Town Planning Acts, Improvement Trusts & TCPO — SET 2 (30 MCQs)

Town Planning Acts & TCPO – 30 MCQs

Town Planning Acts, Improvement Trusts & TCPO — 30 MCQs

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Q1
The Calcutta Improvement Trust was established in:
Single MCQ
The Calcutta Improvement Trust dates to 1911.
Q2
Which activity was central to early Improvement Trusts?
Single MCQ
Improvement Trusts focused on congestion relief, slum clearance and street works.
Q3
Assertion–Reason: A: The Model Town & Country Planning Act provided a template law for states. R: Many states adapted it when enacting their own TCP Acts.
Assertion–Reason
States drew on the Model Act to draft their own laws—so R explains A.
Q4
Under the Delhi Development Act, the planning instruments include:
Single MCQ
DDA prepares Master Plan and ZDPs.
Q5
Match the following Acts with states:
Match
Column A Column B
(a) MRTP Act(i) Karnataka
(b) KTCP Act(ii) Madhya Pradesh
(c) TN TCP Act(iii) Maharashtra
(d) Nagar Tatha Gram Nivesh(iv) Tamil Nadu
MRTP→Maharashtra; KTCP→Karnataka; TN TCP→Tamil Nadu; NTGN→Madhya Pradesh.
Q6
The 74th Constitutional Amendment was enacted in:
Single MCQ
74th CAA dates to 1992.
Q7
Which combination correctly pairs scale with plan?
Single MCQ
Master Plan is citywide; ZDPs detail each zone.
Q8
Chronology (earliest → latest): Madras TP Act; Bombay TP Act (1954); Delhi Development Act; MRTP Act
Chronology
Madras 1920 → Bombay 1954 → DDA 1957 → MRTP 1966.
Q9
Which instrument uses land pooling/readjustment?
Single MCQ
TPS reconstitutes plots and shares infrastructure costs via betterment.
Q10
In Bihar, Improvement Trusts were effectively replaced by:
Single MCQ
1981 Act brought Regional Development Authorities in Bihar.
Q11
URDPFI stands for:
Single MCQ
URDPFI (2014) is TCPO’s updated planning guideline set.
Q12
Which is NOT typically part of a TPS proposal?
Single MCQ
District credit planning is a banking/finance exercise, not TPS.
Q13
Assertion–Reason: A: Improvement Trusts were semi-autonomous bodies. R: They had powers for land acquisition and urban renewal.
Assertion–Reason
Their statutory powers under Improvement Acts supported semi-autonomous roles.
Q14
Correct order of TPS stages is usually:
Single MCQ
Draft is prepared, sanctioned, then finalized/implemented.
Q15
Match plan level with typical horizon:
Match
Column AColumn B
(a) Regional Plan(i) ~20 years (city)
(b) Development/Master Plan(ii) ~20–30 years (region)
(c) Zonal Plan(iii) ~10–15 years (zone)
Regional ≈ 20–30y; Master/Development ≈ 20y; Zonal ≈ 10–15y.
Q16
TCPO functions under which ministry today?
Single MCQ
TCPO is under MoHUA.
Q17
In MRTP, the citywide statutory plan is called the:
Single MCQ
DP is the citywide statutory plan in MRTP.
Q18
Statutory provision for Regional Plans in Maharashtra comes from:
Single MCQ
MRTP explicitly provides for Regional Plans.
Q19
Bihar Urban Planning & Development Act, 2012 enables:
Single MCQ
It is the overarching planning/development statute in Bihar.
Q20
Chronology (earliest → latest): Punjab Town Improvement Act; 74th CAA; Punjab Urban Planning & Development Act
Chronology
1922 → 1992 → 1995.
Q21
Which body consolidates municipal plans at the metro scale?
Single MCQ
MPC is envisaged under the 74th CAA.
Q22
Who prepares the Master Plan for Delhi?
Single MCQ
DDA drafts MPD and ZDPs.
Q23
Which levy is commonly associated with TPS to fund infrastructure?
Single MCQ
Betterment captures value increase due to the scheme.
Q24
Match agency to its city/region:
Match
Column AColumn B
(a) DDA(i) Chennai
(b) MMRDA(ii) Navi Mumbai
(c) CIDCO(iii) Mumbai Metropolitan Region
(d) CMDA(iv) Delhi
DDA→Delhi; MMRDA→MMR; CIDCO→Navi Mumbai; CMDA→Chennai.
Q25
Assertion–Reason: A: UDPFI (1996) standardized land-use categories. R: Standardization aids inter-city comparison and plan clarity.
Assertion–Reason
That was a key goal of UDPFI/URDPFI.
Q26
Which state, besides Maharashtra, is known for extensive use of TPS?
Single MCQ
Gujarat has widely implemented TPS.
Q27
Which Schedule of the Constitution lists functions of ULBs (incl. urban planning)?
Single MCQ
12th Schedule covers ULB functions.
Q28
Chronology (earliest → latest): Calcutta Improvement Trust; Madras TP Act; Bombay TP Act (1954); URDPFI
Chronology
1911 → 1920 → 1954 → 2014.
Q29
The current overarching planning law in Bihar is from year:
Single MCQ
Bihar Urban Planning & Development Act, 2012.
Q30
Which statement is correct?
Single MCQ
States legislate; the Centre (via TCPO) provides model frameworks.
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Town Planning Acts, Improvement Trusts & TCPO — SET 1 (30 MCQs)

