LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION – SOCIOLOGY
SIXTH SEMESTER – APRIL 2011
SO 6602 - URBAN PLANNING
Date : 09-04-2011
Time : 9:00 - 12:00
Dept. No.
Max. : 100 Marks
Answer ALL questions in 30 words each:
(10 x 2 = 20)
1. State the objectives of town planning.
2. What do you mean by town planning?
3. Define Zoning.
4. What is urban renewal?
5. Differentiate between urbanization and urbanism.
6. What are the urban local bodies?
7. What do you mean by sustainable development?
8. Define slum.
9. Differentiate between garden cities and satellite cities
10. Mention two important reasons for the growth of population in cities.
Answer any FIVE in 300 words each
(5 x 8 = 40)
11. Write a short note on the reasons for the improper management of waste in towns.
12. Explain the concepts of over urbanization and sub urbanization.
13. What are the features of urbanization in India?
14. Explain the Important characteristics of slum
15. What is the role of non- governmental organization in maintaining environmental
cleanliness?
16. Write a note on the urban problem you face in your locality.
17. Highlight on the problem of housing in urban area.
Answer any TWO in 1200 words.
(2 x 20 = 40)
18. Write an essay on the problems of cities
19. Write an essay on the principles of town planning and growth of towns according to
direction.
20. Write an essay on the reasons for the growth of urban center with reference to pull
and push factors.
21. Define urban sprawl and explain its disadvantages.
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