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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 building acoustics\, the function of an acoustical cloud is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n creating the echo within the given space\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n creating a new sound by absorbing the noise from surrounding\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n reflecting the sound from ceiling for improving the acoustic quality of music\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n absorbing the white noise from the source\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acoustic Ceiling Clouds are sound absorbing materials that are suspended from a\nceiling and reduce unwanted echo and reverberation in a room. The term acoustic cloud in a\nbroader sense can be any ceiling mounted acoustic fixture installed to improve the acoustic quality\nin a space. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A mixing of Romano-Greek and Indian motifs in architecture/sculpture is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gandhara style\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Islamic style\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ashoka style\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mauryan style\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gandhara art\, style of Buddhist visual art that developed in what is now\nnorthwestern Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan between the 1st century BCE and the 7th\ncentury CE. The style\, of Greco-Roman origin\, seems to have flourished largely during the Kushan\ndynasty and was contemporaneous with an important but dissimilar school of Kushan art at Mathura\n(Uttar Pradesh\, India). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Angkor Vat in Cambodia\, is culmination of which one of the following concepts of the\nBuddhist planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nagara\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pancharatna\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Charbagh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dwiratna\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angkor Wat is a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia.  Dominated\nby five corn-cob towers and consecrated in 1150 to the Hindu god Vishnu\, it's considered a\nmasterpiece of Khmer architecture. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who authored "The Seven Lamps of Architecture"? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Paul Horwich\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n John Ruskin\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n William James\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Seven Lamps of Architecture is a book authored by John Ruskin. The "seven\nlamps" are Sacrifice\, Truth\, Power\, Beauty\, Life\, Memory\, and Obedience. In delineating the\nrelationship of these terms to architecture\, Ruskin distinguishes between architecture and mere\nbuilding. Architecture is an exalting discipline that must dignify and ennoble public life. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In architectural design theory\, synectics is referred to as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a study of creative processes involving free use of metaphor and analogy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a study of processes in sequence to understand the construction techniques in buildings\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a study of synergy between various building materials\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Synectics is a method that works with problem analogies and put them in a different\, seemingly not at all linked\, environment. Method is based on assumption that people are more creative when they understand how creativity works.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a study of visual aesthetics of a building\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-28/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260617T091033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T091033Z UID:285-1781654400-1781740799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 11\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 White House\, Washington D.C.\, was designed by: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Charles Bulfinch\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Thomas Jefferson\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sir John Soane\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n James Hoban\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n White House\, the residence of President of USA\, was designed by Irish-born architect\nJames Hoban in the Neoclassical style. Hoban modeled the building on Leinster House in Dublin\, a\nbuilding which today houses the Oireachtas\, the Irish legislature. Constructed between 1792 and\n1800\, its exterior walls are Aquia Creek sandstone painted white. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who wrote the book "Complexity and Contradiction" in Architecture? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bernhard Tschumi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bruno Zevi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Robert Venturi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gordon Cullen\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture is a book authored by Robert Venturi. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The sound which is transmitted first through the structure is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Impact sound\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Structure sound\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Airborne sound\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transfer sound\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 time in seconds required for a sound made in an enclosed space to diminish by 60 dB is\ncalled \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Decay rate\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Interference\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Metric sabin\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reverberation time\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reverberation time T60 is defined as the time\, in seconds\, needed by the sound\npressure level to decrease by 60 dB from its original level. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The ratio of transmitted sound power and the power incident on the surface is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transmission factor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transmission index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sound incident index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sound incident factor\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The transmission coefficient (or factor) τ is the ratio of the transmitted sound power\nWt to the incident sound power Wi\, and ranges from 0 to 1. \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 58% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260618T060708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T060708Z UID:287-1781740800-1781827199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 18\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 Central Place Theory was proposed by: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walter Gropius\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walter Benjamin\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walter Miles\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walter Christaller\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Central place theory is an urban geographical theory that seeks to explain the number\, size and range of market services in a commercial system or human settlements in a residential system. It was introduced in 1933 to explain the spatial distribution of cities across the landscape. The theory was first analyzed by German geographer Walter Christaller\, who asserted that settlements simply functioned as 'central places' providing economic services to surrounding areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Radburn city in USA was planned by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Patrick Geddes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Patrick Abercrombie\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Clarence Stein\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Their original vision for Radburn was a self-sufficient city of 30\,000 people. The\nsection of the plan that was finalized and implemented\, designed by planners and landscape\narchitects Clarence Stein and Henry Wright\, focused on the residential and commercial aspects of\nthe original vision. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The fund which is gradually accumulated by way of periodic deposit for the replacement of a building at the end of its useful life is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Capitalized fund\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Life cycle fund\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Salvage fund\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sinking fund\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A sinking fund is a fund established by an economic entity by setting aside revenue over a period of time to fund a future capital expense\, or repayment of a long-term debt \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following methods are predominantly used for the detailed estimation of quantities\nof various items of a building in the construction process? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Long & short wall method and Cubical method\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Long & short wall method and Centre line method\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Centre line method and Plinth area method\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Plinth area method and Cubical method\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plinth area method and Cubical methods are used for preliminary estimation which is\nan approximate cost estimate. Long wall – short wall method and centreline method are methods of\ndetailed estimation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which valuation method out of the following options can be adopted when the rental value is not available from the property concerned\, but there are evidences of sale price of the property as a whole for fixing the capitalized value? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Valuation based on depreciation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Direct comparison with the capital value\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Valuation based on cost\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Valuation based on profit\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Direct comparison approach is the most commonly known valuation approach. In this method\, recent sales of comparable properties are analyzed to determine the value of a property. In considering any sales evidence\, it is ensured that the property sold has a similar or identical use as the property to be valued \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 62% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-30/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260619T112540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T112540Z UID:289-1781827200-1781913599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 29\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 Cul-de-sac is associated with \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Central Island\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sectoral Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dead end\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 In the following sketch\, P\, Q\, R\, and S refer to elements of an urban space. Identify P\, Q\, R\, S. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c. P-Landmark\, Q-Vista\, R- Path\, S-Edge\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a. P-Path\, Q-Vista\, R- Edge\, S-Landmark\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b. P-Vista\, Q-Edge\, R- Landmark\, S-Path\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d. P-Landmark\, Q-Edge\, R- Path\, S-Vista\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explanation: Kevin Lynch argues that for any given city\, a corresponding set of mental images exist in the minds of the people who experience that city. Contributing to those images are five qualities which Lynch identifies as Paths\, Edges\, Districts\, Nodes\, and Landmarks. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In physical planning\, the Concept of Saturation Flow is associated with \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Temperature flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Wind flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Electricity flow\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturation flow is defined as the maximum flow that can be discharged from a traffic lane when there is a continuous green indication and a continuous queue on the approach \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The shaded area in the following demand-supply graph is known as        . \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b. Consumer Deficit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a. Consumer Surplus\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c. Producer Surplus\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d. Producer Deficit\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explanation: Consumer surplus is the monetary gain obtained by consumers because they are able to purchase a product for a price that is less than the highest price that they would be willing to pay. Producer surplus is the amount that producers benefit by selling at a market price that is higher than the least that they would be willing to sell for; this is roughly equal to profit (since producers are not normally willing to sell at a loss and are normally indifferent to selling at a break-even price). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The housing trend of 'Expandable Dwelling is associated with: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Row Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Apartment Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Core Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Detached Housing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Core housing is an attempt at providing low-cost partial-provision habitable housing\nthat serves as an alternative to the conventional full-provision type. The core house is expected to\nbe expanded by families through process of construction support sharing or a subsidized approach. \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-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260620T111749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T111755Z UID:293-1781913600-1781999999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 33\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 Composting\, Biomethanation\, incineration are the terms related to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chemical waste management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pollution Control\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Solid waste management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Waste water management\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Composting is a biological process that