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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN URBAN

00 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT (PGDUPDL)

O Term-End Examination
June, 2018
MEDS-041 : INTRODUCTION TO URBAN
DEVELOPMENT

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Answer any five questions. All questions carry equal
marks.

1. Discuss important features of urbanization. 20

Describe how far the classical theories of urban
development are relevant in present urban
sprawl.

2. Describe the experience urbanization pattern 20

under colonization in the south. How does it
influence the pattern of post colonial era ?
Substantiate your answer with example.

3. What is urban planning ? Explain its need and 20

importance for sustainable urban development.

4. What is urban management ? Examine the status 20

of four basic urban services in India.

5. What is participatory development ? Make a 20

comparative analysis between participatory
development and participation in development.

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6. Define Public Private Partnership. Explain two 20
important models of public - private partnership
in urban development.

7. Write short notes on any two of the following :

(a) GIS Applications in urban planning. 10x2=20
(b) What are the impediments in improved
urban governance ?
(c) Discuss two models for valuation of fixed
assets in urban financial management.

8. Write short notes on any four of the following :

(a) The Von Thunen Model 5x4=20
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal
Mission (JNNURM)
(c) Perspective plan
(d) Rural Urban Fringe
(e) Solid waste management
(f) Participatory planning

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