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ASSIGNMENT: Stage I Year 2016 SUBJECT: C.1.1. Socio-economic Basis for Planning Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.

Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front. 3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks. 4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks. 5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary. 6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016. 1. List social and cultural indicators of development. Discuss their importance in site

planning and city development planning.

2. Outline pull and push factors of migration? Discuss their socio-economic consequences in cities in India.

3. Define economics and discuss its importance in spatial development planning.

4. Discuss the role of agglomeration spatial economies in urban development. Illustrate your answer with a suitable example of a city which you are familiar with.



ASSIGNMENT : STAGE- I Year 2016 Subject: C.1.2 Planning Theory Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.

Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front. 3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks. 4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks. 5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary. 6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.

1. What is understood by the term ‘planning’? Elaborate any one definition.

2. Discuss in detail the Multiple Nuclei Model.

3. Discuss in detail the Sector Model.

4. Discuss hierarchy of plans in detail.

5. Explain in detail Systems View of Planning.



ASSIGNMENT FOR STAGE- I Year 2016 Subject: C.1.3 Planning Techniques Maximum Marks: 20



1. What are the basic data required for preparation of a Master Plan of any urban area? What are the major sources for such data?

2. What may be the contents of any base map for different levels of planning?

3. What do you understand by land use forecasting? What are the methods for

residential land use forecasting?

4. Compare the area standards recommended by various planning organizations for various facilities and land uses in urban areas.



ASSIGNMENT: Stage - I Year 2016 SUBJECT: C.1.4. Transportation Planning Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.


1. Explain various forms of urban structure and travel patterns.

2. Explain operating characteristics of Urban Mass Transport Systems and their needs.

3. Explain processing of travel data and its analysis. How it is used in the interpretation of traffic characteristics?

4. Explain Land use Transport inter-relationship and various models used for their analysis.

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ASSIGNMENT: Stage I (Elective) Year 2016 SUBJECT: E.1.1. History of Human Settlements Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.

Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front. 3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks. 4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks. 5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary. 6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016. 1. Compare the settlement planning principles adopted during Greek and Roman

period with suitable examples. 2. Discuss the influence of socio-economic and cultural practices on evolution of

settlement forms during Medieval Period. 3. Examine the relevance of Neighborhood concept by Clearance Parry in present

day context. 4. Write short notes on the following:

a) Concept and planning of Chandigarh by Le- Corbusier; b) Planning concept of walled city of Jaipur; c) City Beautiful Movement.

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ASSIGNMENT: Stage I (Elective) Year 2016 SUBJECT: E.1.2. Project Formulation and Appraisal Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.


1. What is a nature of planning projects? What is project life cycle? Explain.

2. What is Social Cost Benefit Analysis? Explain in detail.

3. Explain the role of project formulation and appraisal in planning process.

4. Explain the methodology of project identification and formation.



ASSIGNMENT: Stage I (Elective) Year 2016 SUBJECT: E.1.3. Social Formation and Change Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.


1. Explain the change in the nature of social grouping in India.

2. Explain the role of socio-cultural aspects in the growth pattern of a city.

3. What is mass culture? Explain the nature and trends of mass culture in India.

4. Explain the dimension of urban and rural poor of India.



ASSIGNMENT: Stage I (Elective) Year 2016 SUBJECT: E.2.1. Statistics and Population Studies Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.


1. Explain the in detail the utility of Time Series data and how it is useful for Spatial Planning?

2. (a) Discuss in detail the correlation and regression analysis. (b) Calculate coefficient of correlation from the following data. X: 177 154 127 152 114 135 190 125 156 160 Y: 135 158 160 140 150 140 135 156 134 142

3. Discuss in detail the different methods of population estimation and projection with relevant examples.

4. Write short notes on any three: (i) Work Force Participation Rate (ii) Pattern of Human Settlements (iii) Sources of demographic data.



ASSIGNMENT: Stage I (Elective) Year 2016 SUBJECT: E.2.2. Land Economics Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.


1. What are the physical and economic characteristics of land? Describe the significance of land for urban development in cities.

2. Describe the salient features of David Ricardo’s law of agricultural land rent. Comment upon its applicability in cities.

3. Discuss the role of spatial economies of scale in cities. Illustrate your answer with a suitable example of an urban settlement which you are familiar with.

4. Explain economic principles of land use in cities.



ASSIGNMENT: Stage I (Elective) Year 2016 SUBJECT: E.2.3. Design of Human Settlements Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.


1. What do you understand by designing for human settlements? 2. What are the principles of structuring urban spaces? 3. Describe the concept of neighbourhood planning. 4. Explain ‘Urban Renewal’ giving examples? How is it different from

Redevelopment?



ASSIGNMENT: Stage II Year 2016 SUBJECT: C.2.1. Housing Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.


1. Explain the role of politics in housing.

2. What are the features of the Housing on Act Mission? Discuss.

3. Discuss the role of housing cooperatives in housing development.

4. Explain various approaches to slum upgradation / improvement.



ASSIGNMENT: Stage II Year 2016 SUBJECT : C.2.2. Ecology and Resource Development Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.

Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front. 3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks. 4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks. 5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary. 6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016. 1. What are the components of an ecosystem? With the help of a labeled diagram,

explain the energy flow in an ecosystem.

2. Elaborate briefly the industrial and religious pollution sources and their impacts on our modern life.

3. Discuss various types of alternate energy resources for our modern economic growth? Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable natural resources.

4. Discuss the inter-relationship between natural resources and development. Elaborate on modifications in natural environment, causes and consequences due to human intervention.



ASSIGNMENT: Stage II Year 2016 SUBJECT: C.2.3. Development Management Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.

Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front. 3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks. 4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks. 5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary. 6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016. 1. What is meant by Evaluation of Development Projects? Explain the cost benefit

technique for Development Evaluation.

2. Describe various techniques of Land Management as adopted in India as well as abroad, in the process of Development Management.

3. Development of rural areas of any state is the backbone of any development orientation. In this context, explain the present prevalent development administration in India under the Panchayati Raj System – its positive and negative provisions.

4. Describe in detail, the structure and set up of any development agency of your state. Mention the powers and structure of this agency as per the Act. Give a brief about its finances.



ASSIGNMENT: Stage II Year 2016 SUBJECT: C.2.4. Regional Planning and Development Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.

Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front. 3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks. 4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks. 5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary. 6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016. 1. Why in Indian the concept of Inclusive Planning is required for effective and

efficient regional planning and development in the present context?

2. What are the various Region Planning theories in relation with Indian experience of Regional Planning and Development?

3. “Modem Technologies will determine the future of regional planning and development in India”, debate the statement in favour and against in detail.

4. Write short notes on any two: (i) Energy base Planning approach in Regional Planning. (ii) System approach in Regional Planning (iii) Hill area Development and Planning (iv) Inclusive Planning



ASSIGNMENT: Stage II (Elective) Year 2016 SUBJECT: E.3.1. Environmental Planning & Design Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.

Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front. 3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks. 4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks. 5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary. 6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016. 1. Discuss the smart technologies that can be applied for environmental protection.

2. What is an Eco-city? Elaborate on the components of an eco-city.

3. What are the environment related risks faced by urban areas?

4. What are the characteristics of energy use in cities or towns? Discuss the

strategies to be adopted for achieving a sustainable energy future for urban areas.


ASSIGNMENT: Stage II (Elective) Year 2016 SUBJECT: E.3.2. Advanced Transportation Planning Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.

Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front. 3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks. 4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks. 5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary. 6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016. 1. Describe transport planning problems in the Regional context. How Regional

Travel demand can be improved with a state planning approach and policies. 2. How does household survey data helps to determine travel characteristics of

people? How this data is used in the assessment and forecasting of travel demand.

3. Explain various trip generation models and their field application. 4. Explain various techniques used in the economic evaluation of transport projects.


ASSIGNMENT: Stage II (Elective) Year 2016 SUBJECT: E.3.3. Network and Services Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.


1. Explain the data required and their sources for provision and planning of urban networks and services.

2. Explain planning provisions and management issues of water in urban area. How it is different from the planning provision and management in rural area?

3. Explain the power demand requirement and planning provisions, norms and standard for distribution network.

4. Explain a sustainable method of solid waste management in urban area with examples.



ASSIGNMENT: Stage II (Elective) Year 2016 SUBJECT: E.4.1. Environmental Impact Assessment Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.

Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front. 3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks. 4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks. 5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary. 6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016. 1. What is quality of life? Explain the changing concepts related to quality of life in

urban area.

2. What are the different types of impacts of a project? How can you assess them? Explain in detail.

3. How important is it to have EIA done for developing a new city? Elaborate.

4. What is a resource based planning? Discuss the relevance and significance of resource based planning.



ASSIGNMENT: Stage II (Elective) Year 2016 SUBJECT: E.4.2.City and Metropolitan Planning & Development Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.


1. How far the Government of India “Smart City in Mission” solves the complex problems of Metropolitan Region?

2. Discuss the Amurt and Hriday, newly launched schemes of Government of India for development of metropolitan region?

3. Discuss in detail the impact of information and communication Technologies (ICT) on physical structures of metropolitan cities and region in India. Support your answer with relevant examples and diagrams.

4. Write short notes on any two: (i) Delineation of Metropolitan Planning Region (ii) Concept of Brown, Green and Gray Fields (iii) Decentralized the metropolitan city through concept of Counter Magnet (iv) Behavioral Planning Approach for Metropolitan Region.



ASSIGNMENT: Stage II (Elective) Year 2016 SUBJECT: E.4.3. Village Planning & Rural Development Maximum Marks: 20 Instructions 1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages. 2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.

Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front. 3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks. 4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks. 5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary. 6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016. 1. Explain in detail the distribution of rural population and its growth pattern in India

with specific examples.

2. Describe the various stages for preparation of Village Plan with reference to the watershed based planning approach.

3. Discuss in detail the ecological and environmental factors for rural development and village planning.

4. Write short notes on any two of the following: (i) Rural – Urban Integration (ii) Community based Planning Approach for Rural Development (iii) Concept of Rural Housing



ASSIGNMENT FOR STAGE - III Year 2016 Subject: C.3.1.Planning Legislation & Professional Practice Maximum Marks: 20


Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front. 3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks. 4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks. 5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary. 6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016. 1. Explain, in the light of the provisions (a) Contained in the Constitution of India, the legislative competence of the Union

Parliament and the State Legislatures to enact a law on town planning. (b) Discuss the doctrine of “Pith and Substance” in the context of the competence

of the Union Parliament / State Legislatures to enact a low on town planning. 2. Discuss briefly the importance of law and its relationship to urban planning. What

are the various sources of law? Discuss their merits and demerits. 3. Explain, in brief, the composition and functions of the Delhi Urban Arts

Commission (DUAC) set up under the Delhi Urban Arts Commission Act, 1973 and evaluate its effectiveness in preserving developing and maintaining the aesthetic quality of urban and environmental design in Delhi.

4. Briefly discuss the concept and meaning of public purpose as evolved in the newly enacted Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 by replacing the old Land Acquisition Act, 1894. Does the new land acquisition Act response to the requirements of urban land acquisition? Give reasons in support of your answer.

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