Question Q.19GS1GS1
Slums are not 'problems' that have to be 'solved' - but are indeed a result of lopsided and vested urban policies covering infrastructure provision and socio-economic issues. Analyse. (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks
Introduction
Slums are hutch settlements often devoid of sanitation, water, hygiene, etc. which are major seen in urban areas. Eg:- S.o.l of Mumbai's population lives in slums.
26 words
Main Body
Result of Lopsided & Vested Policies:
1More focus on infra like roads, metros vis housing, sanitation.
2Class divide in urban areas - rising real estate, commodities price makes it unaffordable for poor → slums.
3Limited budgets of urban bodies →
Limited budgets of urban bodies
49 words4 paragraphs
Topper
Aniket Danjanshwoor Hinde
AIR 812023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Social Issues
Urbanization
Slums and Urban Development
Writing Stats
75
Total words
4
Paragraphs
analytical
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