M.A./M.Sc. (Semester IV) (CBCS) Examination Mar/Apr-2018
Geography
REGIONAL PLANNING DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
Time: 2½ Hours
Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory. Use of map stencils is allowed Figures to the right indicate full marks. Draw neat maps and diagrams wherever necessary.
Q.1

Complete the following sentences by choosing correct alternatives given below:
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The word 'Region' was derived from the Latin word
Regan
Regen
Regio
Regean
region has a core area and periphery.
Functional
Formal
Perpetual
Vernacular
Literacy is a indicator of development.
Political
Demographic
Economic
Social
W. Christaller's principle is related with administrative principle.
K 4
K 5
K 6
K 7
S. P. Chatterjee divided India into major physiographic divisions.
7
10
13
36
attempted divisions of India into planning regions.
R. P. Mishra
L. D. Stamp
S. P. Chatterjee
Planning Commission of India.
Mahesh Chand and V. K. Puri wrote a book entitled
Regional Planning In India.
Regional Development in India.
Regional Planning and Development in India
Regional Planning

Answer the following questions in one sentences only:
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Who is the chairman of planning Commission of India?
Define the concept development.
Which region lies at the lowest level of hierarchy of planning?
Who formulated 13 macro and 36 meso planning regions in India?
Which model was developed by J. Q. Stewart?
By whom the concept of region was first postulated in Ancient Geography?
I R D P stand for?
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Q.2
Critically examine the 'Central Place Theory' and explain how it is related with the regional planning.
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Q.3
a)Discuss on 'Imbalances in Industrial development in India'.
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OR
b)Write an essay on 'Regional Development in Maharashtra'.
Q.4
Answer for the following questions in short note. (Any Two)
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a)Describe the indicators of development.
b)Explain the approaches of regional planning.
c)Describe the decentralized planning.
d)Explain flood problematic regions in India.
Q.5
Write short notes. (Any Two)
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a)Panchayat Raj System
b)Characteristics of Regional planning
c)Growth foci Approach
d)Hierarchy of Regions