Multiple choice

Which of the main base for dividing India into planning regions by the National Mapping Organization, Kolkata?

  1. Geographical base

  2. Economic base

  3. Political base

  4. Cultural base

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Mapping Organization in Kolkata divided India into planning regions primarily on an economic basis, recognizing that economic activities, resource distribution, and development potential were more relevant for planning purposes than purely physical, political, or cultural divisions. This economic approach allowed for more functional and development-oriented regional planning.