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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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