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Geography Optional – Paper II

Page 36 – Advanced Urban & Metropolitan Geography

Model Questions (Q701–720)


 Urban Morphology & Structure

Q701. Analyse morphological transformation of Indian megacities.

Answer: Expansion from monocentric to polycentric structures due to suburbanisation and real estate growth.
Q702. Discuss relevance of Burgess and Hoyt models in Indian cities.

Answer: Partial applicability as informal settlements distort ideal concentric or sectoral patterns.

 Metropolitan Regions

Q703. Examine growth of Delhi NCR as metropolitan region.

Answer: Integrated transport corridors and satellite towns drive regional urban expansion.
Q704. Analyse Mumbai Metropolitan Region challenges.

Answer: High density, housing shortage and coastal vulnerability create complex planning issues.

 Urban Infrastructure & Smart Cities

Q705. Critically evaluate Smart Cities Mission.

Answer: Technology-driven governance improves services but may ignore inclusiveness.
Q706. Discuss metro rail networks and urban restructuring.

Answer: Transit-oriented development reshapes land values and commuting patterns.

⚖ Urban Inequality & Informality

Q707. Analyse spatial concentration of slums in megacities.

Answer: Migration and land market exclusion push poor to peripheral and hazardous zones.
Q708. Examine urban poverty from spatial justice perspective.

Answer: Unequal access to services reflects socio-spatial segregation.

🌱 Sustainable Urbanisation

Q709. Discuss urban heat island effect in Indian cities.

Answer: Concrete surfaces and reduced vegetation raise city temperatures significantly.
Q710. Analyse solid waste management challenges.

Answer: Rapid urban growth outpaces municipal waste processing capacity.

📝 Advanced Urban Expansion (Q711–720)

  • Q711. Urban floods and drainage planning.
  • Q712. Gated communities and socio-spatial segregation.
  • Q713. Urban governance and municipal finance.
  • Q714. Coastal city vulnerability.
  • Q715. Role of AMRUT mission.
  • Q716. Informal economy in metropolitan cities.
  • Q717. Urban sprawl and agricultural land loss.
  • Q718. Urban transport crisis.
  • Q719. Climate resilient city planning.
  • Q720. Future of metropolitan India.

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