BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Architecture - ECPv6.17.4.1//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:20260715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTSTAMP:20260715T075821Z CREATED:20260715T075821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T075821Z UID:340-1784073600-1784159999@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 bills provides for protection of livelihood rights\, social security of street vendors\, regulation of urban street vending in the country and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Street Vendors Act\, 2014\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Vendors Act\, 2016\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Urban Street Vending Act\, 2001\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Street Act\, 2018\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Act was enacted to: \n\nProtect the livelihood rights of street vendors.\nProvide social security.\nRegulate street vending activities in urban areas.\nPrevent harassment and eviction without due process.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When the town develops along sides of the main roads\, then the development is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Satellite development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ribbon development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scattered development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concentric development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ribbon development occurs when a town grows linearly along major roads or highways\, with settlements\, shops\, and industries lined up on both sides of the road. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HUDCO stands for: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housing and Urban Development Corporation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Health end Urban Development Costing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Health and Urban Development Corporation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housing and Urban Department of Calcutta\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HUDCO is a Government of India public sector company\, established in 1970\, that provides long-term finance for housing and urban development projects. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment\, _______ means a body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of Panchayat at the village level. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n District\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Panchayat\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gram Sabha\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Intermediate level\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act\, 1992: \n\nGram Sabha = A body consisting of all persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village within the area of a Panchayat at the village level.\n\nIt is the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system\, ensuring direct participation of people in local governance. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following authorizes the central government to protect and improve environmental quality\, control and reduce pollution from sources\, d prohibit or restrict the setting and /or operation of any industrial facility on environmental grounds. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Energy Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Green Building Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Environment (Protection) Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Ecology (Protection) Act\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enacted in 1986\, after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984)\, this Act empowers the Central Government to: \n\nTake measures to protect and improve environmental quality.\nControl and reduce pollution from various sources.\n\nProhibit/restrict operations of industries on environmental grounds. \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 The Town and Country Planning Organization is not responsible for providing assistance and advice to which of the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban Governance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Central and State Governments\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Public Sector Agencies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Authorities and Urban Local Bodies\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 Which of the following is not amongst one of the authorities of a Municipal ration? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chairman\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mayor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Municipal Commissioner\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Standing committees\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 objective of which of the following policies\, is to ensure safe\, afford\, quick comfortable reliable and sustainable access for the growing number of city residents to jobs\, education\, recreation and such other needs within our cities? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Natural Urban Transport Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Unified Transport Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Urban Transit Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Urban Transport Policy\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The NUTP (2006) was launched by the Government of India with the objective to: \n\nProvide safe\, affordable\, quick\, comfortable\, reliable\, and sustainable mobility.\nEnsure access to jobs\, education\, recreation\, and other needs in urban areas.\nPromote public transport and non-motorized transport over private vehicles.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Municipal Corporation is headed by the_______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Municipal Commissioner\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Engineer\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chief Minister\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mayor\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The mayor is the elected ceremonial and titular head of the Municipal Corporation\, presiding over its meetings and representing the city. While the Municipal Commissioner is the chief executive authority appointed by the state government\, the Corporation itself is politically headed by the mayor. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a key function of the Metropolitan Planning Committee ? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of Plans\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Master Plan-Preparation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of Green Building Ratings\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) is responsible for preparing a draft development plan (Master Plan)\, zoning regulations\, and approving spatial plans for the metropolitan area. The approval of green building certifications\, however\, is a specialized function typically handled by dedicated environmental or development authorities\, not the broad\, strategic MPC. \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 ______ can be defined as the number of cycles which a sounding body makes in each unit of time. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pitch\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reflection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Echo\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pitch is the perceptual quality of a sound that is primarily determined by its frequency. Frequency is the scientific measure of the number of complete vibration cycles (oscillations) a sound wave makes per unit of time\, measured in Hertz (Hz). A higher frequency results in a higher pitch. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The town planning pattern of Jaipur is in______ form. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Grid\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Circular\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Irregular\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Radial\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II\, Jaipur was planned on a strict grid iron pattern. This design featured wide\, straight streets intersecting at right angles\, dividing the city into uniform rectangular blocks (chowkris)\, which was highly advanced for its time. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not the function of ventilation? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Supply fresh cool air rich in oxygen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Remove body odours\, bacteria\, etc. from the room.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reduce humidity inside the building.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Drive in CO2 and toxic gases\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ventilation functions to remove stale\, polluted indoor air\, which includes CO2 and toxic gases\, and replace it with fresh outdoor air. Its purpose is to expel these harmful elements\, not to drive them into a building. The other options are all key functions of effective ventilation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The under surface of flight of the staircase is called ______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Soffit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scotia\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nosing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Riser\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In architectural terms\, a "soffit" refers to the underside of any architectural element\, such as an arch\, balcony\, or\, in this case\, a flight of stairs. It is the exposed surface beneath the staircase. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The soil of the site should be good enough with high safe bearing capacity to provide economical foundations is a criterion appropriate for ______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Site Selection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic Conditions\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Determining costing of the project\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reducing costing of the project\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The soil's bearing capacity is a critical physical characteristic evaluated during site selection. Good soil with high bearing capacity ensures stable and economical foundations\, directly influencing the suitability and cost-effectiveness of a location for construction. \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-53/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTSTAMP:20260718T093331Z CREATED:20260718T093331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T093331Z UID:346-1784332800-1784419199@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 Le Corbusier conceived the master plan of Chandigarh as analogous to ______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Human body\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Butterfly shape\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Elephant structure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tree structure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Le Corbusier analogized Chandigarh’s plan to a human body. The Capitol Complex (head)\, city center (heart)\, parklands (lungs)\, network of roads (circulatory system)\, and industrial areas (limbs) each represent a biological function\, creating an organized\, organic city structure. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is an example of ancient town planning ? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Harappa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n GIFT city\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chandigarh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lavasa\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Harappa is a major urban center of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300–1300 BCE). It is renowned for its advanced and meticulously planned layout\, which included a gridiron street system\, sophisticated drainage\, and organized residential blocks\, making it a prime example of ancient town planning. The other options are modern planned developments. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ planning includes planning of the territory lying within easy reach such as 15-50 km and containing number of villages and townships. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n International\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Regional\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Local\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Country\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional planning deals with a specific territory or region\, such as a metropolitan area or a group of villages and towns. It coordinates development\, infrastructure\, and resources across multiple local jurisdictions within this larger\, interconnected area\, typically spanning dozens of kilometers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When the height above floor level exceeds about 1.50m a temporary structure\, usually of timber\, is erected close to the work to provide a safe working platform for the workers and to provide a limited space for the storage of plant and building materials. The temporary framework is called______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Caissons\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Underpinning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Shoring\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scaffolding\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scaffolding is a temporary framework erected alongside a building to provide a safe working platform for workers at height and a place to store tools and materials. It is essential for construction\, maintenance\, and repair work. