The IGNOU MAPFHS MEDS 077 Guess Paper – 50 Important Questions is a comprehensive academic resource for students pursuing the Master of Arts in Population and Family Health Studies. The subject Urbanization and Urban Development Challenges examines the processes of urban growth and the complex social, economic, demographic, and environmental issues associated with rapid urbanization.

This guess paper presents 50 carefully selected questions covering key topics such as patterns and trends of urbanization, rural–urban migration, urban poverty, housing and slum development, infrastructure deficits, urban health challenges, environmental degradation, and governance issues in urban areas. It also emphasizes sustainable urban development, policy frameworks, and planning approaches relevant to developing countries.

The questions are framed to reflect the analytical and descriptive nature of IGNOU examinations, encouraging students to critically engage with contemporary urban challenges. This resource supports learners in integrating theoretical perspectives with real-world urban development issues, which is essential for academic success in this subject.

When used alongside official IGNOU study blocks, this guess paper helps students strengthen conceptual foundations, improve answer organization, and enhance overall examination performance in Urbanization and Urban Development Challenges.