Which among the following is an example of a 'nodal region'

Nodal region:

• A region develops around a node or focal point i.e. transport network, service center, communication network, etc.
• It is an interaction between the core and its hinterland
• It is also known as a functional region
• It is characterized by linkage and flow

• NCR Delhi is a good example of the nodal region in India.

National Capital Region:

• The National Capital Region (NCR) is a central planning region centered upon the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi in India.
• It encompasses Delhi and several districts surrounding it from the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
• The NCR and the associated National Capital Region Planning Board were created in 1985 to plan the development of the region and to evolve harmonized policies for the control of land-uses and development of infrastructure in the region.
• Prominent cities of NCR include Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, New Delhi, and Noida.
• Out of the 8 identified RRTS Corridors, three were prioritized for implementation by Planning Commission. These three are:
  • Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut
  • Delhi-Gurugram-SNB-Alwar
  • Delhi-Panipat
• The flow of transport and labor is very significant in this region.