📘 Geography Optional – Paper I
Page 17 – Regional Planning & Development
Q1. Define Region. Discuss different types of regions. (10 Marks)
- Formal Region
- Functional Region
- Planning Region
Q2. Explain the concept of Regional Planning. (10 Marks)
- Balanced development
- Resource allocation
- Reduction of disparities
Q3. Discuss Growth Pole Theory of Perroux. (15 Marks)
- Economic core
- Spread effects
- Backwash effects
Q4. Explain Core-Periphery Model. (15 Marks)
- Developed core
- Underdeveloped periphery
- Spatial inequality
Q5. Discuss Myrdal’s Theory of Cumulative Causation. (10 Marks)
- Circular causation
- Regional imbalance
- Polarisation effects
Q6. Differentiate between Growth and Development. (10 Marks)
| Growth | Development |
|---|---|
| Increase in output | Improvement in quality of life |
| Quantitative | Qualitative + Quantitative |
Q7. Explain Human Development Index (HDI). (10 Marks)
- Health
- Education
- Income
Q8. Discuss Sustainable Regional Development. (15 Marks)
- Environmental balance
- Economic equity
- Social inclusion
Q9. What are backward regions? Suggest measures for their development. (15 Marks)
- Low income
- Poor infrastructure
- Need for targeted planning
Q10. Evaluate Regional Imbalances in India. (15 Marks)
- Inter-state disparities
- Urban-rural divide
- Policy interventions needed
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