decomposes organic materials\, like food scraps and yard waste\, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment called compost. It's a key component of solid waste management\, helping to reduce landfill waste\, recycle valuable resources\, and improve soil health. \nBiomethanation\, also known as anaerobic digestion\, is a process that converts organic waste into biogas\, a renewable energy source\, through the action of microorganisms in the absence of oxygen. In the context of Solid Waste Management (SWM)\, biomethanation offers a sustainable solution for treating biodegradable waste\, reducing landfill burden\, and generating energy. \n  \nIncineration in Solid Waste Management (SWM) is the process of burning solid waste to reduce its volume and potentially recover energy. It's a thermal treatment method used to dispose of various types of waste\, including municipal solid waste (MSW)\, hazardous waste\, and medical waste. While it offers benefits like volume reduction and potential energy recovery\, it also presents challenges like ash disposal and potential air emissions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Principal Functions of the CPCB\, as spelt out in the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act\, 1974\, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act\, 1981 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Both (A) and (B)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) to improve the quality of air and to prevent\, control or abate air pollution in the country\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention\, control and abatement of water pollution\, and\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of (A) and (B)\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 ‘Preserve and revitalize soul of the heritage city to reflect the city’s unique character by encouraging aesthetically appealing\, accessible\, informative & secured environment.” is a scheme statement of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Heritage City Development & Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n World Heritage Sites\, UNESCO\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HRIDAY stands for Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana\, launched by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs on 21 January 2015. It is a central sector scheme funded 100% by the Government of India\, with an allocated outlay of approximately ₹500 crore. HRIDAY focused on 12 heritage cities across India: Ajmer\, Amaravati\, Amritsar\, Badami\, Dwarka\, Gaya\, Kanchipuram\, Velankanni\, Mathura\, Puri\, Varanasi\, and Warangal. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an attribute of sustainable urban transport? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Non-Conventional source of Energy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Intelligent Transport System (ITS)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Strengthening of Public Transport System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Motorised Transport\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sustainable urban transport prioritizes the efficient movement of people and goods while minimizing negative environmental\, social\, and economic impacts. Key attributes include promoting accessibility\, affordability\, and safety\, while reducing pollution\, congestion\, and resource consumption. It also emphasizes a shift towards public transport\, active mobility (walking and cycling)\, and the use of cleaner fuels. \nStrengthening of Public Transport System – Reduces private vehicle dependency and emissions. \nNon-Conventional Sources of Energy – Promotes electric\, hydrogen\, or solar-powered transport. \nIntelligent Transport System (ITS) – Enhances efficiency through smart traffic management. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _______serves as the apex public policy think tank of the Government of the Republic of India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) National Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) National Urban Information System (NUIS)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NITI Aayog serves as the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India\, established in 2015 to replace the Planning Commission. Its key roles include: \nFormulating national development strategies \nAdvising on economic policy\, infrastructure\, and innovation \nPromoting cooperative federalism \nMonitoring and evaluating key government programs. \n  \nNational Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) – Focuses only on urban planning (under Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs). \nNational Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS) – Deals with geospatial data for resource management (under ISRO). \nNational Urban Information System (NUIS) – A GIS-based urban database project\, not a policy body \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 68% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-32/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260620T115310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T115310Z UID:295-1782000000-1782086399@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 Which of the following is the important segment of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) with the mandate of providing Earth Observation (EO) data from space and aerial platforms to users develop technologies for the management of natural resource\, support disaster monitoring and management and capacity building for utilization of EO data? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) National Institute of Urban Affairs(NIUA)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Survey of India(SoI)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Niti Aayog\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is a key segment of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with the following mandates: \n\nProviding Earth Observation (EO) data from satellites and aerial platforms.\nDeveloping technologies for natural resource management\, agriculture\, forestry\, water\, environment\, etc.\nSupporting disaster monitoring and management using satellite imagery.\n\nConducting capacity building and training for effective utilization of EO data. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n One of the most important legal tools to acquire the land\, not only for future growth but also for a large number of public uses is the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Rent Control Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Model Town Planning Act\, 1957 (subsequently Amended in 1960)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Land acquisition Act of 1894 (subsequently amended in 1961)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Municipal Act\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Land Acquisition Act\, 1894\, later amended in 1961\, was the primary legal framework in India used by the government to acquire land for public purposes\, such as: \n\nInfrastructure development (roads\, railways\, schools\, hospitals)\nUrban expansion and development projects\nPlanned growth of cities and towns\n\nThis law provided the legal mechanism for compulsory acquisition of land from private owners with compensation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brownfield sites refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Non-Agricultural Land parcels\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Outskirts sites\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Agricultural land parcels\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Previously Used\, Contaminated or damaged sites\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Brownfield site refers to land that has been previously used\, often for industrial or commercial purposes\, and is now