Question 8GS1GS1
How has rapid urbanisation affected the socio-cultural landscape of peri-urban regions in India? (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
As per UN habitat, over 600 million people will reside in urban areas by 2050. This pace of rapid urbanisation has wide impact on socio cultural landscape.
27 words
Main Body
Peri-urban areas on fringes of urban areas due to growth of population and rapid mass transportation.
Affect on socio cultural landscape of peri-urban areas:
1Proliferation of slums - 1/6th population live in slums (over 10 crore people)
2Sub culture of poverty - ability to live in extreme adverse conditions like Dharavi
3Sense of relative deprivation
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Answer continues on next page
- Clear structure with numbered points
- Specific statistics cited (600 million by 2050, 1/6th of population in slums)
- Real case study (Dharavi) used effectively
- Relevant sociological concepts (relative deprivation)
- Identifies key negative impacts comprehensively
Topper
Pawan Kumar Pandey
AIR 138
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society
Urbanization, their problems and their remedies
Socio-cultural impacts of urbanization
Writing Stats
85
Total words
5
Paragraphs
academic analytical
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