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ASSIGNMENT
Urban Geography
Course Code: MGG-010
Assignment Code: MGG-010/TMA/2024
Maximum Marks: 100
Part-A
All Questions are compulsory. Each question carries 10 marks.
1. Discuss the evolution of urban settlements from ancient to modern times, highlighting the
key factors influencing their growth and development.
2. Analyse the functional morphology of cities, with special reference to the Central Business
District (CBD) and its role in shaping urban land use patterns. Provide examples from
select case studies of Indian cities to illustrate your points.
3. Critically examine the contemporary challenges faced by urban environments, including
pollution, urban flooding, heat islands, and climate change. Discuss potential strategies for
mitigating these urban environmental problems.
4. Explore the role of urban planning in India, tracing its evolution, major concepts, and
types. Highlight the significance of urban planning in addressing the diverse challenges of
urbanisation in the Indian context.
Part-B
All Questions are compulsory. Each question carries 10 marks.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of urban programmes in India such as JNNURM, AMRUT, and
Smart City Mission in addressing urban development challenges. Discuss their key
features, implementation strategies, and impact on urban sustainability.
6. Explain the changing approaches in Urban Geography over time. How do they reflect the
evolving nature of urbanisation and urbanism?
7. Compare and contrast the theories and models in urban studies, focusing on the Central
Place Theory by Christaller and Losch, and the Growth Pole Theory by Perroux and
Boudeville. Evaluate their relevance in explaining urban systems.
Part-C
8. Write Short notes on the following. Each question carries 5 marks.
a) Concept of urban sprawl and its implications for urban development.
b) Concept of sustainable urbanisation and its importance in ensuring the future viability
of cities.
c) Significance of the Basic-Non Basic concept in understanding urban economic functions.
d) Impact of urban environmental pollution on public health and quality of life.
e) Planning challenges associated with informal settlements in urban areas.
f) Define urban morphology and discuss its importance in understanding the spatial
organisation of cities
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