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Geography Optional – Paper II

Page 39 – Regional Planning, Development & Spatial Justice

Model Questions (Q761–780)


📊 Regional Disparities

Q761. Analyse regional imbalance in economic development in India.

Answer: Western and southern states attract higher investment, while BIMARU states lag due to structural constraints.
Q762. Examine causes of backwardness in eastern India.

Answer: Historical neglect, poor infrastructure and governance gaps hinder regional growth.

 Regional Planning Concepts

Q763. Discuss concept of planning regions in India.

Answer: Planning regions are delineated based on homogeneity of physical, economic and social characteristics.
Q764. Analyse relevance of Growth Pole Theory in Indian context.

Answer: Industrial nodes act as growth centres but spillover effects remain uneven.

 Core-Periphery & Spatial Inequality

Q765. Explain core-periphery model in Indian regional development.

Answer: Metropolitan cores dominate resources, leaving peripheral rural regions dependent.
Q766. Examine inter-state fiscal disparities.

Answer: Revenue generation capacity differs widely, affecting development expenditure.

 Spatial Justice & Inclusive Growth

Q767. Discuss concept of spatial justice.

Answer: Spatial justice seeks equitable distribution of resources and services across regions.
Q768. Analyse role of Aspirational Districts Programme.

Answer: Targeted intervention aims to reduce regional disparities through focused development.

Infrastructure & Regional Integration

Q769. Evaluate role of transport networks in reducing regional inequality.

Answer: Connectivity enhances market access and stimulates peripheral growth.
Q770. Examine role of digital infrastructure in regional transformation.

Answer: Digital connectivity bridges rural-urban divide and promotes inclusive growth.

 Advanced Regional Expansion (Q771–780)

  • Q771. River basin as planning unit.
  • Q772. Hill area development programmes.
  • Q773. Tribal area planning.
  • Q774. Regional autonomy movements.
  • Q775. SEZs and regional inequality.
  • Q776. Border area development.
  • Q777. Urban-rural continuum.
  • Q778. Fiscal federalism and planning.
  • Q779. Sustainable regional planning.
  • Q780. Future of balanced regional development in India.

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