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In which of the following street systems\, the plan resembles to a microscope slide and is entirely unplanned with all irregularities? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rectangular Street System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rectangular combined with Radial Street System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concentric Street System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Organic Street System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An organic street system develops naturally over time without a formal\, geometric plan. It features irregular\, winding lanes that follow historical paths\, topography\, or property lines\, resulting in the unplanned\, microscope slide-like pattern described. This contrasts with the ordered layouts of rectangular\, radial\, or concentric systems. \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-54/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTSTAMP:20260720T060845Z CREATED:20260720T060845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T060845Z UID:348-1784505600-1784591999@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 the zoning of a city\, party plot comes under: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Commercial Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hazardous Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Residential Zone\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A party plot is a facility for social gatherings and events. Zoning regulations typically classify such community-oriented amenities that serve local residents within the Residential Zone to ensure convenient access and maintain neighborhood character. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The concept of Garden City was given by: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Louis Sullivan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Laurie Baker\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sir Ebenezer Howard introduced the Garden City concept in his 1898 book "To-Morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform." It was a utopian vision for self-contained\, green towns surrounded by agricultural belts\, designed to combine the benefits of city and country living. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is a planning region centered upon the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Capital Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Notified Core Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Notified Capital Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Core Region\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The National Capital Region (NCR) is a designated planning region in India centered around Delhi. It includes adjoining districts from neighboring states (Haryana\, Uttar Pradesh\, and Rajasthan) to manage development\, infrastructure\, and growth in a coordinated manner. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is defined as a general plan for the future layout of a city showing both the existing and proposed streets or roads\, open spaces\, public buildings\, etc. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Estimated Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Conceptual Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Structural Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Development Plan is a statutory document that serves as a general plan for the future layout of a city. It guides the planned growth and development of urban areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an importance of Neighborhood Planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Creates balanced population structure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Aims at welding various elements of social and cultural life of community\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Helps 1n developing community spirit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Deteriorates the lifestyle of the residents\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neighbourhood planning aims to improve residents' quality of life. Its core importance lies in creating self-contained\, socially balanced units that foster community spirit\, provide essential amenities\, and enhance livability. The option stating it "deteriorates the lifestyle" is incorrect and contrary to its fundamental purpose. \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 A narrow street or approach road with a dead-end is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Cul-De-Sac Street\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Belt\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 Cul-de-sac is a narrow street or approach road that ends in a dead-end\, often with a turning space at the end. Common in residential layouts for reducing through traffic and increasing safety. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following areas cannot be a part of regional planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Agricultural Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Building Services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recreational Areas\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial Region\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Planning deals with the allocation and development of large areas such as: Recreational areas\, Agricultural regions\, Industrial regions but building services — like water supply\, electricity\, sanitation within individual buildings — are part of urban/local planning\, not regional planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an aspect of zoning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Use Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Height Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Service Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Density Zoning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zoning in urban planning generally covers: \n\nUse Zoning → residential\, commercial\, industrial\, etc.\nDensity Zoning → limits on population density or built-up area.\nHeight Zoning → restrictions on building heights.\n\nBut Service Zoning is not a recognized aspect of zoning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is prepared either for improvement of an old city or for a new town to be developed? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Foundation plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Structure plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Development Plan is prepared for: The improvement and redevelopment of an existing city\, or the planned growth of a new town. It lays out proposals for land use\, transport\, housing\, infrastructure\, open spaces\, and public amenities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following planning includes proposals for the distribution of population and Industry\, transport facilities\, rural services\, etc.? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Regional Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Country Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n International Planning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Planning focuses on the balanced distribution of: \n\nPopulation & industries\nTransport facilities\nRural & urban services\n\nIt looks at development beyond a single city\, covering a region (which may include multiple towns\, rural areas\, and surrounding resources). \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 Special Purpose Plan for special areas comes under: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Core Area planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Regional plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Investment 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 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 Landuse\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Schematic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Topographical\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Site\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 Name of private land owners\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 \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 \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 purpose\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to climate\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to size\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to character\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 _____ parks are primarily meant for the study of plant specimens. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Zoological\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Botanical\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Meteorological\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic\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 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 are the powers not given to local authorities\, to enforce zonal plans? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Prohibiting the undesirable use of land\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Acquisition of privately owned lands\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of designs of building by private owners\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 Which of the following is not an advantage of vertical growth of a city? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Considerable saving of land\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Social infrastructure\n\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 \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 Development Promotion Rules\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Utility Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Comprehensive Mobility 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 Mobility\, water supply\, solid waste management are: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Physical infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Institutional infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social infrastructure\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 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:20260724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTSTAMP:20260724T062939Z CREATED:20260724T062939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T062939Z UID:358-1784851200-1784937599@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 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 5\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 10\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 7\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 3\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 Which of the following is not a cause of slum? \n\n \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 Industrialization\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hygiene Maintenance\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 The land contained in the set-back belongs to______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Owner of the property\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Central Government\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Local Governing Body\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Government\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 ‘Dharavi'\, the largest slum area of Asia\, is situated in \n\n \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 Kolkata\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mumbai\n\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 \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 Good sanitation management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social isolation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Fire hazards\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Over-crowding\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 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:20260727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728 DTSTAMP:20260727T060144Z CREATED:20260727T060144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T060144Z UID:361-1785110400-1785196799@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 a new town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recreation Centers\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic Conditions\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 \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 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 Combined town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ribbon\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scattered town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Satellite town\n\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 \n \n \n \n \n NHP stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing for Poor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Native Housing Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Native Housing for Poor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National 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 ______ 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 Cul-De-Sac street\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Conurbation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Belt\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Focal Point\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 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-60/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729 DTSTAMP:20260728T065948Z CREATED:20260728T065948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T065948Z UID:363-1785196800-1785283199@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 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 Deprived of social education\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Carry out effective social education\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Availability of sufficient number of subsidized cheap housing\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-sensitive area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-friendly area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-submissive areas\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 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-friendly Zones\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sensitive 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 ______ 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 Blue-Green Infrastructure\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 \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 \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 Bombay\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n London\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jaisalmer\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 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 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 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 Rain water harvesting\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 National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development\, 1992\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing Scheme\, 2015\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 \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 Which type of Natural Hazards is not covered under National Disaster Management Guidelines? