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Indira Gandhi National Open University
MSOE-110: Urbanisation and Urban Development
Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA)
Programme Code: MASO
Course Code: MSOE-110
Assignment Code: MSOE-110/AST/TMA/2026-2027
Maximum Marks: 100 Weightage: 30% Answer any five questions in about 500 words each. Marks
1. Critically examine the changing patterns of urbanisation in India with reference to the levels of urbanisation, class-wise growth of towns, and inter state variations.
2. Explain the concept of the neighbourhood in Urban Sociology. Discuss its role in shaping social identity, social interaction, and community organisation in urban areas.
3. Critically examine how urban expansion has reshaped the socio-economic life and traditional occupational structure of rural India.
4. Distinguish between the formal and informal sectors in urban India. Discuss the significance of this distinction for understanding the nature of urban employment.
5. Explain the nature and dimensions of urban poverty in India. Discuss the major factors contributing to its persistence.
6. Outline the major characteristics of slums in India. Discuss the socio economic and environmental challenges associated with slum settlements.
7. Critically examine the impact of urbanisation on environmental quality, with special reference to the challenges of sustainable urban development.
8. Trace the evolution of urban local government in India. Evaluate its role in urban governance in the post- 74th constitutional amendment period.
9. Discuss the major objectives and concerns of urban planning in India. Examine its role in addressing contemporary urban challenges.
10. Explain the role of media in contemporary urban governance. Critically assess its contribution to transparency, public participation, and urban development.
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