Town Planning Acts & TCPO – 30 MCQs

Town Planning Acts, Improvement Trusts & TCPO — 30 MCQs

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Q1
Which was the first Improvement Trust in India?
Single MCQ
Bombay Improvement Trust (1898) is regarded as the first in India.
Q2
The Bombay Town Planning Act, 1915 introduced which key instrument?
Single MCQ
The 1915 Act gave statutory basis to Town Planning Schemes.
Q3
Assertion–Reason: A: Improvement Trusts mainly focused on slum clearance and urban renewal. R: They were created under the Model TCP Act, 1962.
Assertion–Reason
A is true; R is false. Improvement Trusts predate 1962 and arose via city Acts.
Q4
Which Act replaced the Bombay Town Planning Act, 1954?
Single MCQ
Maharashtra Regional & Town Planning (MRTP) Act, 1966 replaced the 1954 Act.
Q5
Match the following:
Match
Column A Column B
(a) 1898 (i) Delhi Improvement Trust
(b) 1911 (ii) Bombay Improvement Trust
(c) 1919 (iii) Calcutta Improvement Trust
Correct match: a-ii, b-iii, c-i
Q6
The Model Town & Country Planning Act was first circulated to states in:
Single MCQ
Prepared by TCPO; first issued 1962 (revisions followed).
Q7
Assertion–Reason: A: TCPO was established in 1955. R: It was created to guide states in urban & regional planning post-Independence.
Assertion–Reason
Both statements are true, and R is the correct reason.
Q8
Which of the following is NOT prepared under the MRTP Act, 1966?
Single MCQ
“Zonal Development Plan” is a term used in the Delhi Development Act context.
Q9
In Bihar, Improvement Trusts were first created under which law?
Single MCQ
The 1951 Act enabled creation of Improvement Trusts in Bihar cities.
Q10
Assertion–Reason: A: 74th CAA gave constitutional status to urban planning at ULB level. R: It made town planning an exclusive Central subject.
Assertion–Reason
A is true; R is false. 74th CAA assigns functions to ULBs; planning is not a Central exclusive subject.
Q11
Pick the correct chronological order (earliest → latest):
Chronology

1) Bombay Improvement Trust Act; 2) Delhi Development Act; 3) MRTP Act; 4) 74th CAA

