Regional Planning & Development Part 1: Concept of Region
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What is the primary concept in Myrdal’s Theory of Cumulative Causation?

  • The impact of external factors on regional development
  • Equitable distribution of resources within a region (correct)
  • Stimulating economic growth through infrastructure development
  • Concentration of resources in urban areas

    • What is the main focus of the Export Base Model in regional planning?

  • Balancing rural and urban development
  • Encouraging foreign direct investment in the region
  • Identifying and developing export-oriented industries (correct)
  • Promoting local entrepreneurship and small businesses

    • In the context of regional planning, what is the significance of Town and Country Planning?

  • Conservation and management of natural resources
  • Creating a balance between urban and rural areas (correct)
  • Promoting agricultural productivity
  • Developing infrastructure for transportation

    • What is the primary objective of River Valley Planning in regional development?

    <p>Optimizing water resource utilization for economic growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept refers to the theory that certain cities act as drivers for economic growth and development in their surrounding areas?

    <p>Growth Pole Hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Regionalization in India contribute to regional planning?

    <p>By identifying diverse characteristics and needs of different regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'region' refer to in the context of spatial dimension?

    <p>A physical area larger than a community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term can be used to describe a neighborhood based on the given information?

    <p>Localized area with specific social interaction and institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the purpose of the concept of 'region' limited?

    <p>By the delineation of space into homogenous units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the given information, what defines an area as a 'region' in the geographic sense?

    <p>Homogeneity with respect to certain announced criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are regions differentiated according to the given information?

    <p>By one or more features or characteristics giving it unity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes a region according to the information provided?

    <p>Complex of land, water, air, plant, animal, and human beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a 'generic region' based on the given information?

    <p>'Region' containing relatively homogeneous social structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using the concept of 'region'?

    <p>To divide space into relatively homogeneous units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the given information, what differentiates 'physiographic regions'?

    <p>'Physiographic regions' differentiated by physical conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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