CODE NO.

303
THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
PART-III EXAMINATION (SCHEME 2014)
TOWN PLANNING
Time: 3 Hours (10.00 am to 1.00 pm) 01-09-2021 (Wednesday)
Max. Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50
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Instructions for candidates:

1. Attempt FIVE questions in all.

2. Question No. 1 is compulsory. Attempt TWO questions from Part-I and TWO questions from Part-II.
3. Figures to the right, in brackets, indicate marks.
4. All answers must be written in English language only.
5. Illustrate your answers with appropriate examples.
6. This paper contains 2 pages and 9 questions
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COMPULSORY QUESTION

Q.1. Write short notes on: (20)

a. Scope of Town Planning
b. Role of surveys in Town Planning
c. Social aspects of Town Planning
d. Any two types of surveys used in Town Planning

PART-I: Attempt ANY TWO

Q.2. Explain in detail ANY FOUR planning patterns evolved during ancient times in India, (20)
based on the Vedic Principles.

Q.3. Answer ANY ONE of the following: (20)

a. What were the key features of human settlements during the Indus valley civilization?
b. Explain in detail the Town Planning in India during the Islamic period

Q.4. What were the typical characteristics of 'evolution of settlement planning' during the (20)
Mesopotamian and Nile Valley civilizations?

Q.5. Explain town planning in Europe with reference to its evolution during Industrial Revolution. (20)
What were the factors that led to the crisis in urban living conditions during the Industrial
Revolution?

PART-II: Attempt ANY TWO

Q.6. What are the critical urban issues affecting urban development in India? What are the (20)
planning remedies taken in resolving these issues?

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Q.7. Why was it necessary to plan and implement the new town of Chandigarh? On what concept (20)
is Chandigarh Developed? Explain the Town Planning as well as Issues of Chandigarh
in detail.

Q.8. What are the characteristics of a Slum? What are the challenges that urban areas face due to (20)
development of slums? What are the steps taken to minimize the growth of slums in Indian
cities as well as improve the living quality of people staying in slums?

Q.9. Answer ANY TWO of the following: (20)

a. What is a Master Plan? What are the objectives and stages/steps involved in preparation
of a master plan?
b. What is Land Use Classification? Explain its use in detail.
c. What is the methodology and the measures adopted while planning an Industrial town?
What are the key influencing factors for the same?

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