Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Planning and development in Indian Context

Question:
Regional planning relates to which of the following?
Options:
Development of various sectors of economy.
Area specific approach of development.
Area differences in transportation network.
Development of rural areas.
Correct Answer:
Area specific approach of development.
Explanation:
There is no uniform economic development over space in any country. Some areas are more developed and some lag behind. This uneven pattern of development over space necessitates that the planners have a spatial perspective and draw the plans to reduce regional imbalance in development. This type of planning is termed as regional planning.