Geography Optional – Paper II (India)
Page–15 : Regional Planning, Development Imbalances & Security
Regional Disparities • Planning Regions • Internal Security
Q1. Explain the concept of regional planning in India.
Regional planning aims at balanced spatial development by integrating economic, social and environmental factors.
It seeks to reduce regional disparities and ensure equitable growth across regions.
Q2. What are the causes of regional imbalances in India?
Historical neglect, uneven resource distribution, poor infrastructure and governance gaps have created regional inequalities.
Colonial policies and post-independence planning also contributed to spatial disparities.
Q3. Discuss major planning regions of India.
India has been divided into planning regions based on physical, economic and cultural characteristics.
Examples include agro-climatic regions, river basin planning areas and industrial corridors.
Q4. How do regional imbalances affect internal security?
Backward regions often face unemployment, poverty and social unrest.
This may lead to insurgency, extremism and law-and-order challenges.
Q5. Suggest measures to achieve balanced regional development.
Targeted investments, infrastructure development, decentralised planning and inclusive governance are key solutions.
Special area development programmes can bridge regional gaps effectively.
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