AIOU Course Code 9368 Question Paper Spring 2025

AIOU Course Code 9368 Question Paper Spring 2025

ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Pakistan Studies)

WARNING

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Course: Urbanization in Pakistan (9368) Semester: Spring, 2025

Level: BS

Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS,

B Ed, MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode).

1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the marks are distributed according to its requirements.

2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the questions.

3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guides, or allied material.

4. Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable. However, the students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The size of the file should not exceed 5MB.

5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.

6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.

7. Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 1

(Unit 1-4)

Q.1 Define urbanization and highlight its scope and importance. (20)

Q.2 Write a brief introduction of five major cities of Pakistan and analyze their historical development. (20)

Q.3 Analyze the economic and social consequences of urbanization. (20)

Q.4 Identify the major drivers of urbanization and explain the reasons for the rise of the urban Population. (20)

Q.5 Critically evaluate the rising trends of urbanization in Pakistan and its impacts on the society. (20)

Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT No. 2

(Unit 5-9)

Q.1 Highlight the merits of urbanization, what kind of advantages and benefits are available to the urban Population? (20)

Q.2 Highlight the demerits of urbanization and what kind of problems and challenges faced by urban populations. (20)

Q.3 Critically evaluate the housing challenges to urban residents and discuss its impacts.

Q.4 How are socio-economic disparities and unemployment going to impact the urban centers? (20)

Q.5 Highlight the socio-economic opportunities available for women at urban centers and discuss their impacts for women's employment. (20)

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