BIT (1898) → DDA Act (1957) → MRTP (1966) → 74th CAA (1992).
Q12
Which Act legally created the Delhi Development Authority (DDA)?
Single MCQ
The Delhi Development Act (1957) established DDA and the MP/ZDP system.
Q13
“Town Planning Scheme” primarily refers to:
Single MCQ
TPS = reconstitution of plots with better services/streets; land pooling & readjustment.
Q14
Assertion–Reason: A: MRTP Act provides for Regional Plans. R: Regional Plans guide multi-district/metro-regional development.
Assertion–Reason
Both are true and R explains A.
Q15
URDPFI Guidelines (updated in 2014) were issued by:
Single MCQ
URDPFI is by TCPO; it revised the earlier UDPFI (1996).
Q16
Which state’s planning is governed by the MRTP Act?
Single MCQ
MRTP stands for Maharashtra Regional & Town Planning Act.
Q17
The Karnataka Town & Country Planning Act was enacted in:
Single MCQ
KTCP Act dates to 1961.
Q18
The Tamil Nadu Town & Country Planning Act was enacted in:
Single MCQ
Tamil Nadu TCP Act is from 1971.
Q19
Madhya Pradesh’s primary planning statute is:
Single MCQ
MP’s statute is the 1973 Adhiniyam.
Q20
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Single MCQ
DDA Act provides for Master Plan and Zonal Development Plans.
Q21
UDPFI Guidelines were first issued in:
Single MCQ
UDPFI (1996) was later updated as URDPFI (2014).
Q22
Assertion–Reason: A: Model TCP Act encouraged states to create Development Authorities. R: Development Authorities replaced Improvement Trusts in many states.
Assertion–Reason
Both are true; the model framework led to DA creation, replacing Trusts.
Q23
Which instrument is explicitly a regional-scale plan?
Single MCQ
Regional Plans cover multi-district/metropolitan regions.
Q24
In Bihar, which law supersedes the earlier Trust/Authority laws for planning today?
Single MCQ
The 2012 Act is the present statewide framework in Bihar.
Q25
Chronology (earliest → latest): (i) Bombay TP Act , (ii) Model TCP Act , (iii) MRTP Act , (iv) URDPFI
Chronology
1915 → 1962 → 1966 → 2014.
Q26
Primary focus of Improvement Trusts was:
Single MCQ
They addressed congestion, insanitary areas, housing & street improvements.
Q27
Which is a correct pair for Punjab?
Single MCQ
Punjab enacted the Urban Planning & Development Act in 1995.
Q28
Assertion–Reason: A: TPS can finance infrastructure via betterment/adjusted land values. R: TPS redistributes land and reserves for public uses.
Assertion–Reason
Both are true and R explains A in the TPS financing logic.
Q29
Under 74th CAA, which bodies are envisaged for integrated planning?
Single MCQ
MPCs and DPCs consolidate local plans for metro/district scales.
Q30
Which statement about Bihar’s planning laws is correct?
Single MCQ
That sequence reflects Bihar’s evolution from Trusts to Authorities to the 2012 framework.
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Urban Planning Theorists

🌆 Comprehensive Notes on Urban Planning Theorists

🏛️ Le Corbusier – Modernism & the Functional City

Full Name: Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris (Le Corbusier)
Born: 1887, Switzerland
Major Contribution: Pioneer of modern architecture and urban planning

📘 Key Concepts:

  • Five Points of Architecture (1926):

    1. Pilotis: Columns lift buildings off the ground for better airflow and movement.

    2. Free Plan: Internal walls placed independently from structural supports.

    3. Free Façade: External walls detached from structural system, allowing design freedom.

    4. Horizontal Ribbon Windows: Provide even daylight distribution and panoramic views.

    5. Roof Garden: Replaces the green area taken by building footprint, supports insulation.

  • Ville Radieuse (Radiant City, 1930s):

    • Conceptualized as a linear city with strict zoning (residential, commercial, industrial).

    • Tower blocks set in open green spaces.

    • Transportation: Emphasis on separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

    • Centralized authority, top-down planning philosophy.

    • High-density vertical development with sunlight, space, and greenery.

  • Chandigarh (1951–64):

    • Planned capital of Punjab after partition of India.

    • Sector-based planning: Each sector is a self-sufficient neighborhood unit (800m x 1200m).