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Riot Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tsunami Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Earthquake Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flood Management\n\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 \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 Integrated Holistic 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 Interior Habitat Assessment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Integrated Habitat 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 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 Scheme\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Demand\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Method\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Proposal\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 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-62/ 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 Bengal comes under which of the following climatic zone \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hot-humid zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dry zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hilly Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hot - arid 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 ______ 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 Migration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mitigation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximization\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Modification\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 Restricting cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Restructuring cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Resilient cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Resonating 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 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 Urban Governance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land Acquisition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n TP Scheme\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 \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 \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 soil condition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n wind condition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n time of the day\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sky condition\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 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:20260731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTSTAMP:20260731T054242Z CREATED:20260731T054242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T054242Z UID:370-1785456000-1785542399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 3\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 Straight alignment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Have smooth wearing surface\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 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 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 Pedestrian Traffic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Roundabouts\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 The concept of ______\, to manage the disaster\, is practised. \n\n \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 Indirect Response System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incentive 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 Implementation of activities which include construction of dams and Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) works.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n By not diverting flood water\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Affordable building\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 \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 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 67% \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: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 3\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 The concept of ______\, to manage the disaster\, is practised. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incident 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 Incentive 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 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 Roundabouts\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pedestrian Traffic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kerb\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 Which of the following is not a requirement of ideal city road? \n\n \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 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 \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 ______ 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 Affordable 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 Green 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 a feature on Mitigation of Flood Management? \n\n \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 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 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. 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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 a method for traffic volume survey? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Photographic methods\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Biometric methods\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Biological methods\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sigma methods\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Traffic volume surveys measure the number and type of vehicles on a road over a period. Photographic methods involve using cameras to capture traffic flow\, which is later analyzed for counts and patterns. This is an accurate and widely used method. The other options—biometric\, sigma\, and biological methods—are unrelated to traffic surveys and do not provide traffic volume data. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ________ are the main highways running through the length and breadth of the Indian Union\, connecting ports\, foreign highways and capitals of States and including roads of strategic and military value \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Village roads\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Highways\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n District roads\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Highways\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Highways (NHs) are the primary roads in India\, connecting major cities\, ports\, state capitals\, and border areas. They facilitate long-distance travel\, trade\, and strategic movement. These roads are maintained by the Central Government. State Highways connect cities within a state\, District Roads link towns within a district\, and Village Roads serve rural areas. Only National Highways cover the entire length and breadth of the country and have strategic and military significance. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a benefit of Green Building? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Environmental benefit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n health & community benfit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic benefit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social Benefit\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Green buildings primarily provide environmental benefits (reduced resource use\, lower emissions)\, economic benefits (energy and water savings)\, and health benefits (better indoor air quality\, comfort). While they may indirectly influence social aspects\, social benefit is not a direct or primary benefit of green buildings. Therefore\, among the given options\, social benefit does not specifically define the advantages of green building. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ study is to determine the travel pattern of an area/ city \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Destination focus\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reach Destination\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reach focus\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Origin Destination\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An Origin-Destination (O-D) study analyzes travel patterns by identifying where trips start (origin) and end (destination) within a city or area. It helps in urban transport planning\, traffic management\, and infrastructure design. The other options—Reach Destination\, Destination Focus\, Reach Focus—are not standard terms used in transport planning studies \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n T.O.D. in town planning stands for: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transit Oriented Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transportation as Object of Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transportation and its Order of Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Technology Oriented Development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is a planning concept that promotes high-density\, mixed-use development near public transport hubs like metro stations or bus terminals. The goal is to reduce reliance on private vehicles\, \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following cities has the largest metro system for public transport? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Delhi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kanpur\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kolkata\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Port Blair\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Delhi Metro is the largest metro system in India in terms of route length\, number of stations\, and daily ridership. It connects the National Capital Region (NCR) extensively and has multiple lines with modern infrastructure. Kolkata has an older metro system but is smaller in scale\, Kanpur is developing a metro\, and Port Blair has no metro system \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 One hectare is equal to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 4000 sq. m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 4048 sq. m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 10\,000 sq. m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 4840 sq. m\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1 hectare (ha) = 10\,000 square meters (sq. m). \nIt is a metric unit of area\, commonly used in land measurement.\n1 ha = 100 m × 100 m = 10\,000 m².\nIn acres: 1 hectare ≈ 2.471 acres. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The concept of spread and backwash effects was introduced by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Samir Amin\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gunnar Myrdal\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gunder Frank\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A.O. Hirschman\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Swedish economist Gunnar Myrdal introduced the concept of spread\nand backwash effects in regional development theory. He explained that\neconomic growth in one region can produce spread effects (positive\nimpacts such as job opportunities\, demand for goods\, and knowledge\ntransfer in surrounding areas). At the same time\, it can also create\nbackwash effects (negative impacts such as resource drain\, migration of\ntalent\, and economic decline of nearby regions). This dual effect helps\nexplain why regional inequalities persist despite overall national\ndevelopment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Folk\, Work and Place' concept was given by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Patrick Geddes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Doxiadis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The concept of “Folk\, Work and Place” was introduced by Patrick Geddes\,\na pioneer of modern town planning. He emphasized that the growth and\ncharacter of a city depend on its people (folk)\, their economic activities\n(work)\, and the geographical setting (place). This holistic approach\nintegrated sociology\, economics\, and geography into urban planning\,\nmaking it distinct from the physical design focus of planners like Ebenezer\nHoward\, Doxiadis\, or Le Corbusier. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who wrote\, The Population Bomb? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ehrlich\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Amartya Sen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of them\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Meadows\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Population Bomb was authored by Paul R. Ehrlich in 1968. The book \nbecame famous for warning about the potential catastrophic\nconsequences of unchecked population growth. Ehrlich argued that rapid\npopulation increase would lead to widespread famine\, resource shortages\,\nand environmental degradation if not addressed. Though some predictions\ndid not materialize as severely as forecast\, the book raised global\nawareness about the importance of population control\, family planning\,\nand sustainability. It remains an influential text in discussions about\npopulation and resources. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sectoral planning does not include \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transport\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hill area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n irrigation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sectoral planning deals with the development of individual sectors such as\ntransport\, irrigation\, infrastructure\, power\, and education. It involves\nanalyzing and planning for each sector independently\, aiming for efficiency\nand better allocation of resources. Hill area planning\, however\, does not\nfall under this category. Instead\, it is part of regional or special area\nplanning\, which focuses on unique geographical or socio-economic\nconditions of particular regions like hill areas\, deserts\, or tribal belts.\nTherefore\, hill area is excluded from sectoral planning. \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 The major objectives behind the identification of five counter magnet cities outside the National Capital Region was\n(i) to further strengthen policies for decentralization of economic activities\nwithin and outside the NCR \n(ii) to further strengthen policies for decentralization of population within\nand outside the NCR.\n(iii) to further strengthen the infrastructure facilities within and outside the\nNCR\n(iv) to further strengthen health and medical care services within and outside the NCR \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n i\, iii and iv\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n i\, ii and iv\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n i and ii\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n i and iii\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The main objective behind identifying five counter magnet cities outside\nthe National Capital Region (NCR) was to decentralize population and\neconomic activities from Delhi. Delhi was facing immense pressure due to\noverpopulation\, industrial concentration\, and rising migration. By\ndeveloping counter magnets like Gwalior\, Patiala\, Kanpur\, and Bareilly\, the\ngovernment intended to redirect growth away from Delhi. This policy\naimed at reducing congestion\, promoting balanced regional development\,\nand creating employment opportunities outside NCR. Infrastructure and\nhealth facilities were secondary objectives\, not primary. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Sight distance' is considered in design of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n auditorium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n open kitchen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n fenestration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n road intersection\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In transport engineering\, sight distance refers to the length of roadway\nvisible to a driver\, which is essential for safe driving. It ensures that a\nvehicle can stop\, overtake\, or maneuver safely without collision. While\ndesigning road intersections\, adequate sight distance is crucial because\nmultiple vehicles approach from different directions. Poor sight distance\nincreases accident risks. By considering sight distance in intersection\ndesign\, planners ensure safety\, smooth traffic flow\, and reduced accident\nchances. It is not applied to kitchens or auditoriums. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following regions has been classified as the "Western Dry \nRegion" by the planning Commission? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n NEFA Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n North Bihar Dry Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n West Bengal Duars\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rajasthan Dry Region\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Planning Commission identified the Rajasthan Dry Region as the\n“Western Dry Region.” This classification was based on climatic and\ngeographical conditions such as arid climate\, very low rainfall\, desert\nterrain\, and scarce vegetation. The region\, dominated by the Thar Desert\,\nis characterized by frequent droughts\, extreme temperatures\, and water\nscarcity. Unlike fertile or humid zones\, its agricultural productivity is\nlimited. The classification aimed to focus on special regional planning\nmeasures like irrigation\, desert afforestation\, and drought mitigation for\nsustainable development. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The ratio of town area to agricultural land area as suggested by Sir Ebenezer Howard in "Garden City concept is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1:20\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1:5\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1:5\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1:10\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sir Ebenezer Howard\, in his Garden City concept\, proposed a ratio of 1\npart town area to 5 parts agricultural land. The idea was to create a\nbalance between urban and rural life\, preventing overcrowding in cities\nwhile ensuring sustainable food supply and open green spaces. The urban\narea was planned with housing\, industry\, and public services\, while\nsurrounding agricultural belts provided food\, employment\, and natural\nbalance. This ratio embodied Howard’s vision of self-sufficient\, eco-\nfriendly\, and socially balanced urban settlements\, reducing reliance on\novercrowded industrial cities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n After Independence\, at which level the first attempt for planning of rural development was made on? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Block Level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tehsil level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Panchayati level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n District level\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n After India’s independence\, the first attempt to plan for rural development \nwas made at the panchayati level. The idea was to involve local\ncommunities in decision-making\, ensuring that development projects were\nsuited to local needs. The Panchayati Raj system allowed villagers to\nparticipate directly in governance\, focusing on agriculture\, sanitation\,\nhousing\, and education. Unlike district or block-level planning\, panchayati-\nlevel planning emphasized grassroots participation\, making development\nmore inclusive and effective. This bottom-up approach formed the basis\nfor democratic decentralization in India. \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 40% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-68/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTSTAMP:20260806T070218Z CREATED:20260806T070218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T070218Z UID:383-1785974400-1786060799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 1\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 Who among the following conceived the idea of shipping canal between India and Sri Lanka? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Farrel\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n C. J. Barrow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A. D. Taylor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Luna Leopold\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The idea of a shipping canal/link between India and Sri Lanka (often\ndiscussed historically in the context of the Sethusamudram/Mannar\nshipping route) has been considered by several planners and maritime\nengineers. A. D. Taylor is frequently cited in historical planning literature\nas an early proponent of a navigable channel to improve shipping between\nthe east and west coasts of India without circumnavigating Sri Lanka. The\nmore recent policy debates and project proposals (Sethusamudram\nProject) drew on many earlier concepts. That said\, multiple figures and\nfeasibility studies over decades contributed ideas; because I can’t fetch\nprimary historical sources now\, I accept A. D. Taylor as the named answer\nbut recommend checking a maritime-engineering or project history source\n(Sethusamudram archives) for documentary confirmation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Gobi Desert lacks economic development. The reason is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n the inaccessibility of the region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n the continental climate and remoteness\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n the sand dunes that have inhibited transport development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n the mongoloid people are not motivated politically\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Gobi Desert spans parts of northern China and southern Mongolia. Its\neconomic underdevelopment stems primarily from harsh continental\nclimate (extreme temperature swings\, low precipitation\, short growing\nseasons) and remoteness (sparse settlements\, long distances to markets\nand industrial centers). These factors hinder agriculture\, infrastructure\nprovision\, and urbanization. While sand dunes and local topography can\ncomplicate transport in places\, large parts of the Gobi are stony plains\nrather than migrating dune fields; the central limitations are climatic\nseverity and isolation\, which reduce viable economic activities and raise\ncosts for transport\, energy\, and basic services\, thereby constraining\nbroader development. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Statutory setback of a building depends on \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Building Height\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n privacy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n property boundary\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n ground coverage\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Setback requirements (required clearances from plot boundaries) in\nbuilding regulations are primarily designed to ensure light\, ventilation\,\nprivacy\, fire safety and circulation. Many municipal and building codes set\nsetbacks that scale with building height: taller buildings need larger\nsetbacks to reduce overshadowing\, allow firefighting access\, and provide\nadequate daylight for neighboring properties. When statutory rules specify\nsetbacks\, the height class of the building is the key variable for calculating\nminimum distances from boundaries.\n(In the official answer key\, this question was deleted for the final\nevaluation. The options here have been changed. The original options in\nthe question paper were property boundary\, width of access road\, ground\ncoverage and building height.) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alonso model is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a model to explain the pattern to land use and land value in urban areas\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a type of statistical derivation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a type of iconic model used to forecast weather\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Alonso (bid-rent) model explains urban land-use patterns and land\nvalues as functions of distance from the central business district (CBD).\nHouseholds and firms trade off land costs against accessibility: land near\nthe CBD is more valuable because of lower travel time to workplaces and\nmarkets\, so intensive/high-value uses (commercial\, institutional) dominate\ncentral areas\, while lower-rent uses (residential\, industrial) locate farther\nout. The model predicts a decline in land rent with distance\, concentric\nland-use rings (in its simplest form)\, and the economic logic behind\ncommuting/transport costs\, density gradients\, and land-value differentials.\nAlonso’s model is a core theoretical tool in urban economics and planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not correct?\n(A) V.Nath divided India into 15 macroregions\n(B) Ashok Mitra divided India into 5 macroregions\n(C) Praksh Rao and L. S. Bhatt divided country into macroregions\n(D) Chandreshekhar divided India into 13 macroregions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n iii only\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n i only\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n i and iv only\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n iv only\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This question asks which statement is not correct among claims about who\ndivided India into macroregions. Based on standard Indian regional-\ngeography literature\, V. Nath is commonly cited for multi-region\nclassifications (often listed as 15 macroregions)\, and Ashok Mitra has\npublished regional divisions (variously summarized as fewer broad\nmacroregions). Chandrashekhar (or similar researchers) has also been\ncredited with regional delineations (e.g.