CE-504-A Urban and Town Planning - Dec 2025 Question Paper

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1. 7 Marks
   aDefine urban areas and explain their classification. Discuss trends of urbanization in India.
   How to answer

   • Definition of urban area as per Census / planning norms
   • Classification criteria - population size, density, occupation, administration
   • Types/classes of urban areas - town, city, metropolis, etc.
   • Trends of urbanization in India - growth rate, level, distribution
   • Causes and implications of urbanization trends
2. 7 Marks
   bExplain the planning process and various stages involved in urban planning.
   How to answer

   • Definition of urban planning process
   • Sequential stages - surveys, analysis, plan formulation, implementation, monitoring
   • Objectives and data needs at each stage
   • Role of stakeholders and feedback loop
3. 7 Marks
   aExplain different surveys required in urban planning and delineation of planning areas.
   How to answer

   • Purpose of surveys in urban planning
   • Types - demographic, land use, traffic, housing, environmental, economic surveys
   • Methods of data collection
   • Delineation of planning area - boundary, influence zone criteria
4. 7 Marks
   bThe present population of a city is 5 lakh. If the annual growth rate is $2\%$, calculate the population after 10 years using arithmetic increase method.
   How to answer

   • Arithmetic increase method formula $P_n = P_0 + n \cdot \bar{x}$
   • Annual increase $= 5,00,000 \times 2/100 = 10,000$
   • Increase for 10 years $= 1,00,000$
   • Projected population $= 6,00,000$ / 6 lakh
5. 7 Marks
   aExplain plan implementation process and role of urban planning agencies.
   How to answer

   • Concept of plan implementation
   • Steps - legal approval, phasing, execution, enforcement
   • Role of urban planning agencies - development authorities, ULBs
   • Coordination, monitoring and evaluation
6. 7 Marks
   bExplain financing of urban projects through public, private and non-government organizations and role of public participation.
   How to answer

   • Sources of financing - public funds, private investment, NGOs
   • Mechanisms - taxes, loans, PPP, grants
   • Role of public participation in planning and resource mobilization
   • Benefits and challenges of participatory financing
7. 7 Marks
   aExplain development control regulations and their importance in urban planning.
   How to answer

   • Definition of development control regulations
   • Components - FAR, ground coverage, setbacks, height, land use
   • Objectives of development control
   • Importance in orderly urban growth and safety
8. 7 Marks
   bA residential plot has an area of $300\, m^2$. If permissible FAR is $1.5$, calculate the maximum permissible built-up area.
   How to answer

   • FAR definition $FAR = \text{Built-up area} / \text{Plot area}$
   • Formula for permissible built-up $= Plot area \times FAR$
   • Calculation $= 300 \times 1.5 = 450$
   • Result $450\, m^2$ maximum permissible built-up area
9. 7 Marks
   aExplain Town and Country Planning Act and building bye-laws.
   How to answer

   • Background and objectives of Town and Country Planning Act
   • Key provisions - planning areas, development plans, control
   • Concept and need of building bye-laws
   • Typical bye-law controls and enforcement
10. 7 Marks
    bExplain zoning, land use planning and housing in urban areas.
    How to answer

    • Definition of zoning and its types
    • Land use planning - categories and allocation principles
    • Housing need, types and policies in urban areas
    • Interrelation of zoning, land use and housing
11. 7 Marks
    aExplain landscaping in urban planning importance, objectives and principles.
    How to answer

    • Definition of landscaping in urban context
    • Importance - aesthetics, environment, microclimate
    • Objectives - beauty, comfort, sustainability
    • Principles - unity, balance, proportion, plant selection
12. 7 Marks
    bExplain urban renewal and its role in improving quality of life and livability.
    How to answer

    • Concept of urban renewal - redevelopment, rehabilitation, conservation
    • Need for renewal in old and deteriorated areas
    • Role in quality of life - housing, services, environment
    • Livability outcomes and examples
13. 7 Marks
    aExplain urban traffic and transportation systems, road hierarchy and traffic management.
    How to answer

    • Components of urban traffic and transportation systems
    • Road hierarchy - arterial, sub-arterial, collector, local
    • Modes - public, private, paratransit
    • Traffic management measures - signals, one-way, parking, TDM
14. 7 Marks
    bIf traffic volume on a road is 1200 PCU/hour and road capacity is 2000 PCU/hour, calculate the volume-capacity ratio.
    How to answer

    • Volume-capacity ratio formula $V/C = Volume / Capacity$
    • Substitution $= 1200 / 2000$
    • Result $= 0.6$
    • Interpretation - level of service / congestion
15. 7 Marks
    aExplain types of development plans such as Master Plan, City Development Plan and Structure Plan.
    How to answer

    • Purpose of development plans
    • Master Plan - long-term land use and growth
    • City Development Plan - infrastructure and investment
    • Structure Plan - strategic framework and policies
16. 7 Marks
    bExplain planning agencies at various levels and their functions (CIDCO, MHADA, MIDC, MMRDA / PMRDA).
    How to answer

    • Levels of planning agencies - national, state, regional, local
    • Functions of CIDCO, MHADA, MIDC, MMRDA / PMRDA
    • Housing, industrial, metropolitan development roles
    • Coordination among agencies