BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Architecture - ECPv6.16.3//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:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTSTAMP:20260727T191030 CREATED:20260721T064530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T064530Z UID:350-1784592000-1784678399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 43\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 A narrow street or approach road with a dead-end is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Conurbation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Cul-De-Sac Street\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Focal point\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Belt\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 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 Structure plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Foundation 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 Regional Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Country Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National 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 \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 \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 Service Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Height Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Use 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 areas cannot be a part of regional planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Building Services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Agricultural Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recreational Areas\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 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 78% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-56/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723 DTSTAMP:20260727T191030 CREATED:20260722T060235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T060235Z UID:353-1784678400-1784764799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 44\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 Special Purpose Plan for special areas comes under: \n\n \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 Core Area planning\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 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 Topographical\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Schematic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Landuse\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 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 Transport Facilities\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 character\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to climate\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to purpose\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to size\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Meteorological\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Zoological\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Botanical\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 Provisions for Heritage and Conservation areas will come under which among the following? \n\n \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 Special Area Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Promotion Rules\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 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 Acquisition of privately owned lands\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Prohibiting the undesirable use of land\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of 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 Mobility\, water supply\, solid waste management are: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Physical infrastructure refers to the basic facilities and services necessary for the functioning of a city\, including: \n\nMobility (roads\, public transport)\nWater supply\nSolid waste management\nSewage systems\, electricity\, drainage\, etc.\nSocial infrastructure → schools\, hospitals\, community centers.\nEconomic infrastructure → markets\, banks\, industrial zones.\nInstitutional infrastructure → government offices\, administrative buildings.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Education\, health care and entertainment are called which type of infrastructure? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Institutional infrastructure\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 \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 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 High population density\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Upper floors can enjoy views of natural sceneries\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 66% \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:20260727T191030 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 37\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 7\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 10\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 3\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 5\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 characteristic of a slum? \n\n \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 Good sanitation management\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 \n Slums typically exhibit: \n\nSocial isolation (B)\nOvercrowding (C)\nFire hazards (D)\nPoor housing\, inadequate water supply\, and poor sanitation\, so good sanitation management is not a characteristic.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Dharavi'\, the largest slum area of Asia\, is situated in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hyderabad\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mumbai\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 \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 cause of slum? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hygiene Maintenance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Improper use of Land\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lack of Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrialization\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 State Government\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 \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 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 77% \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:20260727T191030 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 32\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 When the town develops away from the heart of the parent city\, the town is called : \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Satellite town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ribbon\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Combined town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scattered 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 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 Focal Point\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Green Belt is an open strip of land around a town or city intended to: \n\nLimit urban sprawl\nProvide recreational spaces\nPreserve the environment and natural landscapes\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is the first private planned hill city of India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lavasa\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 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 Which of the following is not a requirement of a new town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Effective Road Network\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic Conditions\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Parks & Playgrounds\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recreation Centers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Requirements of a new town typically include: \n\nRecreation centers (A)\nEffective road network (C)\nParks & playgrounds (D)\n\nClimatic conditions (B) are not a requirement; they are a natural factor\, not a planned feature of a new town.;5 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 National Housing Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Native Housing for Poor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Native Housing Policy\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 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 71% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-60/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR