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(a) Mention various methods of functional classification of towns in India and explain the method applied by Asok Mitra. (20 marks)

(b) Farmers' suicide is one of the major agrarian problems in India. Bring out its causes and suggest the remedial measures with special reference to Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab. (15 marks)

(c) Land reform is a key to modern agriculture in India. Describe various measures taken in this direction after Independence. (15 marks)