UPSC Previous years question:
- Describe the salient characteristics of the morphology of Indian cities. ( 2000)
- Explain the morphology of Indian cities in the background of existing morphological models. (2006)
Morphology of Indian cities:
Morphology of Indian cities means the internal layout of Indian cities. The internal structure of Indian cities varies and it depends on the development phases and history of the evolution of the particular city. For example,
Ancient cities such as Varanasi is characterized by temples, ghats, arts, music center, traditional art center, etc,
Cities of Mughal time are characterized by fort, wall, the mosque in internal structure.
Cities of Britisher time;
- Government building
- Cantonment
- Civil line
- Railways station
- Railway colonies
Modern cities:
- Airport. school, college, hospital, etc are additional features.
We can get many knowledge or information through a morphological study of cities such as:
- History such as war, attack
- Past political system
- Past Social and cultural status
- The religious importance of types of religious
The following are the characteristics of Indian cities;
- Mix pattern of residential and commercial activities
- Unplanned development
- Population density decrease from the center to the periphery
- Old fortification line
For a detailed explanation, watch the below video:
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