LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIAL WORK
FOURTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2007
CE 10
SW 4952 - URBAN COMM. DEVELOPMENT
Date & Time: 20/04/2007 / 9:00 - 12:00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
SECTION – A
Answer ALL questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 50 words. All
questions carry equal marks.
(10 x 2 = 20 Marks)
1.Define Urbanism.
2.Name two theories of Urbanisation.
3.State two laws related to Urban Developement.
4.What are the thrust areas of Urban Development in the 10th Plan.
5.Define Self Help Group.
6.Explain the meaning of Slum.
7.Mention two best practices in Urban Community Development.
8.Distinguish between Urban Community Development and Urban Development.
9.What are the characteristics of urban life?
10.Name four urban social problems.
SECTION – B
Answer any FOUR questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 300
words. All questions carry equal marks.
( 4 x 10 = 40 Marks)
11.What are the salient features of Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission?.
12.Discuss the role and functions of Central Social Welfare Board.
13.Analyse the implications of Special Economic Zones.
14.Examine the provisions of 74th Constitutional Amendment.
15.What are the Objectives of National Housing and Habitat Policy?
SECTION – C
Answer any TWO questions. Answer to each question should not exceed 600
words. All questions carry equal marks.
( 2 x 20 = 40 Marks)
16. Critically examine the role of Non-Governmental Organisations in Urban
Community Development in the light of your Field Work Exposure.
17. Explain in detail the administrative structure and functions of Chennai
Corporation.
18. Critically analyse the Contributions of Tamilnadu Slum Clearance Board in
Urban Community Development.
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