Geography Optional – Paper II
Page 17 – Urbanisation, Smart Cities & Industrial Corridors
Advanced Analytical Questions (Q321–340)
1. Urbanisation Trends in India
- Rapid Urban Growth
- Megacities Expansion
- Urban Sprawl
- Informal Settlements
2. Urban Challenges
- Housing Shortage
- Traffic Congestion
- Urban Flooding
- Waste Management Crisis
- Air Pollution
3. Smart Cities Mission
- ICT-based Governance
- Sustainable Infrastructure
- Citizen Participation
- Area-Based Development
4. Industrial Corridors
- Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
- Chennai-Bengaluru Corridor
- Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
- Logistics & Export Promotion
📘 Model Questions & Answers (Q321–330)
Q321. Analyse urbanisation trends in post-independence India.
Answer: Urban population has increased steadily due to migration, industrialisation and service-sector growth, leading to expansion of megacities.
Answer: Urban population has increased steadily due to migration, industrialisation and service-sector growth, leading to expansion of megacities.
Q322. Discuss causes of urban sprawl.
Answer: Rapid population growth, real estate expansion and inadequate planning contribute to horizontal city expansion.
Answer: Rapid population growth, real estate expansion and inadequate planning contribute to horizontal city expansion.
Q323. Examine slum formation in Indian cities.
Answer: Rural-urban migration and housing shortages result in informal settlements.
Answer: Rural-urban migration and housing shortages result in informal settlements.
Q324. Evaluate Smart Cities Mission.
Answer: It aims at sustainable and technology-driven urban governance but faces funding and implementation challenges.
Answer: It aims at sustainable and technology-driven urban governance but faces funding and implementation challenges.
Q325. Discuss urban flooding in Indian cities.
Answer: Poor drainage, concretisation and climate change intensify urban flood risks.
Answer: Poor drainage, concretisation and climate change intensify urban flood risks.
Q326. Analyse role of industrial corridors in development.
Answer: Industrial corridors boost manufacturing, logistics efficiency and regional growth.
Answer: Industrial corridors boost manufacturing, logistics efficiency and regional growth.
Q327. Explain significance of DMIC.
Answer: DMIC promotes industrial hubs along freight corridors to enhance export competitiveness.
Answer: DMIC promotes industrial hubs along freight corridors to enhance export competitiveness.
Q328. Discuss air pollution challenges in cities.
Answer: Vehicular emissions, construction dust and industrial pollutants degrade urban air quality.
Answer: Vehicular emissions, construction dust and industrial pollutants degrade urban air quality.
Q329. Evaluate urban governance reforms.
Answer: Decentralisation and municipal empowerment are key to effective urban management.
Answer: Decentralisation and municipal empowerment are key to effective urban management.
Q330. Suggest sustainable urban planning strategies.
Answer: Compact city model, green spaces and public transport systems improve sustainability.
Answer: Compact city model, green spaces and public transport systems improve sustainability.
📝 Analytical Short Questions (Q331–340)
- Q331. Compare megacity growth patterns in India.
- Q332. Explain transit-oriented development.
- Q333. Analyse waste management crisis.
- Q334. Discuss role of metro rail systems.
- Q335. Examine rural-urban continuum concept.
- Q336. Analyse regional impact of industrial corridors.
- Q337. Discuss smart governance and e-municipality.
- Q338. Evaluate housing for all mission.
- Q339. Examine peri-urban development.
- Q340. Critically analyse future of Indian urbanisation.
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