INSTITUTE OF TOWN PLANNERS, INDIA

TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD

ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION
ASSIGNMENT: Stage I
SUBJECT: C.1.1. Socio-economic Basis for Planning

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1.

List social and cultural indicators of development. Discuss their importance in site
planning and city development planning.

2.

Outline pull and push factors of migration? Discuss their socio-economic

consequences in cities in India.

3.

Define economics and discuss its importance in spatial development planning.

4.

Discuss the role of agglomeration spatial economies in urban development.

Illustrate your answer with a suitable example of a city which you are familiar
with.

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION

ASSIGNMENT : STAGE- I
Subject: C.1.2 Planning Theory

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1. What is understood by the term planning? Elaborate any one definition.
2. Discuss in detail the Multiple Nuclei Model.
3. Discuss in detail the Sector Model.
4. Discuss hierarchy of plans in detail.
5. Explain in detail Systems View of Planning.

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION

ASSIGNMENT FOR STAGE- I

Subject: C.1.3 Planning Techniques

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1. What are the basic data required for preparation of a Master Plan of any urban
area? What are the major sources for such data?
2. What may be the contents of any base map for different levels of planning?
3. What do you understand by land use forecasting? What are the methods for
residential land use forecasting?
4. Compare the area standards recommended by various planning organizations for
various facilities and land uses in urban areas.

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION

ASSIGNMENT: Stage - I
SUBJECT: C.1.4. Transportation Planning

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1. Explain various forms of urban structure and travel patterns.
2. Explain operating characteristics of Urban Mass Transport Systems and their
needs.
3. Explain processing of travel data and its analysis. How it is used in the
interpretation of traffic characteristics?
4. Explain Land use Transport inter-relationship and various models used for their
analysis.

INSTITUTE OF TOWN PLANNERS, INDIA

TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD

ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION

ASSIGNMENT: Stage I (Elective)

SUBJECT: E.1.1. History of Human Settlements

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.

1.

Compare the settlement planning principles adopted during Greek and Roman
period with suitable examples.

2.

Discuss the influence of socio-economic and cultural practices on evolution of

settlement forms during Medieval Period.

3.

Examine the relevance of Neighborhood concept by Clearance Parry in present

day context.

4.

Write short notes on the following:

a) Concept and planning of Chandigarh by Le- Corbusier;
b) Planning concept of walled city of Jaipur;
c) City Beautiful Movement.

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION
ASSIGNMENT: Stage I (Elective)
SUBJECT: E.1.2. Project Formulation and Appraisal

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.

1. What is a nature of planning projects? What is project life cycle? Explain.

2. What is Social Cost Benefit Analysis? Explain in detail.
3. Explain the role of project formulation and appraisal in planning process.
4. Explain the methodology of project identification and formation.

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION

ASSIGNMENT: Stage I (Elective)

SUBJECT: E.1.3. Social Formation and Change

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.

1. Explain the change in the nature of social grouping in India.

2. Explain the role of socio-cultural aspects in the growth pattern of a city.
3. What is mass culture? Explain the nature and trends of mass culture in India.
4. Explain the dimension of urban and rural poor of India.

INSTITUTE OF TOWN PLANNERS, INDIA

TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION
ASSIGNMENT: Stage I (Elective)
Year 2016
SUBJECT: E.2.1. Statistics and Population Studies
Maximum Marks: 20
Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.

1. Explain the in detail the utility of Time Series data and how it is useful for Spatial
Planning?
2. (a)

Discuss in detail the correlation and regression analysis.

(b)

Calculate coefficient of correlation from the following data.

X:
Y:

177
135

154
158

127
160

152
140

114
150

135
140

190
135

125
156

156
134

160
142

3. Discuss in detail the different methods of population estimation and projection

with relevant examples.
4. Write short notes on any three:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)

Work Force Participation Rate

Pattern of Human Settlements
Sources of demographic data.

INSTITUTE OF TOWN PLANNERS, INDIA

TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION
ASSIGNMENT: Stage I (Elective)
SUBJECT: E.2.2. Land Economics

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.

1. What are the physical and economic characteristics of land? Describe the
significance of land for urban development in cities.
2. Describe the salient features of David Ricardos law of agricultural land rent.
Comment upon its applicability in cities.
3. Discuss the role of spatial economies of scale in cities. Illustrate your answer with
a suitable example of an urban settlement which you are familiar with.
4. Explain economic principles of land use in cities.

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION

ASSIGNMENT: Stage I (Elective)

SUBJECT: E.2.3. Design of Human Settlements

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.

1.

What do you understand by designing for human settlements?

2.

What are the principles of structuring urban spaces?

3.

Describe the concept of neighbourhood planning.

4.

Explain Urban Renewal

Redevelopment?

giving

examples?

How

is

it

different

from

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION

ASSIGNMENT: Stage II
SUBJECT: C.2.1. Housing

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1. Explain the role of politics in housing.
2. What are the features of the Housing on Act Mission? Discuss.
3. Discuss the role of housing cooperatives in housing development.
4. Explain various approaches to slum upgradation / improvement.

INSTITUTE OF TOWN PLANNERS, INDIA

TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION

ASSIGNMENT: Stage II
SUBJECT : C.2.2. Ecology and Resource Development

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1.

What are the components of an ecosystem? With the help of a labeled diagram,
explain the energy flow in an ecosystem.

2.

Elaborate briefly the industrial and religious pollution sources and their impacts
on our modern life.

3.

Discuss various types of alternate energy resources for our modern economic
growth? Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable natural resources.

4.

Discuss the inter-relationship between natural resources and development.

Elaborate on modifications in natural environment, causes and consequences
due to human intervention.

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION

ASSIGNMENT: Stage II
SUBJECT: C.2.3. Development Management

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1.

