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UPSC CSE Mains 2013 · GS2

The basis of providing urban amenities in rural areas (PURA) is rooted in establishing connectivity. Comment.

Theme

T57 Smart cities, rural–urban integration & urban transport

What UPSC asks in this theme

UPSC asks about Smart Cities Mission objectives, smart villages, rural-urban integration (PURA, RURBAN), and urban transport.

What to cover

Writing the answer

These notes are for the whole theme, built from all 4 of its PYQs. UPSC does not publish model answers.

More PYQs from this theme

  1. GS12016

    With a brief background of quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the ‘Smart City Programme.’

  2. GS32016

    What are ‘Smart Cities’? Examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will it increase rural- urban differences? Give arguments for ’Smart Villages’ in the light of PURA and RURBAN Mission.

  3. GS12015

    Smart cities in India cannot sustain without smart villages. Discuss this statement in the backdrop of rural urban integration.

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