Module 14: Complete Examination Facts on Urban Development

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Essential Examination Facts:

The level of urbanization in Bihar as per Census 2011 is 11.29 percent.
In 2015, JnNURM was replaced by the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
Biharsharif, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur in Bihar qualified in the national list of 100 cities under Phase I of the Smart City Mission.
Patna Urban Agglomeration includes Patna, Danapur, Khagaul, and Phulwarisharif.
Under the Namami Gange Scheme, 20 towns (and up to 32 towns in broader phases) in Bihar were identified for river rejuvenation.
The Department for International Development (DFID), UK supported the Government of Bihar in implementing the Support Programme for Urban Reforms (SPUR) in the 28 largest ULBs.
The Bihar State Housing Board is the lead agency for housing schemes in Bihar.
Census 2011 records a slum population of 12.37 lakh (10.5 percent of Bihar's urban population) across 85 towns.
According to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, Bihar's share of grants-in-aid for municipalities was Rs. 2,275 crore for 2015–20.
The Government of Bihar prepared the Bihar Urban Agenda, 2031, outlining a detailed 15-year infrastructure roadmap.
Bodhgaya Planning Area and Rajgir Regional Planning Area have been notified and approved.
Harnaut and Barsoi were newly constituted as Nagar Panchayats.
Katihar and Purnea were the first two towns in Bihar where property tax GIS mapping, house numbering, and number-plate fixing were fully completed.

⭐ Key Points

The level of urbanization in Bihar as per Census 2011 is 11.29 percent.
In 2015, JnNURM was replaced by the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
Biharsharif, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur in Bihar qualified in the national list of 100 cities under Phase I of the Smart City Mission.
Patna Urban Agglomeration includes Patna, Danapur, Khagaul, and Phulwarisharif.
Under the Namami Gange Scheme, 20 towns (and up to 32 towns in broader phases) in Bihar were identified for river rejuvenation.
The Department for International Development (DFID), UK supported the Government of Bihar in implementing the Support Programme for Urban Reforms (SPUR) in the 28 largest ULBs.
The Bihar State Housing Board is the lead agency for housing schemes in Bihar.
Census 2011 records a slum population of 12.37 lakh (10.5 percent of Bihar's urban population) across 85 towns.
According to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, Bihar's share of grants-in-aid for municipalities was Rs. 2,275 crore for 2015–20.
The Government of Bihar prepared the Bihar Urban Agenda, 2031, outlining a detailed 15-year infrastructure roadmap.
Bodhgaya Planning Area and Rajgir Regional Planning Area have been notified and approved.
Harnaut and Barsoi were newly constituted as Nagar Panchayats.
Katihar and Purnea were the first two towns in Bihar where property tax GIS mapping, house numbering, and number-plate fixing were fully completed.

📌 One-line Q&A

The level of urbanization in Bihar as per Census ______ is 11.29 percent. — 2011
In ______ JnNURM was replaced by the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). — 2015,
Biharsharif, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur in Bihar qualified in the national list of 100 cities under Phase I of the Smart City Mission.
Patna Urban Agglomeration includes Patna, Danapur, Khagaul, and Phulwarisharif.
Under the Namami Gange Scheme, ______ towns (and up to 32 towns in broader phases) in Bihar were identified for river rejuvenation. — 20
The Department for International Development (DFID), UK supported the Government of Bihar in implementing the Support Programme for Urban Reforms (SPUR) in the ______ largest ULBs. — 28
The Bihar State Housing Board is the — lead agency for housing schemes in Bihar.
Census ______ records a slum population of 12.37 lakh (10.5 percent of Bihar's urban population) across 85 towns. — 2011
According to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, Bihar's share of grants-in-aid for municipalities was Rs. ______ crore for 2015–20. — 2,275
The Government of Bihar prepared the Bihar Urban Agenda, ______ outlining a detailed 15-year infrastructure roadmap. — 2031,
Bodhgaya Planning Area and Rajgir Regional Planning Area have been notified and approved.
Harnaut and Barsoi were newly constituted as Nagar Panchayats.
Katihar and Purnea were the first two towns in Bihar where property tax GIS mapping, house numbering, and number-plate fixing were fully completed.

Questions 1 MCQs

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What target year was set by the State Government for achieving the goals outlined in the 'Bihar Urban Agenda'?

The state government formulated the 'Bihar Urban Agenda, 2031' as its long-term roadmap.

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The level of urbanization in Bihar as per Census ______ is 11.29 percent.

2011

In ______ JnNURM was replaced by the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).

2015,

Biharsharif, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur in Bihar qualified in the national list of 100 cities under Phase I of the Smart City Mission.

in Bihar qualified in the national list of 100 cities under Phase I of the Smart City Mission.

Patna Urban Agglomeration ______

includes Patna, Danapur, Khagaul, and Phulwarisharif.

Under the Namami Gange Scheme, ______ towns (and up to 32 towns in broader phases) in Bihar were identified for river rejuvenation.

The Department for International Development (DFID), UK supported the Government of Bihar in implementing the Support Programme for Urban Reforms (SPUR) in the ______ largest ULBs.

The Bihar State Housing Board is the ______

lead agency for housing schemes in Bihar.

Census ______ records a slum population of 12.37 lakh (10.5 percent of Bihar's urban population) across 85 towns.

2011

According to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, Bihar's share of grants-in-aid for municipalities was Rs. ______ crore for 2015–20.

2,275

The Government of Bihar prepared the Bihar Urban Agenda, ______ outlining a detailed 15-year infrastructure roadmap.

2031,

Bodhgaya Planning Area and ______ have been notified and approved.

Rajgir Regional Planning Area

Harnaut and Barsoi ______

were newly constituted as Nagar Panchayats.

Katihar and Purnea were the first two towns in Bihar where property tax GIS mapping, house numbering, and number-plate fixing were fully completed.

were the first two towns in Bihar where property tax GIS mapping, house numbering, and number-plate fixing were fully completed.