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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
M.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION ECONOMICS
FOURTHSEMESTER APRIL 2018
16PEC4MC04- URBAN ECONOMICS
Date: 25-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 01:00-04:00
PART-A
Answer any FIVE questions in about 75 words each. (5x 4 20 Marks)
1. Write a brief note on: aerial expansion b)Transfer Development Rights
2. What are the different forms of Public Private Partnership?
3. Write a brief note on vacant land tax.
4. What is meant by land monetization debt recycling?
5. What is meant by urban fiscal gap?
6. Point out unique features of Census 2011.
7. List out the fundamental measures adopted for the adequacy of water supply.
PART-B
Answer any FOUR questions in about 300 words each. (4x 10 40 Marks)
8. Explain the four components of city master plans.
9. State and explain the revenue sources of Municipal Corporation.
10. Explain the major sources of financing urban services.
11. Briefly explain the current scenario of affordable housing in India.
12. Briefly explain SWM and sustainability.
13. Explain the phases of water sector in India.
14. Mention the five pronged strategy to overcome urban poverty.
PART-C
Answer any TWO questions in about 1200 words each. (2x 20 40 Marks)
15. Explain the role of Public Private Partnership in infrastructure.
16. Describe good urban governance in India against the backdrop of globalization.
17. Describe the challenges of urbanization in India.
18. Critically examine the Urban Transport Sector in India.