\, 13 regions). By contrast\, I could\nnot confidently corroborate that Prakash Rao and L. S. Bhatt specifically\nproduced a canonical macroregional division of India in standard texts;\ntheir work is more often cited on population and regional processes rather\nthan a canonical macroregion classification. Because I cannot consult\nsources in this session\, I mark (iii) only as the likely incorrect statement but\nstrongly recommend checking a regional-geography textbook (e.g.\, Indian\nregional geography references) or the original authors to confirm\ndefinitively. \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 Pritzker Prize\, 2021 has been awarded to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Frei Otto\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Balkrishan Doshi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Francis Kere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Anne Lacation and Jean Philippe Vassal\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 2021 Pritzker Architecture Prize honored the French duo Anne\nLacation and Jean-Philippe Vassal for a body of work that emphasizes\nreuse\, affordability\, generosity of space\, and humane design. They are well\nknown for their adaptive-reuse projects and social housing refurbishments\nwhere they prioritized light\, thermal comfort and resident dignity rather\nthan demolition. Their work argues for sustaining and improving existing\nbuildings with minimal resources\, focusing on incremental\, cost-effective\ntransformations that yield significant social and environmental benefits.\nThe award recognized their consistent advocacy for architecture as a\npublic good and their commitment to pragmatic\, low-impact interventions\nthat improve everyday life. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Occupancy rate refers to the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n number of persons per habitable rooms\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n number of persons working in an office\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n number of person-habitable rooms per unit area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n number of person-habitable rooms per acre\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Occupancy rate in housing statistics typically measures crowding by\ndividing household population by the number of habitable rooms (rooms\nsuitable for living/sleeping). It indicates average persons per room and\nhelps assess overcrowding and housing adequacy. Other measures\n(persons per unit area\, persons per habitable rooms per acre) are different\ndensity or intensity metrics. Occupancy rate informs policy on housing\nshortages\, health risks\, and minimum dwelling standards. High occupancy\nrates suggest insufficient housing stock or large household sizes; planners\nuse it to prioritize interventions\, allocate subsidies\, and design dwelling-\nsize norms for future residential development. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The settlement of the Gangetic plain may be called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n wet point settlement\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n isolated settlement\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n dry point settlement\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n clustered settlement\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A wet-point settlement develops where water is readily available in\notherwise drier surrounding areas — for example\, on river banks\,\nfloodplains\, or near springs. The Gangetic Plain\, with abundant surface\nwater and a high water table\, supports dense\, clustered agriculture-based\nhabitations that locate where soils are fertile and water accessible. Dry-\npoint settlements form on slightly raised or flood-safe spots in wet\nregions; isolated or dispersed settlements occur in marginal lands. Thus\nsettlements in the Gangetic alluvium\, driven by irrigation\, perennial rivers\nand good soils\, are typically described as wet-point or water-oriented\nsettlements\, explaining the region’s high rural density and intensive\ncultivation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following forms of settlement develops along either side of roads\, rivers or canals? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Circular\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Square\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Linear\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Cross-shaped\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A linear settlement is characterized by development arranged along a\nlinear feature — typically a road\, river\, canal\, or valley corridor. Housing\,\nshops and services align sequentially along the transport or waterway axis\nto exploit access\, communication\, trade and drainage advantages. Linear\nforms often arise where geography constrains expansion (e.g.\, river\nvalleys\, coastal strips) or where transportation nodes dominate growth.\nThey contrast with nucleated (clustered) or dispersed settlements. Linear\nsettlements facilitate easy movement of goods and people along the axis\nbut can be vulnerable to congestion and limited lateral expansion;\nplanners must consider access controls\, services distribution\, and\nconnectivity when dealing with such patterns. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Industrialization and rapid urbanization have created \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n rural depopulation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n rural regeneration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n urban decay\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n urban generation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Industrialization and rapid urbanization draw labor\, especially young and\nskilled workers\, from rural areas to cities seeking employment\, education\nand services. This migration produces rural depopulation: shrinking village\npopulations\, labor shortages in agriculture\, demographic aging in\nremaining rural communities\, and declining economic vitality in some\ncountryside areas. While urban centers grow economically and physically\,\nrural regions may face abandoned houses\, reduced services\, and\nweakened local markets. Policy responses include rural development\nprograms\, decentralization\, rural employment schemes and investment in\ninfrastructure/education to make rural livelihoods viable and slow\nexcessive migration that undermines balanced regional development. \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 Cadastral map shows \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n crop pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n water bodies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n vegetation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n land ownership\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A cadastral map is a detailed land-survey map showing property\nboundaries\, parcel identifiers\, ownership details and sometimes land\nparcel area and registered rights. It is the legal map used in land\nregistration\, taxation\, and transfer of title. While cadastral maps may also\nannotate natural features (water bodies) or land use for certain purposes\,\ntheir primary function is to record who owns what land and the precise\ngeometries of parcels. Planners\, surveyors\, revenue authorities and legal\nsystems rely on cadastral records to resolve disputes\, plan infrastructure\,\nand implement land-based policies such as land pooling\, acquisition\, or\ncompensation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Save Silent Valley" Movement\, a social movement to save the tropical\ngreen forest from destruction for a regional development project\, was\nterritorially faced in Indian State of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kerala\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gujarat\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n West Bengal\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bihar\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Save Silent Valley movement (1970s–80s) was a major Indian\nenvironmental campaign to prevent the flooding and ecological\ndestruction of the Silent Valley tropical evergreen forest in Kerala for a\nhydroelectric project. Activists\, scientists and local communities\nhighlighted the area’s biodiversity\, endemic species and ecological\nsensitivity; nationwide protests and scientific advocacy eventually led to\nproject cancellation and the declaration of Silent Valley as a national park.\nThe movement became an influential precedent for conservation activism\nin India and demonstrated how local ecological values can shape national\npolicy on development projects. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Of late\, the major focus in urban industrial development is of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n port city oriented development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n cluster development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n nodal development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cluster development (industrial clusters) groups small and medium\nenterprises spatially to exploit economies of scale\, shared suppliers\, skilled\nlabour pools\, and specialized services. Contemporary urban industrial\npolicy emphasizes clusters because they boost competitiveness\,\ninnovation diffusion\, and local job creation without requiring massive\nsingle-firm investments. Cluster approaches also facilitate infrastructure\nsharing (common effluent treatment\, warehouses\, testing labs) and easier\npolicy targeting than scattered industry. Port-city\, nodal or single-factory\nstrategies remain relevant in some contexts\, but cluster development is\nwidely promoted for inclusive industrialization\, MSME growth\, and\nlocalized value chains in urban and peri-urban areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A good way to measure the quality of life in countries across the world is \nby comparing their \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n human development index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n sustainable development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n per capita income\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n gross national income\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Development Index (HDI) combines indicators of health (life\nexpectancy)\, education (mean and expected years of schooling)\, and\nincome (GNI per capita) to provide a composite measure of human\ndevelopment beyond GDP alone. HDI better captures quality-of-life\naspects — longevity\, knowledge and standard of living — making cross-\ncountry comparisons more meaningful for social welfare. Per-capita\nincome and gross national income measure purely economic output;\nsustainable development is a broader process not a single numeric\ncomparator. Thus HDI is widely used to compare standards of living and social progress among nations. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assertation (A): Losch believed that price increase is result of transport\ncost and by rating the demand curve around the production point P\, the\nshape of market area is seen to be circular.\nReason (R): Losch treated each section as having seoarate range\, threshold\,\nhexagonal hinterland. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n A is false but R is true\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A is true but R is false (B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August Lösch extended central-place ideas: he showed how transport\ncosts and price structure influence market extent; if price rises with \ndistance (transport cost)\, the demand curve around a production point can\nproduce circular iso-price thresholds in simple isotropic space — so (A) is\nbroadly true. Lösch also derived hexagonal hinterlands by combining many\noverlapping circular market thresholds to pack space efficiently; he\ntreated range and threshold concepts for sections — making (R) also true.\nBut R (hexagonal hinterlands & separate ranges) is an outcome of Lösch’s\nspatial optimization\, not the direct explanation of A’s simple circular\nmarket concept. Hence both statements are true\, but R does not explain\nA. \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 parameters is essential to estimate the Envelope\nPerformance Factor (EPF) of a building as per Energy Conservation\nBuilding Code (ЕСВС)\, 2011? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Building occupancy duration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximum and minimum monthly temperature\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximum humidity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Building type\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Envelope Performance Factor (EPF) assesses building envelope energy\nperformance and accounts for internal heat gains and usage patterns.\nBuilding occupancy duration (operating hours) is essential because the\nenvelope’s thermal performance interacts with HVAC operating schedules\n— longer occupancy increases conditioning hours and thus energy impact\nof envelope losses/gains. ECBC envelope compliance calculators use\nclimate data together with building type and occupancy schedules to size\nglazing\, insulation and shading. While temperature extremes and building\ntype matter\, EPF calculations explicitly require occupancy duration to\nestimate annual heating/cooling loads and hence the envelope’s relative\nperformance. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The best location for laying the main sewer line on a flat land is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n under the open space along sidewalk\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n under the side walk\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n under the central verge\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Under the road\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Placing the main sewer under the road is standard practice: roads provide\ncontinuous linear corridors with public right-of-way\, easier access for\ninspection and maintenance\, and reduced need for private land\nacquisition. Road trenches avoid disturbance of buildings\, avoid\ncompromising private compound space\, and permit alignment with other\nutilities in planned utility corridors. Sidewalks or central verges may be\nused for smaller drains\, but the main trunk sewer benefits from road\nalignment to maintain required slope\, accessibility for repair\, and\nintegration with manholes and laterals. This minimizes conflicts with\nprivate property and streamlines construction and operation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A sanitary landfill is provided with High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)\nlining along the ground surface. This is provided primarily to prevent \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n plant growth\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n rodents\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n bleaching\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A sanitary landfill is provided with High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) lining along the ground surface. This is provided primarily to prevent\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) liner is installed at the base of modern\nsanitary landfills to prevent leachate (contaminated liquid) percolating\ninto the ground and contaminating groundwater and soil. The\nimpermeable HDPE membrane\, often combined with compacted clay and\ngeotextiles\, provides containment. It does not primarily target rodents\,\nplant growth or bleaching. Proper liner systems reduce pollution risk\,\nallow controlled leachate collection and treatment and are central to\nengineered sanitary landfill design standards aimed at protecting public\nhealth and the environment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Classroom of 12 m x 25 m x 4 m requires 3 air changes per hour. At an \nair velocity of 2 m/s\, the necessary duct cross-section (in m²) is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1.00\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1.5\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 0.50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 0.75\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volume = 12×25×4 = 1200 m³. With 3 air changes/hour\, required flow =\n1200×3 = 3600 m³/hour. Convert to m³/s: 3600 / 3600 = 1.0 m³/s. With air\nvelocity 2 m/s\, required area = Q / V = 1.0 / 2 = 0.5 m². \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The purchase price of BHK flat rises 10 percent. The demand for such flats\nis observed to decrease by 8 percent. The given elasticity of the housing\ndemand for 2010-11 (flat is rounded off to one decimal place) is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 8\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 0.08\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 0.8\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 80\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price elasticity of demand = (% change in quantity demanded) / (% change\nin price). Here demand falls by 8% when price rises by 10% → elasticity =\n−8% / +10% = −0.8. The magnitude 0.8 (rounded to one decimal) indicates\ninelastic demand (|ε| &l < 1): buyers reduce quantity less than proportionally\nto the price increase. For housing\, inelastic responses are common over\nshort periods due to transaction costs and housing being a necessity. The\nnegative sign denotes the inverse relation; exam options typically list\nmagnitudes\, so 0.8 is the correct numeric choice. \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 land-use zone \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Commercial\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Heritage\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Industrial → Yes\, a standard land-use zone.\nCommercial → Yes\, a standard land-use zone.\nHeritage → Not a conventional primary land-use zone. Heritage is\ngenerally treated as a special area / overlay zone or as part of conservation\nregulations\, not a standalone land-use classification like residential\,\ncommercial\, industrial\, recreational\, etc. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A cone\, with a base of 10 cm diameter and axis of 12 cm\, is lying on\nhorizontal plane (HP) along its generator. the internal angle which is the\nbase of the cone makes with HP is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 7.6°\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 37.6°\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 67°\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 67.6°\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 As per the United Nations Transforming Our World\, the 2030 Agenda for \nSustainable Development 2015 which of the following Sustainable\nDevelopment Goals (SDGs) directly address(es) water related issues? \nP. SDG – 1\nQ. SDG – 4\nR. SDG – 6\nS. SDG - 14 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n PQ\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n R\,S\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n S\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n R\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SDG 6 — Clean Water and Sanitation directly targets universal access to\nsafe drinking water\, sanitation\, wastewater treatment and integrated\nwater resources management. SDG 14 — Life Below Water focuses on\nconserving and sustainably using oceans\, seas and marine resources\,\nincluding marine pollution and coastal ecosystems. While other SDGs (e.g.\,\nSDG-1 poverty\, SDG-2 food\, SDG-11 cities) intersect with water issues\, 6\nand 14 explicitly address freshwater and marine water concerns\nrespectively. Thus the combination R\,S correctly identifies the SDGs that\ndirectly tackle water-related goals. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Golden Ratio refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 16:9\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1:√2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1:1\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (1+√5):2\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Golden Ratio (φ) is the irrational number (1 + √5) / 2 ≈ 1.618. It arises\nwhen a line segment is divided so the ratio of the whole to the larger part\nequals the ratio of the larger part to the smaller. Historically linked to\naesthetics\, proportions in architecture\, art and nature\, φ appears in\npentagonal geometry\, phyllotaxis (plant spirals)\, and classical composition\nrules. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A residential area of 20 hectares is planned for three different types of C4\nplots of 500 m²\, 300 m² and 200m² with number of plots in each category\nare 100\, 120\, 150 respectively. The rest of the area is allowed for roads and\nfacilities such as schools\, shops and park. Each plot has one dwelling unit\nand the average household size is 5 persons. The net residential density of\nthe area in person per hectare is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 60\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 80\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 160\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 16\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Compute total plot area: 100×500 = 50\,000 m²\, 120×300 = 36\,000 m²\,\n150×200 = 30\,000 m² → total 116\,000 m² = 11.6 ha of net residential plots.\nTotal dwellings = 100 + 120 + 150 = 370 units. Population = 370 × 5 = 1850\npersons. Net residential density = population / net residential area = 1850\n/ 11.6 ≈ 159.5 persons/ha\, rounded to 160 persons/ha. The remaining land\n(20 − 11.6 = 8.4 ha) is for roads\, parks and facilities\, so the net density uses\nonly residential plot area. \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 Town and Country Planning Organization was set up in India in 1962 \nwith the merger of which of the following institutes? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n ТРО and Ministry of Urban Affairs\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n TPO and RBI\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n TPO and the Central Regional and Urban Planning Organization\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n TPO and Ministry of Urban Development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Town and Country Planning Organization (TCPO) is a technical\nadvisory body under the Government of India. It was established in 1962\nthrough the merger of the Town Planning Organization (TPO) and the\nCentral Regional and Urban Planning Organization (CRUPO). The aim was\nto strengthen institutional capacity for urban and regional planning across\nIndia. TCPO provides technical assistance to states\, prepares guidelines\,\nhelps formulate master/development plans\, and supports research in\nplanning. Its role has been critical in developing India’s planning\nframeworks\, including schemes for urban development\, regional planning\,\nand capacity-building for state governments. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Development plan includes \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n master plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n city development plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n master plan and city development plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n regional plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A development plan is a statutory framework that outlines how an area\nwill grow and function over a set time\, usually 20 years. It integrates land\nuse zoning\, housing\, infrastructure\, environment\, transport\, and social\namenities. While a city development plan focuses on immediate\, short- to\nmid-term improvements (infrastructure upgrades\, basic services\, and slum\nrehabilitation)\, a master plan is broader and long-term\, providing spatial\nstructure for balanced growth. Together\, these documents ensure\nsustainable urban development and guide investments. Regional plans\nmay be broader\, but the standard development plan at city level includes\nboth master and city development plans. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assuming other variables remaining constant\, the tropical summer index \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n increases with increase in vapor pressure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n decreases with increase in wet-bulb temperature\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n increase with increase in air velocity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n decreases with increase in globe temperature\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Tropical Summer Index (TSI) is a comfort index used for evaluating\nindoor and outdoor thermal comfort in tropical regions. It considers\nfactors like dry-bulb temperature\, wet-bulb temperature\, globe\ntemperature\, air velocity\, and vapor pressure (humidity). Higher vapor\npressure (reflecting more moisture in the air) makes it difficult for the\nhuman body to lose heat through evaporation of sweat\, thereby\nincreasing discomfort. As vapor pressure rises\, the TSI value increases\, \nindicating higher levels of discomfort or heat stress. By contrast\, increasing\nair velocity or lowering humidity reduces TSI. Hence\, TSI increases with\nvapour pressure. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is a part of studio apartment? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Multipurpose space\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Artistic Room\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Children Room\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Master bedroom\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A studio apartment is a compact residential unit where living\, sleeping\,\ncooking\, and dining are combined in one open space. Instead of separate\nrooms like bedrooms or children’s rooms\, the design emphasizes\nflexibility. The core idea is a multipurpose space where furniture and\npartitions may be rearranged for different uses — bed during night\, living\narea by day\, or workspace when required. This makes studio apartments\neconomical and efficient for single occupants\, students\, or young\nprofessionals in urban areas. The compactness promotes minimalism \nwhile still ensuring comfort. Therefore\, the correct choice is multipurpose\nspace. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The solar protection system consisting of fixed slats or grids\, outside a building facade in front of the openings is known as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n brise-soleil\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Solarium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Malqaf\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n trombe wall\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brise-soleil is a French term meaning “sun breaker.” It is an architectural\nfeature consisting of horizontal or vertical slats (louvers) placed outside a\nbuilding’s facade to control sunlight. These fixed elements reduce solar\ngain\, glare\, and overheating in hot climates while allowing natural daylight\nand ventilation. Unlike a Trombe wall\, which stores and redistributes solar\nenergy\, or a solarium\, which is an enclosed sunspace\, brise-soleil acts as a\npassive shading device. It is widely used in tropical and subtropical regions\nto improve thermal comfort and reduce reliance on artificial cooling\, thus\ncontributing to energy efficiency. \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 Emergency preparedness for risk reduction does not include \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n rehabilitation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n relief\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n rescue\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n revision of code\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emergency preparedness refers to proactive planning to minimize risks\nand respond effectively to disasters. It includes activities like rescue\noperations\, relief distribution\, evacuation planning\, and rehabilitation of\naffected populations. However\, revision of building codes\, safety\nstandards\, or regulatory frameworks falls under mitigation and policy\nmeasures\, not preparedness. While both are important parts of disaster\nrisk management\, code revision is a long-term preventive strategy rather\nthan immediate preparedness. Hence\, “revision of code” is not considered\na preparedness measure. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who wrote the book\, Growth Pole and Growth Centre for Regional Economic Development in India? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sen and Wanmali\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sdasyuk and Sengupta\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sundaram and T. B. Lahiri\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rameshwar Prasad Mishra\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Growth pole theory (Perroux\, 1950s) emphasizes that development is not\nuniform across regions but concentrated in “poles” that stimulate\nsurrounding areas. Rameshwar Prasad Mishra expanded this concept in\nthe Indian context through his book Growth Pole and Growth Centre for\nRegional Economic Development in India. He analyzed how specific growth\ncenters—industrial or urban hubs—could drive regional balance\, reduce\ndisparities\, and promote economic integration. His work is a key\ncontribution to regional planning in India\, combining theoretical\nframeworks with practical strategies for development planning and\nallocation of resources at state and national levels. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who suggested new method to measure regional imbalances in\ndevelopment and allocation of funds to States of India? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ashok Dutta\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A. Mitra\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Raghu Ranjan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A. Kundra\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional imbalances in development are a major issue in India due to\nuneven resource distribution\, historical policies\, and differing levels of\nindustrialization. A. Kundu\, a noted economist and planner\, developed\ninnovative quantitative methods to measure these imbalances. His\napproach focused on socio-economic indicators\, infrastructure levels\, and\ninter-state disparities\, enabling policymakers to allocate funds more \nequitably. Unlike Ashok Mitra (who classified macroregions) or Raghu\nRajan (who later suggested development index for states)\, Kundu’s\nmethodology specifically addressed planning resource allocation and\nreducing inequality across states. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When the ambient lapse rate is greater than the dry adiabatic lapse rate\, the \natmosphere is said to be \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n adiabatic lapse rate\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n superadiabatic lapse rate\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n subadiabatic lapse rate\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n negative adiabatic lapse rate\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The lapse rate refers to the rate of temperature decrease with altitude.\nThe dry adiabatic lapse rate (DALR) is about 9.8°C/km. When the ambient\nlapse rate (actual atmospheric rate) is greater than DALR\, the atmosphere\nis unstable\, called superadiabatic. This condition promotes strong vertical\nair movements\, turbulence\, and convection\, often leading to\nthunderstorms or unstable weather. A subadiabatic lapse rate occurs\nwhen the ambient rate is less than the DALR\, leading to stable conditions.\nHence\, superadiabatic indicates instability and rapid convection. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules\, 2000 of India\, the\nday-time noise limit for a residential zone expressed in dB (A) Leq is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 55\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 65\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 60\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules\, 2000 set permissible\nambient noise levels for different zones. For residential areas\, the\nmaximum daytime limit (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.) is 55 decibels (A-weighted\, Leq).\nAt night (10 p.m. – 6 a.m.)\, it reduces to 45 dB(A). These standards aim to\nensure environmental comfort\, protect public health\, and control urban\nnoise levels from traffic\, industry\, and community sources. Other zones \nhave different limits: 50/40 for silence zones\, 65/55 for commercial\, and\n75/70 for industrial areas. \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 solid waste describes the term Municipal Solid \nwaste? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Toxic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Non-toxic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hazardous\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Non- hazardous\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) refers to everyday waste collected by\nmunicipalities from households\, commercial establishments\, institutions\,\nand small industries. It typically includes non-hazardous waste such as\npaper\, plastics\, food scraps\, textiles\, packaging materials\, and garden\nwaste. Hazardous or toxic waste (industrial chemicals\, biomedical waste\,\ne-waste) is regulated separately. Managing MSW involves collection\,\nsegregation\, recycling\, composting\, and landfill disposal. Effective handling\nof MSW is crucial for urban sanitation\, environmental protection\, and\nresource recovery. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Waste removal system was established in which of the following cities for \nthe first time? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Paris\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Athens\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n London\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lahore\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ancient Athens (5th century BCE) was one of the first cities to establish a\nformal waste removal system. Citizens were required to transport waste\noutside the city walls\, often into designated pits. This early sanitation\nmeasure recognized the link between waste accumulation and public\nhealth. Later\, Rome developed aqueducts and sewers\, but Athens is\ncredited with the earliest organized municipal waste disposal. Modern\nwaste management systems evolved much later in Europe (like London’s\nsewers in the 19th century). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per the Census of India 2011\, nagar Panchayat refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n urban areas within a statutory local government\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n rural area surrounded by a growing city.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n urban areas within a panchayat\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n rural area adjacent to a nagar\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Nagar Panchayat in India is a form of urban local body (ULB) that\ngoverns transitional areas — settlements in the process of becoming\nurban. As per Census 2011\, it represents statutory towns with a notified\nlocal government\, distinct from rural panchayats. It covers areas that are\nneither fully rural nor developed enough to be classified as municipal\ncouncils. Functions include providing civic amenities\, regulating\nconstruction\, and ensuring urban infrastructure development. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Spatial connectedness in GIS refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n topiary\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n topography\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tomography\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Topiary\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In GIS\, topology refers to spatial relationships between geographic\nfeatures\, such as adjacency\, connectivity\, and containment. It ensures that\nmaps and datasets correctly represent how features relate (e.g.\, roads\nconnected at intersections\, rivers within catchment areas). Topiary refers\nto ornamental plant shaping\, tomography to imaging techniques\, and\ntopography to terrain study. Only topology captures the concept of spatial\nconnectedness in GIS\, which is vital for network analysis\, land use\nplanning\, and spatial modelling. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The scale applied in statistics which imparts a difference of magnitude and \nproportions is considered as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Exponential scale\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ratio scale\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Satisfactory scale\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Goodness scale\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In statistics\, measurement scales include nominal\, ordinal\, interval\, and\nratio. The ratio scale is the highest level\, as it has an absolute zero point\nand allows meaningful comparisons of magnitude and proportion.\nExamples: height\, weight\, income\, age. Unlike interval scales (e.g.\,\ntemperature in Celsius)\, ratio scales permit statements like “twice as\nmuch” or “half as large.” This property makes ratio scales essential for\nquantitative research\, economic studies\, and planning analysis. \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 40% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-attempt-now-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260818 DTSTAMP:20260817T060701Z CREATED:20260817T060701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T060701Z UID:400-1786924800-1787011199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 1\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 Development Authorities in India are established under the provision of the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Municipal Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land Acquisition Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town and Country Planning Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 74th Constitutional Amendment Act\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Development Authorities are statutory bodies created under state-specific\nTown and Country Planning Acts (e.g.\, Delhi Development Authority under\nDDA Act\, 1957). They regulate land use\, prepare master plans\, and oversee\nplanned growth. Unlike the 74th Amendment (which strengthened\nmunicipalities)\, Development Authorities remain state-controlled\ninstitutions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In mass transportation\, LRTS stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Light Rail Transit System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Light Rail Transportation system\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Linear Rail Transit System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Linear Rail Transportation System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LRTS stands for Light Rail Transit System\, a form of urban rail transit using\nlighter\, lower-capacity vehicles than traditional heavy metro rail. It is\nsuitable for medium-density corridors where demand does not justify \nheavy metro. LRT is cost-effective\, requires less infrastructure\, and can\noperate on streets or elevated tracks. Globally\, cities like Toronto\,\nPortland\, and Kuala Lumpur use LRT successfully. In India\, projects have\nbeen proposed in cities like Pune and Kochi as intermediate transit\nsolutions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Map is an \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n oblique projection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n orthographic projection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n axonometric projection\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 Indore Slum Networking Programme has been planned by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n B.V Doshi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dulal Mukherjee\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Himanshu Parikh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Anil Laul\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Indore Slum Networking Programme (SNP)\, initiated in the 1990s\, was\ndesigned by civil engineer Himanshu Parikh. It aimed to integrate slums\ninto the city’s infrastructure network by providing sanitation\, water\nsupply\, drainage\, roads\, and housing improvements. Instead of eviction\,\nSNP focused on in-situ upgrading\, community participation\, and cost-\nsharing between stakeholders (government\, NGOs\, and residents). This\nprogram became a model for slum redevelopment in India\, influencing\nsimilar projects in Ahmedabad and other cities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AMRUT\, the new scheme launched by the government of India\, stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Renewable of Urban Transportation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Redevelopment of Urban Transportation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Renewable and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Launched in 2015\, AMRUT focuses on providing basic urban infrastructure\nlike water supply\, sewerage\, green spaces\, and urban transport. Unlike\nJNNURM\, AMRUT emphasizes reform-driven\, outcome-oriented planning.