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

Town Planning Acts, Improvement Trusts & TCPO — 30 MCQs

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Q1

The Calcutta Improvement Trust was established in:

Single MCQ

A. 1905 B. 1911 C. 1919 D. 1922

The Calcutta Improvement Trust dates to 1911.

Q2

Which activity was central to early Improvement Trusts?

Single MCQ

A. Street widening and sanitation B. Regional economic planning C. National highway design D. Forest conservation

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

A. A and R true; R explains A B. A and R true; R doesn’t explain A C. A true; R false D. A false; R true

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

A. Regional Plan only B. Structure Plan and Local Area Plan C. Master Plan and Zonal Development Plans D. Only Building Byelaws

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

A. a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii B. a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i C. a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-iv D. a-iii, b-i, c-iv, d-ii

MRTP→Maharashtra; KTCP→Karnataka; TN TCP→Tamil Nadu; NTGN→Madhya Pradesh.

Q6

The 74th Constitutional Amendment was enacted in:

Single MCQ

A. 1989 B. 1990 C. 1991 D. 1992

74th CAA dates to 1992.

Q7

Which combination correctly pairs scale with plan?

Single MCQ

A. Citywide—Zonal Plan; Zone—Master Plan B. Citywide—Master Plan; Zone—Zonal Plan C. Neighbourhood—Regional Plan D. Plot—Regional Plan

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

A. 1954 → 1920 → 1957 → 1966 B. 1920 → 1954 → 1957 → 1966 C. 1920 → 1957 → 1954 → 1966 D. 1957 → 1954 → 1920 → 1966

Madras 1920 → Bombay 1954 → DDA 1957 → MRTP 1966.

Q9

Which instrument uses land pooling/readjustment?

Single MCQ

A. Building Byelaws B. Regional Plan C. Town Planning Scheme (TPS) D. City Sanitation Plan

TPS reconstitutes plots and shares infrastructure costs via betterment.

Q10

In Bihar, Improvement Trusts were effectively replaced by:

Single MCQ

A. Urban Local Bodies directly B. DDA C. State Planning Board D. Regional Development Authorities (1981)

1981 Act brought Regional Development Authorities in Bihar.

Q11

URDPFI stands for:

Single MCQ

A. Urban Regional Draft Plans Framework for India B. Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation C. Unified Regional Development Plan Functions & Indicators D. Urban Roads Design Parameters for India

URDPFI (2014) is TCPO’s updated planning guideline set.

Q12

Which is NOT typically part of a TPS proposal?

Single MCQ

A. Reconstitution of plots B. Reservation of land for roads/parks C. Betterment contribution D. District Credit Plan

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

A. A and R true; R explains A B. A and R true; R doesn’t explain A C. A true; R false D. A false; R true

Their statutory powers under Improvement Acts supported semi-autonomous roles.

Q14

Correct order of TPS stages is usually:

Single MCQ

A. Final → Draft → Sanction B. Draft → Sanction → Final C. Draft → Final → Sanction D. Sanction → Draft → Final

Draft is prepared, sanctioned, then finalized/implemented.

Q15

Match plan level with typical horizon:

Match

Column A	Column 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)

A. a-ii, b-i, c-iii B. a-i, b-ii, c-iii C. a-iii, b-ii, c-i D. a-ii, b-iii, c-i

Regional ≈ 20–30y; Master/Development ≈ 20y; Zonal ≈ 10–15y.

Q16

TCPO functions under which ministry today?

Single MCQ

A. Ministry of Road Transport B. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs C. NITI Aayog D. Ministry of Finance

TCPO is under MoHUA.

Q17

In MRTP, the citywide statutory plan is called the:

Single MCQ

A. Development Plan (Master Plan) B. Regional Structure C. Local Area Plan D. Strategic Plan

DP is the citywide statutory plan in MRTP.

Q18

Statutory provision for Regional Plans in Maharashtra comes from:

Single MCQ

A. Bombay TP Act, 1915 B. Delhi Development Act, 1957 C. MRTP Act, 1966 D. 74th CAA, 1992

MRTP explicitly provides for Regional Plans.

Q19

Bihar Urban Planning & Development Act, 2012 enables:

Single MCQ

A. Only heritage listing B. Only building permits C. Only TPS D. Urban planning & development framework for the state

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

A. 1992 → 1922 → 1995 B. 1995 → 1992 → 1922 C. 1922 → 1992 → 1995 D. 1922 → 1995 → 1992

1922 → 1992 → 1995.

Q21

Which body consolidates municipal plans at the metro scale?

Single MCQ

A. Metropolitan Planning Committee B. Zila Parishad C. Ward Committee D. Gram Sabha

MPC is envisaged under the 74th CAA.

Q22

Who prepares the Master Plan for Delhi?

Single MCQ

A. NDMC B. MoHUA C. DDA D. NITI Aayog

DDA drafts MPD and ZDPs.

Q23

Which levy is commonly associated with TPS to fund infrastructure?

Single MCQ

A. Entertainment tax B. Betterment contribution C. Stamp duty D. Toll

Betterment captures value increase due to the scheme.

Q24

Match agency to its city/region:

Match

Column A	Column B
(a) DDA	(i) Chennai
(b) MMRDA	(ii) Navi Mumbai
(c) CIDCO	(iii) Mumbai Metropolitan Region
(d) CMDA	(iv) Delhi

A. a-ii, b-iv, c-iii, d-i B. a-iv, b-ii, c-i, d-iii C. a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i D. a-i, b-iii, c-ii, d-iv

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

A. A and R true; R explains A B. A and R true; R doesn’t explain A C. A true; R false D. A false; R true

That was a key goal of UDPFI/URDPFI.

Q26

Which state, besides Maharashtra, is known for extensive use of TPS?

Single MCQ

A. Kerala B. Punjab C. Bihar D. Gujarat

Gujarat has widely implemented TPS.

Q27

Which Schedule of the Constitution lists functions of ULBs (incl. urban planning)?

Single MCQ

A. 11th Schedule B. 12th Schedule C. 7th Schedule D. 10th Schedule

12th Schedule covers ULB functions.

Q28

Chronology (earliest → latest): Calcutta Improvement Trust; Madras TP Act; Bombay TP Act (1954); URDPFI

Chronology

A. 1911 → 1920 → 1954 → 2014 B. 1920 → 1911 → 1954 → 2014 C. 1911 → 1954 → 1920 → 2014 D. 1954 → 1911 → 1920 → 2014

1911 → 1920 → 1954 → 2014.

Q29

The current overarching planning law in Bihar is from year:

Single MCQ

A. 1981 B. 1995 C. 2012 D. 2016

Bihar Urban Planning & Development Act, 2012.

Q30

Which statement is correct?

Single MCQ

A. Planning legislation is primarily a State subject; the Centre issues model laws/guidelines. B. Town planning is an exclusive Central subject. C. Only Improvement Trusts can prepare Master Plans. D. TPS has no role in land readjustment.

States legislate; the Centre (via TCPO) provides model frameworks.

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