Question

Match the Town Type with its Example: 

Type	Example
A. Garrison Town	1. Varanasi
B. Administrative Town	2. Mhow / Ambala
C. Religious Town	3. Chandigarh
D. Mining Town	4. Jharia

• A. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
• B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
• C. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
• D. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

Hint:

To solve matching questions quickly, find the pair you are most certain about first. For instance, knowing Varanasi is a Religious Town (C-1) often allows you to eliminate several incorrect options immediately.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Towns are often classified based on their dominant functions or the primary activities that led to their development. In the context of the Indian urban landscape, these classifications help in understanding the socio-economic and historical background of a city.

Step 1: Analyze the types and match them with examples.

• A. Garrison (Cantonment) Towns: These are towns established primarily for military purposes or as army bases. Mhow and Ambala are classic examples of such towns in India.
• B. Administrative Towns: These towns function as headquarters for government administration, such as state capitals. Chandigarh was specifically planned and developed as an administrative town.
• C. Religious/Cultural Towns: These are ancient or medieval towns that grew around significant religious sites or cultural centers. Varanasi is one of the most prominent religious cities in the world.
• D. Mining Towns: These towns develop in mineral-rich areas where the primary activity is extraction. Jharia (famous for coal) is a prime example.

Step 2: Verify the correct combination.
Matching the pairs based on the analysis: \[ A \rightarrow 2, \, B \rightarrow 3, \, C \rightarrow 1, \, D \rightarrow 4 \] This corresponds to Option A.