examples.
16. Outline the techniques and tools used in regional planning. 4+6
17. Give a critical review of the Growth Pole Model pointing out its merits and demerits.
18. Discuss the measures taken for the development of backward regions in India.