What is meant by Evaluation of Development Projects? Explain the cost benefit

technique for Development Evaluation.

2.

Describe various techniques of Land Management as adopted in India as well as

abroad, in the process of Development Management.

3.

Development of rural areas of any state is the backbone of any development

orientation. In this context, explain the present prevalent development
administration in India under the Panchayati Raj System its positive and
negative provisions.

4.

Describe in detail, the structure and set up of any development agency of your
state. Mention the powers and structure of this agency as per the Act. Give a
brief about its finances.

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION

ASSIGNMENT: Stage II
SUBJECT: C.2.4. Regional Planning and Development

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1.

Why in Indian the concept of Inclusive Planning is required for effective and
efficient regional planning and development in the present context?

2.

What are the various Region Planning theories in relation with Indian experience
of Regional Planning and Development?

3.

Modem Technologies will determine the future of regional planning and

development in India, debate the statement in favour and against in detail.

4.

Write short notes on any two:

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

Energy base Planning approach in Regional Planning.

System approach in Regional Planning
Hill area Development and Planning
Inclusive Planning

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION

ASSIGNMENT: Stage II (Elective)

SUBJECT: E.3.1. Environmental Planning & Design

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1.

Discuss the smart technologies that can be applied for environmental protection.

2.

What is an Eco-city? Elaborate on the components of an eco-city.

3.

What are the environment related risks faced by urban areas?

4.

What are the characteristics of energy use in cities or towns? Discuss the
strategies to be adopted for achieving a sustainable energy future for urban
areas.

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD

ASSIGNMENT: Stage II (Elective)

SUBJECT: E.3.2. Advanced Transportation Planning

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1.

Describe transport planning problems in the Regional context. How Regional

Travel demand can be improved with a state planning approach and policies.

2.

How does household survey data helps to determine travel characteristics of

people? How this data is used in the assessment and forecasting of travel
demand.

3.

Explain various trip generation models and their field application.

4.

Explain various techniques used in the economic evaluation of transport projects.

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD

ASSIGNMENT: Stage II (Elective)

SUBJECT: E.3.3. Network and Services

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1. Explain the data required and their sources for provision and planning of urban
networks and services.
2. Explain planning provisions and management issues of water in urban area. How
it is different from the planning provision and management in rural area?
3. Explain the power demand requirement and planning provisions, norms and
standard for distribution network.
4. Explain a sustainable method of solid waste management in urban area with
examples.

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION

ASSIGNMENT: Stage II (Elective)

SUBJECT: E.4.1. Environmental Impact Assessment

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1.

What is quality of life? Explain the changing concepts related to quality of life in
urban area.

2.

What are the different types of impacts of a project? How can you assess them?
Explain in detail.

3.

How important is it to have EIA done for developing a new city? Elaborate.

4.

What is a resource based planning? Discuss the relevance and significance of

resource based planning.

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION

ASSIGNMENT: Stage II (Elective)

SUBJECT: E.4.2.City and Metropolitan Planning & Development

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1. How far the Government of India Smart City in Mission solves the complex
problems of Metropolitan Region?
2. Discuss the Amurt and Hriday, newly launched schemes of Government of India
for development of metropolitan region?
3. Discuss in detail the impact of information and communication Technologies
(ICT) on physical structures of metropolitan cities and region in India. Support
your answer with relevant examples and diagrams.
4. Write short notes on any two:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

Delineation of Metropolitan Planning Region

Concept of Brown, Green and Gray Fields
Decentralized the metropolitan city through concept of Counter Magnet
Behavioral Planning Approach for Metropolitan Region.

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION

ASSIGNMENT: Stage II (Elective)

SUBJECT: E.4.3. Village Planning & Rural Development

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1.

Explain in detail the distribution of rural population and its growth pattern in India
with specific examples.

2.

Describe the various stages for preparation of Village Plan with reference to the
watershed based planning approach.

3.

Discuss in detail the ecological and environmental factors for rural development
and village planning.

4.

Write short notes on any two of the following:

(i)
(ii)
(iii)

Rural Urban Integration

Community based Planning Approach for Rural Development
Concept of Rural Housing

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TOWN PLANNING EXAMINATION BOARD
ASSOCIATESHIP EXAMINATION
ASSIGNMENT FOR STAGE - III
Subject: C.3.1.Planning Legislation & Professional Practice

Year 2016
Maximum Marks: 20

Instructions
1. Each answer should be of a maximum length of five pages.
2. The answers should be written in own words and own hand writing on A-4 size paper.
Please mention your Name, Roll No. and the Stage properly on front.
3. Out of 100 marks in the subject, assignment will be marked for 20 marks.
4. Answer any two questions. All questions carry equal marks.
5. Illustrate your answers with the help of diagrams, sketches, etc. where necessary.
6. Last date for submission of assignments is 25th June, 2016.
1.

Explain, in the light of the provisions

(a) Contained in the Constitution of India, the legislative competence of the Union
Parliament and the State Legislatures to enact a law on town planning.
(b) Discuss the doctrine of Pith and Substance in the context of the competence
of the Union Parliament / State Legislatures to enact a low on town planning.

2.

Discuss briefly the importance of law and its relationship to urban planning. What
are the various sources of law? Discuss their merits and demerits.

3.

Explain, in brief, the composition and functions of the Delhi Urban Arts
Commission (DUAC) set up under the Delhi Urban Arts Commission Act, 1973
and evaluate its effectiveness in preserving developing and maintaining the
aesthetic quality of urban and environmental design in Delhi.

4.

Briefly discuss the concept and meaning of public purpose as evolved in the
newly enacted Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 by
replacing the old Land Acquisition Act, 1894. Does the new land acquisition Act
response to the requirements of urban land acquisition? Give reasons in support
of your answer.