📘 Geography Optional – Paper I (Advanced Series)

Page 36 – Regional Development & Planning Theories

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Q1. Critically examine Growth Pole Theory (Perroux). (20 Marks)

• Propulsive industries
• Spread & backwash effects
• Regional inequalities
• Indian examples (Bhilai, Durgapur)

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Q2. Discuss Myrdal’s Cumulative Causation Theory. (20 Marks)

• Spread effects
• Backwash effects
• Vicious cycle of poverty
• Relevance to regional imbalance in India

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Q3. Explain Friedman’s Core-Periphery Model. (15 Marks)

• Core dominance
• Peripheral dependence
• Stage-wise development

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Q4. Evaluate Balanced vs Unbalanced Growth strategy. (15 Marks)

• Hirschman theory
• Big push theory
• Applicability in developing nations

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Q5. Discuss Regional Planning in India. (15 Marks)

• Five Year Plans
• NITI Aayog role
• Aspirational District Programme

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Q6. Examine Concept of Sustainable Regional Development. (15 Marks)

• Environmental balance
• Social equity
• Economic growth

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Q7. Discuss Metropolitan planning challenges. (15 Marks)

• Urban sprawl
• Infrastructure deficit
• Governance fragmentation

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Q8. Evaluate Role of Transport Networks in regional development. (15 Marks)

• Connectivity & growth
• Corridor development
• Economic clusters

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Q9. Explain Concept of Regional Imbalance in India. (15 Marks)

• BIMARU states
• HDI variations
• Policy measures

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Q10. Write short notes on: (10 Marks)

• Cluster development
• Smart cities
• Special Economic Zones (SEZs)

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