IGNOU MGG-003 2026 2027 - Write Short notes on the following.a) Differentiate

Question

Write Short notes on the following.
a) Differentiate between ad hoc and vernacular regions
b) Weaknesses of the scheme of regionalisation presented by Kazi S. Ahmad
c) Regions of the Indian Islands
d) Historical background of the Bengal delta
e) Problems and prospects of the Malabar coast
f) Transport and communications of the Sundarbans delta

15 Jul 2026

Answer :

Word Count : 656

a) Ad hoc regions are regions created for a specific purpose and are generally temporary in nature. They are delineated according to the requirements of a particular study, administrative function, planning exercise, or research objective. Their boundaries may vary depending on the criteria used. Examples include drought-prone regions, command areas of irrigation projects, and electoral constituencies. Vernacular regions, on the other hand, are regions recognized through popular perception, cultural identity, historical traditions, and local usage. Their boundaries are often vague and not precisely defined. Examples include Bundelkhand, Malwa, Marwar, and Doab. While ad hoc regions are functional and purpose-oriented, vernacular regions are based on people's collective understanding and cultural associations. b) Kazi S. Ahmad proposed a scheme of regionalisation of India based on physical, cultural, and economic factors. However, the scheme has several weaknesses. It gives excessive emphasis to physical features while underestimating dynamic socio-economic changes. The criteria used for delimiting regions are not always uniform, leading to inconsistencies in regional boundaries. Some regions are too large and internally heterogeneous, reducing their practical utility. The scheme also fails to adequately account for rapid urbanisation,

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