UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Unplanned urbanisation refers to city growth that occurs without adequate planning,regulation and infrastructure provision. Such growth often produces slums,traffic problems and severe environmental pollution. It reflects a mismatch between population influx and urban management capacity. Therefore the description in the question accurately characterises unplanned urbanisation.

Option A:
Unplanned urbanisation typically lacks proper land use zoning and basic services. As a result,informal settlements arise and environmental quality deteriorates. This pattern explains the combination of slums and pollution highlighted in the stem.

Option B:
Sustainable urban design aims to create environmentally friendly,liveable and well serviced cities. It emphasises planning and efficient infrastructure,which is the opposite of the chaotic conditions described. Hence it is not the right answer.

Option C:
Rural reconstruction concerns improving living conditions and productivity in rural areas. While related to development,it does not refer to problems in rapidly growing cities. Therefore it is not appropriate for the question.

Option D:
Smart growth promotes compact,mixed use and transit oriented urban development to reduce sprawl and environmental impacts. It is usually seen as a positive planning approach,rather than the problematic situation outlined in the stem.