    • 7V Hierarchy of Roads: From V1 (regional expressways) to V7 (pedestrian paths).

    • Monumental civic buildings like Assembly and High Court (using exposed concrete).

📌 Impact:

  • Blueprint for modern urban zoning.

  • Inspired planners worldwide but criticized for lack of human-scale sensitivity.

🌳 Ebenezer Howard – The Garden City Movement

Full Name: Sir Ebenezer Howard
Born: 1850, England
Major Work: Garden Cities of To-morrow (1898)

📘 Key Concepts:

  • Three Magnets Theory:

    • Town: Economic opportunities, social vibrancy—but crowded and polluted.

    • Country: Clean and peaceful—but lacks employment and culture.

    • Town–Country: A new ideal blending both.

  • Garden City Design:

    • Concentric layout:

      • Central core: Civic institutions and gardens.

      • Surrounding rings: Residences, industries, agriculture.

    • Green Belt: Permanent open land surrounding the city.

    • Limited size (~32,000 people); excess population to be housed in Satellite Cities.

    • Cities interconnected by railway lines and radial boulevards.

  • Self-Sufficiency and Co-operative Ownership:

    • The land held in trust.

    • Profits from land development reinvested in the community.

🏙️ Real-Life Implementation:

  • Letchworth (1903) and Welwyn (1920) in the UK.

  • Influenced post-independence planning in India (e.g., Navi Mumbai, Gandhinagar).

📌 Impact:

  • Basis for satellite towns, decentralization, greenbelts, and sustainable urbanism.

  • Modern eco-cities and smart cities draw from his legacy.

🌍 Patrick Geddes – The Father of Regional & Civic Survey Planning

Full Name: Sir Patrick Geddes
Born: 1854, Scotland
Profession: Biologist, sociologist, planner, educationist.

📘 Key Concepts:

  • Survey Before Plan:

    • Understand natural, social, and economic background before making proposals.

    • Integrates geography, sociology, and economics.

  • Place–Work–Folk Triad:

    • Emphasizes human–environment interaction.

    • Settlement evolves from interaction between:

      • Place (Environment) – physical conditions

      • Work (Economy) – livelihoods

      • Folk (Society) – communities

  • Valley Section (1909):

    • A diagram representing terrain from mountain to sea.

    • Shows how natural landscape affects occupational patterns (mining in hills, farming in plains, fishing on coast).

  • Conurbation:

    • Early concept of urban agglomeration: A region with merged towns and cities.

    • Encouraged regional planning to manage spillover effects.

  • Civic Survey:

    • Forerunner to Master Plan.

    • Emphasized bottom-up, context-sensitive planning, different from Le Corbusier's top-down model.

📌 Impact:

  • Laid the foundation for ecological planning, regionalism, and participatory planning.

  • His ideas later influenced Patrick Abercrombie and others in post-war UK planning.

🧬 C.A. Doxiadis – Science of Human Settlements (Ekistics)

Full Name: Constantinos Apostolou Doxiadis
Born: 1913, Greece
Major Work: Ekistics: An Introduction to the Science of Human Settlements (1968)

📘 Key Concepts:

  • Ekistics: Systematic, scientific study of human settlements.

    • Integrates architecture, sociology, economics, environment, infrastructure.

    • Settlement seen as an evolving human ecosystem.

  • Five Elements of Human Settlements:

    1. Nature – terrain, climate, ecology

    2. Man – individual needs

    3. Society – institutions and cultural norms

    4. Shells – physical structures (housing, buildings)

    5. Networks – infrastructure (transport, utilities, communications)

  • Dynapolis (Dynamic City):

    • A futuristic city model adapting to growth, change, and technology.

    • Emphasized flexibility, decentralization, and connectivity.

  • Hierarchy of Settlements:

    • Room → House → Neighborhood → City → Region → Nation → Global network

    • Inspired hierarchical spatial planning strategies worldwide.

📌 Impact:

  • Basis for integrated township planning, smart city networks, and infrastructure-oriented development.

  • Embraced in UN Habitat planning philosophy.

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