15 Questions
What is the primary concept in Myrdal’s Theory of Cumulative Causation?
Equitable distribution of resources within a region
What is the main focus of the Export Base Model in regional planning?
Identifying and developing export-oriented industries
In the context of regional planning, what is the significance of Town and Country Planning?
Creating a balance between urban and rural areas
What is the primary objective of River Valley Planning in regional development?
Optimizing water resource utilization for economic growth
Which concept refers to the theory that certain cities act as drivers for economic growth and development in their surrounding areas?
Growth Pole Hypothesis
How does Regionalization in India contribute to regional planning?
By identifying diverse characteristics and needs of different regions
What does the term 'region' refer to in the context of spatial dimension?
A physical area larger than a community
Which term can be used to describe a neighborhood based on the given information?
Localized area with specific social interaction and institutions
How is the purpose of the concept of 'region' limited?
By the delineation of space into homogenous units
According to the given information, what defines an area as a 'region' in the geographic sense?
Homogeneity with respect to certain announced criteria
How are regions differentiated according to the given information?
By one or more features or characteristics giving it unity
What constitutes a region according to the information provided?
Complex of land, water, air, plant, animal, and human beings
Which term describes a 'generic region' based on the given information?
'Region' containing relatively homogeneous social structure
What is the primary purpose of using the concept of 'region'?
To divide space into relatively homogeneous units
According to the given information, what differentiates 'physiographic regions'?
'Physiographic regions' differentiated by physical conditions
Test your understanding of the concept and meaning of region in the context of regional planning and development. This quiz covers functional and formal regions, techniques of regional delimitation, and classification.
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