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 10^th 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 74^th 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)

Critically examine the role of Non-Governmental Organisations in Urban Community Development in the light of your Field Work Exposure.
Explain in detail the administrative structure and functions of Chennai Corporation.
Critically analyse the Contributions of Tamilnadu Slum Clearance Board in Urban Community Development.

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