abandoned or underutilized\, potentially contaminated or damaged\, and requires remediation before redevelopment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The first town planning legislation was enacted in India in 1915 under the title\, \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) The Bombay Town Planning Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Rent Control Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Urban Land Ceiling Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Municipal Act\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bombay Town Planning Act of 1915 was indeed the first town planning legislation enacted in India. This act empowered the Bombay Municipal Corporation to create town-planning schemes for urban development and redevelopment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Data products relevant for urban applications from Cartosat-2 satellite can give spatial resolution up to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 1 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 2.5 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 10 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 5 m\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 60% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-33/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260622T072341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T072341Z UID:297-1782086400-1782172799@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 _______is a flagship Mission of Government of India\, being implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA)\, launched on 25th June 2015\, addresses urban housing shortage among the EWS/LIG and MIG categories including the slum dweller by ensuring a pucca house to all eligible urban households. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) UJJWALA Yojna\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) MANREGA\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PMAY-U is a flagship mission of the Indian government\, implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\, launched on June 25\, 2015\, to address the urban housing shortage by providing pucca houses to eligible urban households. It specifically targets the Economically Weaker Section (EWS)\, Low Income Group (LIG)\, and Middle Income Group (MIG) categories\, including slum dwellers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’\, …is a definition of following term: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Urban Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Sustainable Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Rural Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Futuristic Development\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 various groups in society\, that are often overlooked\, such as low-income and minority groups and contribute to the development process by creating a situation with many competing plan proposals. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Rational Planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Incremental Planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Radical Planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Advocacy planning Model\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The theory of urban planning where planners represent the interests of various groups in society\, often overlooked like low-income and minority groups\, is called Advocacy Planning Model. Advocacy planning emphasizes actively advocating for the needs of these underrepresented communities by actively engaging with them and ensuring their voices are heard in the planning process\, leading to a more equitable distribution of power and benefits within development projects. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to achieve speed\, cost effectiveness and better quality construction\, Use of _______must be encouraged for mass housing. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) prefabricated factory made building components\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) On site framed structures\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Concrete\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Brick\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prefabrication offers speed\, cost-effectiveness\, and better quality for mass housing due to its efficiency in factory settings\, reduced on-site labour\, and standardized construction. This method involves manufacturing building components in a factory and assembling them on-site. This allows for streamlined production\, reduced waste\, and consistent quality control. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In India\, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)\, is headed by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) The Chief Minister\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) The Prime Minister\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) The President\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) The District Collector\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chairperson: Prime Minister \nVice Chairperson: Appointed (if needed) with rank of Cabinet Minister \nMembers: Up to 9 members\, including experts from various disaster-related fields. \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 68% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-34/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260624T120240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T120240Z UID:299-1782259200-1782345599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 36\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 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 d) Cultural rituals\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Various types of town plans\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 \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 \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 d) Necropolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Megalopolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Metropolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Tyrannopolis\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 Which of the following are considered while developing a digital topographic database for GIS? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Satellite imagery\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 \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 The term _______ is used to mean a township for a defence establishment \n\n \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 d) Special Township\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Modern Township\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 “Survey before Plan” i.e the principle was advocated by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Oscar Neimeyer\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Lewis Mumford\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Patricks Geddes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Charles Abraham\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 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 75% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-35/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260627T092945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T092945Z UID:301-1782518400-1782604799@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  Infill and intensification in areas already served by infrastructure is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Greenfield housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Brownfield housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green 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 The 3R principle is followed in which order? \n\n \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 Reuse\, Reduce\, Recycle\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recycle\, Reuse\, Reduce\n\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 \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 Per capita income\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Length of roads per 1000 sq. km\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 Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone responsible for absorption of UV light? