BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Architecture - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Architecture X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Architecture REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 DTSTAMP:20260801T055019Z CREATED:20260801T055019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T055019Z UID:372-1785542400-1785628799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a requirement of ideal city road? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Should have sharp turns and the junctions need not be designed.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Straight alignment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Have smooth wearing surface\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sufficient width to accommodate the traffic\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An ideal city road must ensure safe\, smooth\, and efficient traffic flow. This requires sufficient width\, a smooth surface\, and a well-planned alignment. Roads should avoid sharp turns and must have properly designed junctions to minimize accidents and congestion. Option (D) contradicts these principles\, as sharp turns and poorly designed junctions create hazards and disrupt traffic movement. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is a feature on Mitigation of Flood Management? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Implementation of activities which include construction of dams and Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) works.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sensitive earthquake seismic zones should be identified at city or region or district level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Measures for integration of soil\, water and forest management and form part of soil conservation\, watershed development and forestry programs\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n By not diverting flood water\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The concept of ______\, to manage the disaster\, is practised. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incentive Response System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Indirect Response System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incident Resonating System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incident Response System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Incident Response System (IRS) is the framework practiced in India to manage disasters effectively. It ensures a standardized command\, control\, and coordination structure\, enabling multiple agencies to work together during emergencies. IRS assigns clear roles\, responsibilities\, and communication channels for efficient disaster response. The other options—Incident Resonating System\, Indirect Response System\, and Incentive Response System—are incorrect and not recognized in disaster management. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is a building which seek to harness all the natural elements in its design and construction to an optimum level so as to have eco- friendly\, low energy and low water consumption building and at the same time providing fresh and healthy environment to its occupants \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Smart building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Efficient building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Affordable building\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A green building is designed to efficiently use natural resources like sunlight\, air\, water\, and materials to minimize environmental impact. It emphasizes eco-friendly construction\, low energy use\, water conservation\, and waste reduction while ensuring a healthy and comfortable environment for occupants. Unlike efficient\, affordable\, or smart buildings\, the green building concept specifically focuses on sustainability and environmental balance \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The space at a road junction over that traffic is not allowed to move\, is known as which among the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kerb\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Roundabouts\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic Island\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pedestrian Traffic\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A traffic island is a raised or marked area at a road junction where vehicles are not allowed to move. It helps channelize traffic\, separate opposing flows\, and provide safety zones for pedestrians. Roundabouts guide circular traffic flow\, kerbs are raised edges of pavements\, and pedestrian traffic refers to people walking. Thus\, only a traffic island defines the restricted space at junctions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The space at a road junction over that traffic is not allowed to move\, is known as which among the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic Island\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kerb\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Roundabouts\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pedestrian Traffic\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A traffic island is a raised or marked area at a road junction where vehicles are not allowed to move. It helps channelize traffic\, separate opposing flows\, and provide safety zones for pedestrians. Roundabouts guide circular traffic flow\, kerbs are raised edges of pavements\, and pedestrian traffic refers to people walking. Thus\, only a traffic island defines the restricted space at junctions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is a building which seek to harness all the natural elements in its design and construction to an optimum level so as to have eco- friendly\, low energy and low water consumption building and at the same time providing fresh and healthy environment to its occupants \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Smart building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Affordable building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Efficient building\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A green building is designed to efficiently use natural resources like sunlight\, air\, water\, and materials to minimize environmental impact. It emphasizes eco-friendly construction\, low energy use\, water conservation\, and waste reduction while ensuring a healthy and comfortable environment for occupants. Unlike efficient\, affordable\, or smart buildings\, the green building concept specifically focuses on sustainability and environmental balance \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a requirement of ideal city road? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Straight alignment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Should have sharp turns and the junctions need not be designed.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Have smooth wearing surface\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sufficient width to accommodate the traffic\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An ideal city road must ensure safe\, smooth\, and efficient traffic flow. This requires sufficient width\, a smooth surface\, and a well-planned alignment. Roads should avoid sharp turns and must have properly designed junctions to minimize accidents and congestion. Option (D) contradicts these principles\, as sharp turns and poorly designed junctions create hazards and disrupt traffic movement. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The concept of ______\, to manage the disaster\, is practised. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incentive Response System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Indirect Response System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incident Resonating System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incident Response System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Incident Response System (IRS) is the framework practiced in India to manage disasters effectively. It ensures a standardized command\, control\, and coordination structure\, enabling multiple agencies to work together during emergencies. IRS assigns clear roles\, responsibilities\, and communication channels for efficient disaster response. The other options—Incident Resonating System\, Indirect Response System\, and Incentive Response System—are incorrect and not recognized in disaster management. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is a feature on Mitigation of Flood Management? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sensitive earthquake seismic zones should be identified at city or region or district level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Implementation of activities which include construction of dams and Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) works.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Measures for integration of soil\, water and forest management and form part of soil conservation\, watershed development and forestry programs\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n By not diverting flood water\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-64/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP:20260730T060639Z CREATED:20260730T060639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T060639Z UID:368-1785369600-1785455999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ means measures aimed at reducing the risk\, impact or effects of a disaster or threatening disaster situation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Modification\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximization\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mitigation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Migration\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitigation refers to steps taken to reduce the risk\, impact\, or effects of disasters before they occur. Examples include building flood defenses\, enforcing earthquake-resistant construction codes\, and preserving wetlands for flood control. It focuses on long-term risk reduction rather than emergency response. The other options—maximization\, modification\, and migration—do not specifically relate to disaster risk management. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ thrive as centers of man habitation\, production and cultural development\, despite the challenges posed by climate change\, population growth and globalization \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Restructuring cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Resonating cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Restricting cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Resilient cities\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Resilient cities are urban areas that can withstand\, adapt to\, and recover quickly from challenges such as climate change\, rapid population growth\, and globalization. They ensure continuity of habitation\, economic production\, and cultural development despite shocks or stresses. The other options—restricting\, restructuring\, and resonating cities—do not represent a recognized urban planning concept in this context. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The magnitude of the heat island effect does not depend on the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sky condition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n time of the day\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n wind condition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n soil condition\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The urban heat island (UHI) effect refers to higher temperatures in cities compared to surrounding rural areas. Its intensity depends on-sky condition (clear skies increase heat retention)\, time of day (nighttime shows stronger UHI)\, and wind conditions (strong winds reduce UHI). Soil condition\, however\, has minimal influence in urbanized areas\, since most surfaces are covered by concrete\, asphalt\, and buildings. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengal comes under which of the following climatic zone \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hot - arid zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dry zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hot-humid zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hilly Zone\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n West Bengal\, particularly its southern and coastal regions\, falls under the hot-humid climatic zone as per India’s climatic classification. This zone is characterized by high temperatures\, heavy rainfall\, and high humidity\, especially during the monsoon season. While northern Bengal has hilly areas (Darjeeling)\, the majority of the state’s climate is hot-humid\, not dry or arid. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following mechanisms is not used to assemble land and/or develop land? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n TP Scheme\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land Acquisition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban Governance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land Reservation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mechanisms like Land Acquisition\, Land Reservation\, and Town Planning (TP) Schemes are tools used to assemble or develop land for urban projects\, infrastructure\, and planned growth. Urban Governance\, however\, refers to the systems and processes of managing cities—policy-making\, administration\, and service delivery—rather than directly assembling or developing land \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-63/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTSTAMP:20260729T064018Z CREATED:20260729T064018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T064018Z UID:366-1785283200-1785369599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In town planning\, the new areas to be opened up for development are clearly marked and divided into smaller areas of about 100-200 hectares. Each such are called______. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Proposal\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Demand\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Scheme\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Method\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In town planning\, when new areas are identified for development\, they are divided into smaller units of about 100–200 hectares\, known as Town Planning Schemes (TPS). A TPS includes detailed planning for land use\, roads\, open spaces\, amenities\, and services to ensure systematic urban growth. This method prevents haphazard expansion and provides infrastructure in advance. The other options—Proposal\, Method\, and Demand—are not technical terms used for this process. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In which of the following\, property tax rebate is not offered for implementing certain desirable projects as an incentive? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rain water harvesting\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hydraulic Parking Facilities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Solar power installation in building\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Property tax rebates are commonly offered as incentives for: \n\nSolar power installations (A)\nGreen building features (C)\nRainwater harvesting systems (D)\nHydraulic parking facilities (B) are generally considered infrastructure upgrades\, not a sustainability measure\, so rebates are not typically offered.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a policy to protect environment in India? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Environment Protection Act\, 1986\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Environment Policy\, 2006\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing Scheme\, 2015\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development\, 1992\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n India has several environment-focused policies such as the National Environment Policy\, 2006\, the National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development\, 1992\, and the Environment Protection Act\, 1986\, which provide legal and strategic frameworks for environmental protection. The National Housing Scheme\, 2015 (PMAY)\, however\, is aimed at providing affordable housing to urban and rural poor\, not environmental protection. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In rating systems of green building in India\, GRIHA stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Interior Habitat Assessment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Integrated Housing Assessment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Integrated Holistic Assessment\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GRIHA is India’s own national rating system for green buildings\, developed by TERI and endorsed by the Government of India. It assesses a building’s environmental performance over its life cycle\, focusing on energy efficiency\, water management\, waste reduction\, and sustainable materials. Unlike LEED\, which is international\, GRIHA is tailored to India’s climatic and developmental context \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which type of Natural Hazards is not covered under National Disaster Management Guidelines? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flood Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Riot Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Earthquake Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tsunami Management\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The National Disaster Management Guidelines (NDMA) in India focus on natural hazards such as earthquakes\, floods\, cyclones\, and tsunamis\, providing strategies for preparedness\, mitigation\, and response. Riot management\, however\, is not a natural hazard; it falls under law and order issues\, managed by the police and internal security agencies. Hence\, it is not covered under NDMA guidelines. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a metropolis as per Lewis Mumford categories? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Calcutta\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jaisalmer\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bombay\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n London\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to Lewis Mumford’s city classification\, a metropolis is a large\, densely populated city with significant economic\, political\, and cultural importance. \n\nBombay (Mumbai)\, Calcutta (Kolkata)\, and London fit this category.\nJaisalmer is a small historic town and does not qualify as a metropolis.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wild Life Protection Act\, 1972 gave provision for the creation of National Parks\, Sanctuaries and Closed Area. Further\, for the purpose of buffers around these protected areas as shock absorber\, ______ were declared. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ecological Zones\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-submissive Zones\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sensitive Zones\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-friendly Zones\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under the Wild Life Protection Act\, 1972\, areas around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries were designated as Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) to: \n\nAct as buffers or shock absorbers\nMinimize negative impacts of human activities on protected areas\nPreserve biodiversity and ecological balance\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a measure to prevent slum formation? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Formation of strict rules and regulations\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Availability of sufficient number of subsidized cheap housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Carry out effective social education\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Deprived of social education\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Measures to prevent slum formation include: \n\nStrict rules and regulations (A)\nAvailability of subsidized/affordable housing (C)\nEffective social education and awareness (D)\n\nDepriving people of social education (B) would promote slum formation\, not prevent it. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel was constituted by government of India for which among the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-submissive areas\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-friendly area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sensitive area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sanitary areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP)\, also known as the Dr. Madhav Gadgil Committee (2011)\, was constituted to: \n\nIdentify eco-sensitive areas (ESAs) in the Western Ghats.\nRecommend measures to conserve biodiversity and regulate development in these fragile regions.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ refers to a network that provides the "ingredients" for solving urban and climatic challenges by a combination of infrastructure\, ecological restoration and urban design to connect people with nature. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Red-Yellow Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blue-Red Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blue-Yellow Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blue-Green Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) refers to an integrated network of natural and semi-natural systems\, such as: \n\nWater bodies (blue)\nParks\, green spaces\, wetlands (green)\n\nIt helps cities: \n\nManage floods and stormwater\nImprove air quality and urban climate\nConnect people with nature while supporting biodiversity.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NHP stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing for Poor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Native Housing for Poor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Native Housing Policy\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NHP refers to the National Housing Policy\, which aims to: \n\nProvide affordable housing to all sections of society.\nPromote slum-free cities.\nEncourage planned urban development and sustainable housing solutions.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a requirement of a new town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Parks & Playgrounds\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Effective Road Network\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic Conditions\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recreation Centers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Requirements of a new town typically include: \n\nRecreation centers (A)\nEffective road network (C)\nParks & playgrounds (D)\n\nClimatic conditions (B) are not a requirement; they are a natural factor\, not a planned feature of a new town.;5 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is the first private planned hill city of India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chandigarh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gandhinagar\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lavasa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jaipur\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lavasa\, near Pune\, Maharashtra\, is India’s first private planned hill city\, developed as a modern urban township with integrated residential\, commercial\, and recreational facilities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An open strip of land provided on the periphery of a town for the special purpose of limiting the growth of a town is known as_ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Belt\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Cul-De-Sac street\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Focal Point\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Conurbation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Green Belt is an open strip of land around a town or city intended to: \n\nLimit urban sprawl\nProvide recreational spaces\nPreserve the environment and natural landscapes\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When the town develops away from the heart of the parent city\, the town is called : \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Satellite town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scattered town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Combined town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ribbon\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A satellite town is a smaller town or urban area that develops away from the main city (parent city) but is economically and socially connected to it. \nExamples: Faridabad\, Gurgaon\, Noida near Delhi. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a cause of slum? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hygiene Maintenance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrialization\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lack of Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Improper use of Land\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Causes of slums typically include: \n\nIndustrialization → rapid migration to cities (A)\nImproper use of land → unplanned settlements (C)\nLack of zoning → chaotic development (D)\n\nHygiene maintenance (B) is not a cause; in fact\, poor hygiene is a consequence of slums. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per URDPFI guidelines\, Sector Plan shall be reviewed at least once in every______ years \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 3\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 7\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 5\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 10\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to URDPFI (Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation) Guidelines\, a Sector Plan should be reviewed at least once every 5 years to ensure it remains relevant and accommodates changing urban needs. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The land contained in the set-back belongs to______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Government\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Local Governing Body\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Central Government\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Owner of the property\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set-back refers to the minimum distance a building must be set back from the street\, road\, or boundary. The land within the set-back still belongs to the property owner\, though its use may be restricted by building regulations for safety\, light\, ventilation\, and aesthetics. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a characteristic of a slum? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Over-crowding\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Good sanitation management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Fire hazards\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social isolation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slums typically exhibit: \n\nSocial isolation (B)\nOvercrowding (C)\nFire hazards (D)\nPoor housing\, inadequate water supply\, and poor sanitation\, so good sanitation management is not a characteristic.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Dharavi'\, the largest slum area of Asia\, is situated in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mumbai\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kolkata\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hyderabad\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chennai\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dharavi\, located in Mumbai\, is Asia’s largest slum\, known for its high population density and small-scale industries like leather\, textiles\, and recycling. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-59/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTSTAMP:20260723T070640Z CREATED:20260723T070640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T070640Z UID:355-1784764800-1784851199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following are the powers not given to local authorities\, to enforce zonal plans? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of designs of building by private owners\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Acquisition of privately owned lands\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Prohibiting the undesirable use of land\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of plans of the proposed structures\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Local authorities have powers to: \n\nApprove plans and designs of proposed buildings (A & B)\nRegulate land use and prohibit undesirable uses (D)\n\nBut acquisition of privately owned land is not their power; land acquisition is generally done by the state government under relevant laws. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mobility\, water supply\, solid waste management are: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Physical infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Institutional infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Physical infrastructure refers to the basic facilities and services necessary for the functioning of a city\, including: \n\nMobility (roads\, public transport)\nWater supply\nSolid waste management\nSewage systems\, electricity\, drainage\, etc.\nSocial infrastructure → schools\, hospitals\, community centers.\nEconomic infrastructure → markets\, banks\, industrial zones.\nInstitutional infrastructure → government offices\, administrative buildings.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an advantage of vertical growth of a city? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Upper floors can enjoy views of natural sceneries\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n High population density\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Considerable saving of land\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Provisions for Heritage and Conservation areas will come under which among the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Special Area Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Comprehensive Mobility Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Promotion Rules\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Utility Plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Area Planning focuses on areas requiring unique attention within a city\, such as: \n\nHeritage and conservation zones\nEco-sensitive areas\nFlood-prone or environmentally critical zones\n\nIt ensures preservation and regulated development in these areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Education\, health care and entertainment are called which type of infrastructure? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Institutional infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Physical infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Social infrastructure refers to facilities that improve the quality of life and human well-being\, such as: \n\nEducation → schools\, colleges\, universities\nHealthcare → hospitals\, clinics\nEntertainment & recreation → parks\, theaters\, sports facilities\n\nThis contrasts with physical infrastructure (roads\, water supply) and economic infrastructure (markets\, banks). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-58/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723 DTSTAMP:20260722T060235Z CREATED:20260722T060235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T060235Z UID:353-1784678400-1784764799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _____ parks are primarily meant for the study of plant specimens. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Botanical\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Zoological\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Meteorological\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanical parks/gardens are primarily established for the study\, conservation\, and display of plant specimens — including rare\, medicinal\, or exotic species. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Purpose Plan for special areas comes under: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Investment Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Regional plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Core Area planning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Special Purpose Plan is prepared for special areas or specific objectives\, such as: \n\nIndustrial estates\nTourism zones\nHeritage zones\nInvestment regions\n\nThese plans fall under Specific and Investment Planning\, not the broader Development or Regional Plans. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Based on which way\, a park cannot be classified? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to character\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to purpose\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to size\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to climate\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parks are generally classified: \n\nAccording to size → e.g.\, neighborhood parks\, city parks\, regional parks.\nAccording to character → ornamental\, natural\, themed\, etc.\nAccording to purpose → recreational\, ecological\, cultural\, etc.\n\nBut they are not classified according to climate. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A ______ plan of a particular town or city shows various zones like residential zone\, public zone\, commercial zone\, industrial zone\, educational zone\, open and green spices\, water bodies\, railway\, etc. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Site\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Topographical\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Schematic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Landuse\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Landuse Plan of a town/city shows the distribution of different zones\, such as: \n\nResidential\nCommercial\nIndustrial\nPublic/semi-public\nEducational\nOpen/green spaces\nWater bodies & transport networks\n\nIt’s a key part of urban development planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following data is not required for the preparation of a development plan of a town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transport Facilities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Environment of site\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land use Pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Name of private land owners\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For preparing a Development Plan of a town\, planners need: \n\nEnvironment of site (A)\nTransport facilities (C)\nLand use pattern (D)\n\nBut the names of private landowners (B) are not relevant at the planning stage — only the land use and ownership categories matter\, not individual names. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! 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