\nThe scheme targets smaller and medium towns to improve quality of life\,\nwith 500 cities initially identified. It also integrates e-governance\, energy\nefficiency\, and citizen participation. \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 40% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-76/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260819 DTSTAMP:20260818T051957Z CREATED:20260818T051957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T051957Z UID:403-1787011200-1787097599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 1\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 The surface run-off is the quantity of water \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n intercepted by buildings and vegetative cover\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n that reaches the stream channel\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n required to fill surface depressions\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Surface run-off is rainfall or melted snow that flows over land and drains\ninto streams\, rivers\, or lakes. It occurs when precipitation exceeds\ninfiltration and storage capacity. Run-off is key in hydrology\, influencing\nflood risks and water supply. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A ‘cul-de-sac' is a street where \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n only two wheelers are permitted\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n vehicles are permitted to move in one direction only\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n through traffic is discouraged\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n pedestrians are not permitted\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A cul-de-sac is a dead-end street with a rounded turning area. It limits\nthrough traffic\, improving safety and creating quiet residential\nenvironments. Popular in neighborhood unit planning\, cul-de-sacs reduce\naccidents but can reduce connectivity if overused. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In India the term "Town Planning Scheme" refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n land readjustment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n land rejuvenation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n land renewal\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n land reclamation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Town Planning Schemes (TPS)\, especially used in Gujarat and Maharashtra\,\nreorganize irregular land parcels into planned layouts. Landowners\ncontribute part of land for roads\, services\, and public use\, while the rest is\nreturned in a reconstituted form. This ensures equitable distribution of\ndevelopment benefits. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The planning Commission was established in the year \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1947\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1948\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1965\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1950\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Planning Commission\, formed on 15 March 1950\, was tasked with\neconomic planning and Five-Year Plans. It was replaced in 2015 by NITI\nAayog to promote cooperative federalism and policy think-tank functions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Panchayati Raj is a \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n two-tier system\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n three-tier system\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n four tier system\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Constitutionally recognized in 1992 (73rd Amendment)\, Panchayati Raj is a\nthree-level structure: Gram Panchayat (village)\, Panchayat Samiti (block)\,\nand Zilla Parishad (district). It strengthens grassroots democracy and\ndecentralizes governance. \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 40% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-77/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820 DTSTAMP:20260819T054429Z CREATED:20260819T054429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T054429Z UID:405-1787097600-1787183999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 2\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 Development that meets the needs of the present generation without\ncompromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is\ntermed by UNDP is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n human development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n comprehensive development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n sustainable development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n equitable development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Defined by the Brundtland Commission (1987)\, sustainable development\nbalances environmental protection\, economic growth\, and social equity.\nUNDP adopted it as a core principle guiding SDGs. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Government of India’s Urban development Program 'HRIDAY' stands \nfor \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Heritage Rejuvenation Implementation Development Aayog Yojna\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Heritage Review Implementation Development Augmentation Yojna\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojna\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Heritage City Improvement and Development Aawas Yojna\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Launched in 2015\, HRIDAY focuses on holistic heritage-based development\nof 12 identified cities. It emphasizes cultural preservation\, tourism\npromotion\, and improved infrastructure. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a function of a good mulch? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Encourage weed growth\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Improve landscape appearance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Prevent soil temperature fluctuation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Aid in water retention\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mulch conserves soil moisture\, regulates temperature\, reduces erosion\,\nand suppresses weeds. A function like “encouraging weed growth” is\nopposite to mulch’s purpose. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following commands in AUTOCAD is used to create 3D solid \nbetween various cross-sections? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n LOFT\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n PFACE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n XLINE\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n MESH\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In AutoCAD\, the LOFT command is used to create a 3D solid or surface\nbetween two or more cross-sectional shapes. It works by smoothly\nblending the profiles\, producing objects with curved and organic forms.\nUnlike the EXTRUDE or REVOLVE commands\, which generate shapes along\na single path\, LOFT allows flexibility in handling multiple profiles at\ndifferent positions and orientations. This makes it very useful for\narchitectural design\, product modeling\, and mechanical engineering\nwhere irregular or free-form objects are needed. For example\, a designer\ncan loft between several circles of varying sizes to create a tapered pipe\,\nor between rectangles to form complex structural elements. LOFT also\nprovides options to adjust smoothness\, add guide curves\, and fine-tune\nthe final surface or solid geometry. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The method in which edge or surface is divided into small number of parts \nand projection is transferred for each point is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n drawing auxiliary view of an equal surface\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n drawing auxiliary view of an inclined surface\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n drawing auxiliary view of an opposite surface\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n drawing auxiliary view of a curved surface\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When representing a curved surface in technical drawing\, true dimensions\ncannot be captured accurately in standard orthographic views. To solve\nthis\, the curved edge or surface is divided into a series of small points or\nsegments. Each point is then transferred systematically onto an auxiliary\nplane\, creating an auxiliary view that shows the surface in its true size and\nshape. This method is crucial for understanding the geometry of irregular\nor curved objects like cylinders\, cones\, and domes. Without such auxiliary\nprojections\, construction details may be inaccurate\, leading to design or\nmanufacturing errors. By breaking down the surface into parts\, drafters\ncan reconstruct complex shapes more precisely. This technique is widely \napplied in architectural drafting\, machine component drawings\, and sheet-\nmetal pattern development. \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 80% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-78/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821 DTSTAMP:20260820T052724Z CREATED:20260820T052724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T052724Z UID:407-1787184000-1787270399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 5\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 Grand Innovation Challenge was initiated by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n ITPI\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Niti Aayog\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Planning Commission\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Grand Innovation Challenge was launched by NITI Aayog as part of its\nefforts to encourage citizen participation and innovation in solving urban\ndevelopment challenges. It was designed to invite ideas from individuals\,\nstartups\, and organizations to make Indian cities more sustainable\,\ninclusive\, and technologically advanced. The focus was on themes such as\nsmart city solutions\, affordable housing\, urban mobility\, waste\nmanagement\, and renewable energy integration. By crowdsourcing ideas\,\nNITI Aayog aimed to identify scalable projects that could be adopted\nacross multiple cities. Unlike traditional government programs\, this\ninitiative promoted openness\, collaboration\, and the use of new\ntechnologies like IoT and big data in urban governance. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The coagulant which is generally not used for treating the sewage\, is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chlorinated copper\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n sulphate\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n ferric chloride\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n alum\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In sewage treatment\, coagulants help remove suspended particles by\naggregation and settling. Common coagulants are alum\, ferric chloride\,\nand ferrous sulfate\, which are cost-effective and efficient. Chlorinated\ncopper\, however\, is not used because it is toxic\, expensive\, and\nenvironmentally unsafe. It may contaminate treated water and damage\naquatic ecosystems. Hence\, while traditional coagulants support\nclarification\, chlorinated copper is unsuitable for sewage treatment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per CPCB\, how much solid waste is generated per capita per day in \nlarge cities? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2800 g\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 250 g\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2100 g\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 500 g\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)\, the average solid\nwaste generated per capita in India’s large cities is around 500 grams per\nday. This waste consists of household refuse\, market waste\, street\nsweepings\, and institutional discards. Larger metropolitan cities like Delhi\, \nMumbai\, and Bengaluru may generate slightly higher amounts (600–700\ng/day) due to dense populations and higher consumption\, while smaller\ntowns generate less (300–400 g/day). This average of 500 g/day highlights\nthe growing challenge of municipal solid waste management in India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The form of the roof of a house depends mainly on \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n geographical conditions\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n geological conditions\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n sociological conditions\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n climatic conditions\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The form of a roof is primarily influenced by the climatic conditions of a\nregion. In areas with heavy rainfall or snowfall\, sloped or pitched roofs are\ncommon because they allow quick drainage and prevent accumulation of\nwater or snow loads. In hot\, arid climates\, flat roofs are often preferred\nsince they can double as usable terraces and are cheaper to construct. In\ntropical climates\, steeply pitched roofs help with ventilation and cooling\,\nwhile in windy coastal areas\, aerodynamic shapes are used to reduce uplift\nforces. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which is the right sequence of planners on the Anglo-American tradition? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Howard\, Perry\, Geddes\, Unwin\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Unwin\, Howard\, Perry\, Geddes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Perry\, Geddes\, Unwin\, Harry\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Geddes\, Unwin\, Howard\, Perry\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 44% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-79/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR