Worksheet: Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context | Geography Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: The Planning Commission in India was responsible for implementing ___________.

Q2: The Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP) focused on developing ___________ regions in India.

Q3: The Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) in Bharmaur aimed to uplift the ___________ community.

Q4: Sustainable development emphasizes the balance between ___________, ___________, and ___________ aspects.

Q5: Stage I of the Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area covers ___________, ___________, and the northern part of ___________ districts.

Q6: The First Five Year Plan in India was launched in the year ___________.

Q7: Target Area Planning aims to promote development in ___________ areas.

Q8: The Hill Area Development Programme focuses on areas with an altitude above ___________ meters.

Q9: The Fifth Five Year Plan identified ___________ districts for hill area development in India.

Q10: Target Group Programmes include support for specific groups such as the ___________ Farmers Development Agency.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The Drought Prone Area Programme mainly focused on agricultural development.
Reason: Alternative employment opportunities were not considered during its implementation.
(a) True, R is the correct explanation of A
(b) True, R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) False, R is the correct explanation of A
(d) False, R is not the correct explanation of A

Q2: Assertion: Sustainable development involves preserving resources only for the present generation.
Reason: Sustainable development focuses on the economic aspect primarily.
(a) True, R is the correct explanation of A
(b) True, R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) False, R is the correct explanation of A
(d) False, R is not the correct explanation of A

Q3: Assertion: The Integrated Tribal Development Project led to significant improvements in literacy rates in Bharmaur.
Reason: Economic benefits were the primary focus of this project.
(a) True, R is the correct explanation of A
(b) True, R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) False, R is the correct explanation of A
(d) False, R is not the correct explanation of A

Q4: Assertion: The Hill Area Development Programme aimed at promoting various industries in hilly regions.
Reason: The plans were tailored according to the topographical, ecological, and social conditions of hill areas.
(a) True, R is the correct explanation of A
(b) True, R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) False, R is the correct explanation of A
(d) False, R is not the correct explanation of A

Q5: Assertion: The Indira Gandhi Canal irrigation project had both positive and negative effects on the environment.
Reason: The project solely had negative impacts on the agricultural economy of the region.
(a) True, R is the correct explanation of A
(b) True, R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) False, R is the correct explanation of A
(d) False, R is not the correct explanation of A

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What are the two planning approaches mentioned in the text?

Q2: Name any two Target Area Programmes.

Q3: What is the main objective of the Drought Prone Area Programme?

Q4: Which regions in India were identified as drought-prone?

Q5: Name the physiographic divisions of the Bharmaur region.

Q6: When was Bharmaur identified as one of the Integrated Tribal Development Projects?

Q7: What does ITDP stand for?

Q8: Name any two infrastructural facilities developed under the tribal sub-plan in Bharmaur.

Q9: What was the main focus of the Hill Area Development Programme?

Q10: How does sustainable development balance economic, social, and ecological aspects?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the key difference between the "Target Area" and "Target Group" approaches to planning.

Q2: Discuss the main objectives of the Drought Prone Area Development Program and its impact on ecological sustainability.

Q3: Describe the area and life of people in the Bharmaur region.

Q4: Explain the accomplishments of the tribal sub-plan in Bharmaur.

Q5: Provide an overview of the historical development of Five Year Plans in India.

Q6: What are the aims of sustainable development, and why is it important?

Q7: Describe the measures proposed for achieving sustainable development in the Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area.

Q8: Discuss the positive and negative effects of the Indira Gandhi Canal irrigation project on the environment and agriculture.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the concept of development and how it has evolved over time.

Q2: Provide a detailed account of the Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area project, including its construction stages, irrigation systems, and its impact on the environment and agriculture.

Q3: Discuss the impact of the Integrated Tribal Development Project on the socio-economic development of the Bharmaur region.

Q4: Analyze the challenges and potential solutions related to achieving sustainable development in the context of the Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area project.

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