Page-6 of UPSC Geography

Functional Classification of Indian Cities

The functional classification of Indian cities refers to the way in which cities are classified based on their...

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Problems of Urbanization

Urbanization refers to the process of population growth and the concentration of people in urban areas. While urbanization...

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Integrated Rural Development Programmes

Integrated rural development programmes (IRDPs) have been introduced in many countries to promote the sustainable development of rural...

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Planning for Backward Areas

Backward areas, deserts, drought-prone areas, hill areas, and tribal areas are often characterized by inadequate infrastructure, limited access...

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Regional Planning and Development of Island Territories

Regional planning and development of island territories is a complex and challenging task. Island territories face unique challenges...

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Command Area Development and Watershed Management

Command Area Development and Watershed Management are two approaches to water resource management in India. Command Area Development...

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Regional Planning in India

Regional planning in India has a long history, with the first regional plan being prepared in 1951 for...

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Panchayati Raj and Decentralized Planning

Panchayati Raj is a system of local self-government in India that aims to promote grassroots democracy and decentralized...

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Five Year Plans

The Five Year Plans in India were a series of social and economic development initiatives launched by the...

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State Reorganization

State reorganization refers to the process of creating new states or altering the boundaries of existing states. The...

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