BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Architecture - ECPv6.18.2//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:20261013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTSTAMP:20261013T052633Z CREATED:20260624T120240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T052633Z UID:299-1791849600-1791935999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 40\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 “Survey before Plan” i.e the principle was advocated by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Charles Abraham\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Lewis Mumford\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Oscar Neimeyer\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Patricks Geddes\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick Geddes is widely recognized for introducing the principle of “Survey before Plan”. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The term _______ is used to mean a township for a defence establishment \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Modern Township\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Special Township\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) War Township\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Cantonment\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Cantonment refers to a township established for a defense or military establishment. It typically includes: \n\nResidential areas for military personnel\,\nMilitary training grounds\,\nSupport infrastructure like schools\, hospitals\, and markets.\n\nIn India\, Cantonment Boards are civic bodies established under the Cantonments Act\, 2006\, and are administered by the Ministry of Defence. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following are considered while developing a digital topographic database for GIS? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Topographical maps\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) All the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Aerial photography\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Satellite imagery\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aerial photography: Aerial photographs provide detailed images of the land surface from an aircraft\, offering valuable information about topography\, land features\, and land cover. \nSatellite imagery: Satellite images captured from space provide a broader perspective of the Earth's surface\, offering high-resolution imagery that can be used to depict topography\, elevation changes\, and various geographical features. \nTopographical maps: Traditional topographic maps utilize contour lines to represent elevation changes\, providing crucial data for creating a digital topographic database. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to Lewis Mumford\, _______ is the worst stage of a town\, where the inhabitants prefer to shift to the nearby villages for various reasons such as disease\, famine\, war\, economic breakdown etc. The town may recover or re-establish after an interval of time. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Tyrannopolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Necropolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Metropolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Megalopolis\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to Lewis Mumford\, a renowned urban historian and sociologist\, Necropolis represents the final and worst stage in the life cycle of a town: \n\nIt is marked by decline\, decay\, and near-abandonment.\nPeople migrate away due to war\, disease\, famine\, or economic collapse.\nThe town becomes a "city of the dead" — the literal meaning of Necropolis.\n\nIn this stage\, the town may revive later\, but it essentially loses its vitality during this phase. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dandaka\, Swastika\, Padmaka\, Nandyavarta\, are the terms related to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Names of the ancient Indian cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Various types of town plans\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Cultural rituals\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Historic books related to town planning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The terms Dandaka\, Swastika\, Padmaka\, and Nandyavarta refer to various types of town plans used in ancient India. These terms describe different geometric layouts and organizational principles for settlements\, as detailed in treatises like the Manasara Silpa Shastra. \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 Growth factor model is a method which responds only to relative _________ at origins and destinations. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Growth speed\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Growth rates\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Growth trend\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A growth factor model is a method used in transportation planning to predict how the number of trips between different zones will change over time. It does this by considering the relative growth rates of the origin and destination zones. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ___________ concerns the selection of routes between origin and destination in a transportation network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic safety\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic assignment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic survey\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Traffic assignment refers to the process of determining how traffic is distributed across a network\, meaning which routes travelers will choose to get from their origin to their destination based on factors like travel time\, distance\, and cost \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Impact of rapid urbanization would be: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate cars\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate stock exchange\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate internet connections\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inadequate housing \nExplanation Rapid urbanization leads to a sudden increase in population in cities. \n\nThis puts tremendous pressure on infrastructure\, especially housing\, resulting in:\n\nShortages\nOvercrowding\n\n\n\nSlums and informal settlements \nOther options like cars\, stock exchange\, or internet are not primary or direct impacts of urbanization.\nThe most critical and well-documented impact is inadequate housing. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing is defined as ‘Shelter + ___________.’ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic finance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic design\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic structure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Basic services\nExplanation Housing is more than just a physical shelter (roof and walls). \n\nIt includes access to basic services such as:\n\nWater supply\nSanitation\nElectricity\nWaste disposal\nRoad access\n\n\n\nThis broader definition ensures that housing meets both physical and functional needs for decent living.\nSo\, the complete definition is: Housing = Shelter + Basic Services \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSING PROBLEM is conceptualized as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mismatch between housing design and construction\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mismatch between housing finance and loan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Match between housing supply and demand\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mismatch between housing supply and demand\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A housing problem arises when there is a gap between: \n\nThe number of housing units available (supply)\nAnd the number of households needing housing (demand)\n\nThis leads to issues like: \n\nShortage of affordable homes\nOvercrowding\nGrowth of slums\n\nHomelessness \nHence\, the correct conceptualization is:\nMismatch between housing supply and demand. \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 69% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-36/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20261015T052421Z CREATED:20260629T063507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T052421Z UID:305-1792022400-1792108799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 34\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ________ means improving the quality of slum dwelling spaces while providing basic services without relocation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum upgradation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum relandscape\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum redevelopment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum rehousing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In-situ slum upgradation\nExplanation: In-situ Slum Upgradation involves: \n\nImproving existing housing structures\nProviding essential infrastructure and services (water\, sanitation\, roads\, electricity)\n\nWithout displacing the residents from their current location. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The process of relocating slum dwellers from untenable locations to new sites is called: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Slum research\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Slum resettlement\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Slum housing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slum resettlement\nExplanation: Slum Resettlement refers to: \n\nRelocating slum dwellers from areas that are unfit for habitation (e.g.\, near railway tracks\, flood-prone zones\, hazardous sites)\,\nAnd providing them with alternative housing at a safer\, more viable location.\n\nThis is typically done when in-situ solutions are not feasible. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A group of persons who normally live together and take their meals from a common kitchen is defined as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Houseowner\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housesharing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Household\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to the Census of India and standard demographic definitions\, a household is: \n"A group of persons who normally live together and take their meals from a common kitchen unless the exigencies of work prevent any of them from doing so." \n\nThis definition includes:\n\nFamilies\nShared living arrangements (as long as meals are shared)\n\n\n\nSo\, the correct term is: Household \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an apartment block having 42 flats and one common entry foyer\, how many census houses would be counted? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 42\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 40\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 24\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A census house\, in the context of the Indian Census\, is a building or part of a building that is recognized as a separate unit due to having its own independent entrance from the road\, a common courtyard\, or a staircase. It can be either occupied or vacant and used for residential\, non-residential\, or both purposes \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If a housing society has a plot area of 1.5 hectares and a population of 1200 persons\, what is the gross density? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 750 persons/hectare\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 800 persons/hectare\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 700 persons/hectare\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 650 persons/hectare\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 46% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-37/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20261017T065100Z CREATED:20260630T053416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T065100Z UID:308-1792195200-1792281599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 39\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 a direct indicator of regional development? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per capita consumption of metal\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Length of roads per 1000 sq. km\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per capita income\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housing units per 1000 population\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Per capita income is the most widely used direct economic indicator of regional or national development. It reflects the average income earned per person in a region\, showing the standard of living and economic well-being. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Infill and intensification in areas already served by infrastructure is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Brownfield housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Greenfield housing\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 Who laid the philosophical basis of regional planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Frederick Law Olmsted\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Benton Mackaye\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kenneth Frampton\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benton Mackaye\nExplanation:  Laying the philosophical foundation for regional planning\, emphasizing the relationship between human settlements\, natural resources\, and land use. His ideas blended ecology\, economy\, and social planning\, influencing modern regional and environmental planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone responsible for absorption of UV light? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Stratosphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Troposphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mesosphere\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The ozone layer\, which is crucial for protecting life from harmful UV radiation from the sun\, is primarily located within the stratosphere. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 3R principle is followed in which order? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reuse\, Reduce\, Recycle\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recycle\, Reuse\, Reduce\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 3R principle is Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle. \n\nReduce:This is the most important step\, as it means minimizing the amount of waste generated in the first place by consuming less and choosing products with less packaging.\nReuse:Finding new uses for old items instead of discarding them.\n\nRecycle: Processing used materials to create new products\, which is the last step in the waste hierarchy after reducing and reusing. \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 55% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-attempt-now/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTSTAMP:20261019T050642Z CREATED:20260701T074215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T050642Z UID:311-1792368000-1792454399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 28\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 metropolitan area consists of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n A central city and surrounding suburbs and small towns\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Several small towns\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A city with a subway system\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The city only\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A metropolitan area is defined as a large urban region that includes a main city and the smaller towns and suburbs that are connected to it economically and socially. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following dimensions would you consider as indicators of development and composite indices for measurement of regional disparity and inclusive growth in India? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Contributions of Agriculture\, industry and services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Density and Growth of population\, social composition and worker's activity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic development\, basic amenities and social development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Demographic characteristics\, fertility\, mortality and migration\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inclusive growth considers not just economic development but also the well-being of the entire population\, encompassing factors like access to basic amenities (healthcare\, education\, sanitation) and social development indicators such as poverty levels\, literacy rates\, and gender equality. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Community Development Programme was initiated primarily to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Increase the control of the masses over the locally available resources\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bring out development of urban facilities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bring in development among the people by raising the literacy level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Increase the levels of overall development of the villages through self-help\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Increase the levels of overall development of the villages through self-help\nExplanation:  The Community Development Programme (1952) was launched to achieve holistic rural development by mobilizing people to use local resources and work collectively. The focus was on self-help and community participation in improving agriculture\, infrastructure\, health\, and education in villages. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per URDPFI Guidelines\, urban and Regional planning system has been divided under two heads: Core area Planning and \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Interest Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Intervention Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Investment Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\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 To study regional imbalances and regional disparities in India\, which one of the following methods was applied? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Unweighted Ranks\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Principal Component Analysis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Composite Index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Input-Output Analysis\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to the official answer key\, ‘principal component Analysis’ is correct. But it can be argued that ‘Complex Index’ should be the correct answer. The reason is given below. \nPrincipal Component Analysis is a statistical technique used mainly for data reduction and identifying patterns in large datasets. It transforms correlated variables into a set of uncorrelated variables (principal components). While it can theoretically be used to study disparities\, it is not the standard or historically used method in India for measuring regional imbalances. The Composite Index method\, on the other hand\, has been explicitly used by Indian committees and commissions (e.g.\, Planning Commission\, Dholakia Committee\, Bawa & Raizada) to measure and compare the level of development of different states/regions. It combines indicators like per capita income\, literacy\, industrial output\, etc.\, into a single index. So\, PCA is more of an advanced statistical tool\, but the recognized and applied method for regional disparities in India is the Composite Index method. \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 59% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-38/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20261021T054040Z CREATED:20260701T074712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T054040Z UID:313-1792540800-1792627199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 30\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 Effluent is mainly generated from which of these? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Houses\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Offices\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Factories\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hospitals\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effluent refers to wastewater discharged from industrial facilities\, often containing chemicals and other pollutants\, whereas sewage is typically generated from household waste like wastewater from toilets\, sinks\, and washing machines. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Per capita demand of water is calculated in litres \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per month\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per year\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Per capita demand of water is calculated in litres per person per day. "Per capita" means "per person"\, and "demand of water" is measured in litres\, so the correct unit is litres per person per day (lpcd). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most ideal disinfectant used for drinking water throughout the world is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Alum\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chlorine\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nitrogen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lime\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chlorine is the most commonly used disinfectant in water purification worldwide because it is effective at killing a wide range of pathogens including bacteria\, viruses\, and protozoans. It is also relatively inexpensive and easy to manage in water treatment processes. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Perched aquifers generally occur \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Above water table\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In aquicludes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In artesian aquifers\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Below water table\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Perched aquifers generally occur above the water table. They are formed when a layer of impermeable or relatively impermeable material (like an aquiclude or aquitard) sits above the main water table but below the surface\, creating a localized zone of saturation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which process is used to remove dirt and sand from wastewater? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Aeration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sedimentation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chlorination\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flocculation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sedimentation is the process where heavier particles like dirt and sand settle to the bottom of a tank due to gravity\, allowing for their removal. \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 74% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-39/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTSTAMP:20261022T052200Z CREATED:20260701T075316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T052200Z UID:315-1792627200-1792713599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 27\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 main objective of a _________ is to protect and promote human health by providing a clean environment and breaking the cycle of disease. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Toilet System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flush System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Drainage System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sanitary System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A sanitary system encompasses the infrastructure and practices designed to safely collect\, transport\, treat\, and dispose of human waste\, preventing the spread of waterborne diseases. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Government of India's scheme AMRUT stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Restructuring and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Redevelopment 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 Atal Mission for Renewal and Urban Transformation\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 How many cities were covered under JNNURM as mission cities? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 63\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 43\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 53\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 73\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The mission initially focused on 63 cities\, encompassing all cities with a population of over one million\, as well as all capital towns in the Northeastern region. This included 7 cities with a population of 4 million or more\, 28 cities with a population between 1 and 4 million\, and 28 selected cities of religious\, historical\, or tourist importance \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following statements is/are correct about Smart Cities Mission? \n\n500 cities and towns\, with a population of one lakh and above each account for 73% of urban population is target of smart cities.\n\n2. It has a Central Outlay of Rs.48\,000 cr. for the next five years \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only 2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both 1 and 2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only 1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n While cities with 1 lakh+ population do comprise ~73% of India’s urban population\, the mission does not cover all 500+ such cities. The Government of India approved ₹48\,000 crore in 2015 for the mission’s initial five-year phase (2015–2020). Each selected city received ₹500 crore (₹100 crore/year) in central funding\, matched by states/ULBs. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Government of India has launched Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-PMAY (Urban) missions with the vision of facilitating housing to all by the year_________. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2025\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2020\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2027\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2022\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Although the deadline has since been extended to December 31\, 2025 for completion of houses sanctioned up to March 31\, 2022\, the core mission timeline remains anchored to 2022. \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 41% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-40/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR