MEDS-42 EM 2025-26 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

Description

Master of Arts (Development Studies) (MADVS)
Assignments
(July 2025 & January 2026 Sessions)
Issues and Challenges in Urban Planning and Development
Course Code: MEDS-42

Answer all the questions. All questions carry 20 marks each.

1. Describe the importance and various functions of water bodies in urban areas. Explain the factors responsible for degradation and suggest measures for revitalizing urban water bodies.
2. What do understand by “urban paradox”? Illustrate the concept from the perspective of urban crime and health problem.
3. Discuss the role of urban industrialization on urban development. Explain the importance of FDI on urban industrialization.
4. Distinguish between urban informal sector and informal settlements. What are the causes of formation of informal settlements in urban areas?
5. Classify urban housing. Describe the process of housing development in urban areas.