Passage

The interests of working and poor people have historically been neglected in the planning of our cities. Our cities are increasingly intolerant, unsafe and unlivable places for large numbers of citizens and yet we continue to plan via the old ways — the static Development Plan — that draws exclusively from technical expertise, distanced from people’s live experiences and needs, and actively excluding large number of people, places, activities and practices that are an integral part of the city.

QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Comprehension

Prelims 2019

The passage seems to argue

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Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect. This suggests that the passage points out how city planning has failed to consider the needs of the working and poor populations.

Statement 2 is incorrect. This highlights that the current state of cities is harmful to large groups of people, especially those from marginalized sections, indirectly criticizing the existing planning systems.

Statement 3 is incorrect. This directly criticizes the outdated and disconnected method of planning, which fails to incorporate the lived experiences of the people, thereby excluding essential aspects of urban life, especially for marginalized groups.

Statement 4 is correct. The passage emphasizes the importance of incorporating people's experiences and needs in city planning, rather than relying solely on technical expertise that excludes large sections of the population.

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