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mesosphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Stratosphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Troposphere\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 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 Who laid the philosophical basis of regional planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Benton Mackaye\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kenneth Frampton\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Frederick Law Olmsted\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 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-36/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260629T063507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T063507Z UID:305-1782691200-1782777599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 36\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 process is used to remove dirt and sand from wastewater? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chlorination\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sedimentation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Aeration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flocculation\n\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 \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 Chlorine\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nitrogen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Alum\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 In artesian aquifers\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Below water table\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 \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 Effluent is mainly generated from which of these? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hospitals\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 Houses\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 None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per day\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per month\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per year\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 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 68% \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:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260630T053416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T053416Z UID:308-1782777600-1782863999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 41\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 How many cities were covered under JNNURM as mission cities? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 73\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 43\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 63\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 53\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 Only 1\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None\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 2022\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2027\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2020\n\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 \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 Renewal 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 Restructuring 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 \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 Sanitary System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Drainage System\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 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 43% \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:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260701T074215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T074215Z UID:311-1782864000-1782950399@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 Constitutional amendments give recognition and protection to local Government? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 73rd and 74th\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 64th and 65th\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 69th and 70th\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n These amendments\, commonly known as the Panchayati Raj amendments\, were introduced to establish and empower local self-government bodies in rural (73rd) and urban (74th) areas across India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Municipal Corporations\, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats are three types of local governments \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rural\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both rural and urban\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 Municipal Corporations\, Municipal Councils\, and Nagar Panchayats are all forms of local government specifically designed for urban areas. While there are other forms of local government for rural areas\, like the Panchayati Raj system\, the three mentioned in the question are solely for urban areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is the first union territory to be 100 per cent solar powered under the Smart Cities Mission? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Diu\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pondicherry\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Delhi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Goa\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Diu became the first Union Territory in India to achieve 100% solar power generation\, meaning it meets all of its daytime electricity needs through solar energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _________ is the elected head of Gram Panchayat. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n M.P\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Councilor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n M.L.A\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sarpanch\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 Whose offer has been approved by the Ministry of Urban Development for cooperation in conducting the 'Cities Challenge' competition to select the cities for financing under the Smart Cities Mission? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bloomberg Philanthropies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n USAID\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rockefeller Foundation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Ministry of Urban Development (now MoHUA) accepted the offer from Bloomberg Philanthropies to act as the Knowledge Partner for conducting the "Cities Challenge" competition. This competition was used to select cities for financing under the Smart Cities Mission. Under this partnership\, Bloomberg Philanthropies was tasked with designing the selection process\, conducting capacity-building for urban local bodies\, and leading communication and branding strategies. \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 53% \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:20260702 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260701T074712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T074712Z UID:313-1782950400-1783036799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 31\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 elect the chairman of the muncipality? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Taxpayers of the town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Educated citizens of the town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Members of the Legislative Assembly\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Elected ward members\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a Municipality\, the Chairman (or President) is elected by the elected ward members (councillors) from among themselves. Citizens directly elect the ward members\, but the Chairman is chosen indirectly by these members. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Acquisition Act\, 1894 was replaced by the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency and Acquisition\, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2014\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2013\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2015\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2012\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 Disaster Management includes: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mitigation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reconstruction\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rehabilitation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Disaster Management encompasses mitigation\, reconstruction\, and rehabilitation. \nMitigation: This involves actions taken to reduce the impact of disasters\, such as building codes\, land-use planning\, and early warning systems. \nReconstruction: This refers to rebuilding infrastructure and homes after a disaster has occurred. \nRehabilitation: This focuses on restoring the social and economic well-being of communities affected by a disaster. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following is not a Natural Disaster? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flood\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tsunami\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Volcano eruption\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blowout\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Blowout" is not a natural disaster; it is typically a man-made event\, usually referring to a sudden release of pressure from an oil or gas well\, often caused by faulty equipment or drilling errors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Disaster Management Authority comes under which ministry? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ministry of Environment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ministry of Home Affairs\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ministry of Defence\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ministry of Foreign Affairs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal ministry for disaster management in India\, and the NDMA is the apex body for disaster management. The NDMA works under the overall guidance and supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs \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-39/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260701T075316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T075530Z UID:315-1783036800-1783123199@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 Which projects need RERA registration? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land under development more than 500 SQFT or 8 units\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Plotted development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Residential & Commercial\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Residential and Commercial: \nRERA applies to both residential and commercial projects\, meaning apartments\, buildings\, and plots intended for sale or lease under this regulation. \nPlotted development: Even if a project is just selling plots of land\, it needs to be registered under RERA if the total land area developed exceeds 500 square meters. \nLand under development more than 500 SQFT or 8 units: This is a key criterion for RERA registration\, regardless of the project type. If a project involves developing more than 500 square meters of land or constructing more than eight apartments\, it must be registered with RERA. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following is not correct? Part IX-A of the Constitution of India pertaining to the Municipalities provides \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n That grants-in-aid be made to the Municipalities from the Consolidated Fund of the State\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n For setting up Committee for Metropolitan Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n For setting up Committee for District Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n For setting up a separate Finance Commission for the Municipalities\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For setting up a separate Finance Commission for the Municipalities\nExplanation  While Part IX-A deals with Municipalities\, it does not mandate the establishment of a separate Finance Commission specifically for them; instead\, the existing State Finance Commission is responsible for reviewing the financial position of both Panchayats and Municipalities and making recommendations regarding grants-in-aid to them. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To whom does the Chairperson of every Metropolitan Planning Committee forward the development plan\, as recommended by such a Committee? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Finance Minister\, Government of India\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Planning Commission\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The State Government\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Urban Development Minister\, Government of India\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chairperson of a Metropolitan Planning Committee forwards the development plan to the State Government. According to the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act\, Metropolitan Planning Committees are responsible for preparing development plans for metropolitan areas. These committees are required to forward the draft plan to the State Government for further action. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The PERT in project management means program evaluation and _____ technique. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reconsideration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reconciliation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Resource\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Review\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PERT stands for "Program Evaluation and Review Technique". It's a project management tool that helps visualize and manage complex projects by assessing each task and its relationship to others within the timeline. "Review" aligns with the concept of evaluating and assessing the progress of a project throughout its development. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Risk” usually _____ as the project progresses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reduces\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Increases\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Remains same\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Become negligible\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As a project progresses\, more information becomes available about the project and its potential risks. This allows the project team to identify and mitigate risks\, leading to a decrease in overall risk \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 50% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-40/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260701T075811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T075811Z UID:318-1783123200-1783209599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 35\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 Gandhinagar and Chandigarh's planning is based on \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concentric and radial street pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Radial street pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rectangular with diagonal pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rectangular grid pattern\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The planning of Gandhinagar and Chandigarh is based on a rectangular grid pattern. Both cities were designed with a network of straight\, intersecting roads forming a grid\, which allows for efficient planning and development. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following are one of the objectives of SEZ? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Promotion of export of services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Generation of economic activity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Investment from Foreign sources\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generation of economic activity – by creating hubs for industrial and commercial development. \nPromotion of exports of goods and services – SEZs are export-oriented zones designed to increase foreign exchange earnings. \nAttracting investment from foreign and domestic sources – SEZs offer fiscal incentives and business-friendly environments to attract both FDI and domestic investments. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The master plan of Gandhinagar was prepared by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Prakash Apte and Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n H.K. Mewada and Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n H.K. Mewada and Prakash Apte\, Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n H.K. Mewada and Prakash Apte\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The master plan of Gandhinagar was prepared by H.K. Mewada and Prakash Apte. They were both Indian town planners who had previously worked with Le Corbusier on the Chandigarh project. While Gandhinagar's planning was influenced by Le Corbusier's work\, the master plan itself was primarily the work of Mewada and Apte. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per SHYAMA PRASAD MUKHERJI RURBAN MISSION\, a ‘Rurban cluster’ would be a cluster of villages with a \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n I and II\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only II\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only I\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 URDPFI stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation & Implementation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban and Rural Development Plans Financing & Implementation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban and Rural Development Plans Formulation & Implementation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban and Regional Development Plans Financing & Implementation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The acronym URDPFI refers to the guidelines and framework developed for planning and implementing urban and regional development strategies. These guidelines cover various aspects of urban and regional planning\, including spatial development\, infrastructure\, transportation\, and land use management. The guidelines also emphasize public participation\, flexibility\, and alignment of sectoral plans \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 63% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-41/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260701T080042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T080042Z UID:320-1783209600-1783295999@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 statements is true about the capabilities of GIS? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Data management\, including storage and maintenance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Data manipulation\, analysis and presentation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Data capture and preparation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This involves acquiring spatial data from various sources\, such as surveys\, remote sensing\, and existing digital data. \nData management: This includes storing data in a structured database\, managing access to it\, and ensuring its quality and accuracy. \nData manipulation and analysis: This involves performing spatial operations like selecting features\, calculating distances\, creating buffers\, and conducting spatial analysis. \nData presentation: This involves creating visually appealing maps and charts to communicate spatial information effectively. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following are the digital data creation methods used for GIS data creation? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both A and B\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Orthorectified imagery\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Digitization\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Demodulation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This refers to the process of converting analog data (like a paper map) into digital data by tracing features onto a computer screen. \nOrthorectified imagery: \nThis is a digitally processed image where distortions caused by relief displacement (due to uneven terrain) are removed\, resulting in a geographically accurate image that can be overlaid with other spatial data. \nDemodulation: This is a process in telecommunications that removes the modulation from a signal to retrieve the original information. It is not related to creating digital geographic data. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 'Spatial databases' are also known as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Monodatabases\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concurrent databases\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Geodatabases\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Spatial databases\, also known as geodatabases\, are databases designed to store\, query\, and manipulate geographic or spatial data. They support spatial features like points\, lines\, and polygons\, and allow spatial queries and analysis. Geodatabase is the term widely used in GIS platforms such as ArcGIS. It can store both spatial (location-based) and attribute (descriptive) data. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following softwares are used for developing vehicle route? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n GIS\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Remote sensing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n STAAD Pro\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Autodesk Revit\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The software used for developing vehicle routes is GIS (Geographic Information System). GIS allows users to overlay various spatial data layers like roads\, traffic patterns\, elevation\, and points of interest to create optimal vehicle routes considering factors like distance\, time\, and road conditions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “___________” is a new trend in town planning due to urbanisation\, cost of living\, and demand for public spaces. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Longevity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walkability\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Positivity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Suitability\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Walkability refers to how friendly and accessible an area is for walking. It has become a key trend in town planning due to: \n\nIncreasing urbanisation\nRising costs of living\nPressure on urban infrastructure\nGrowing emphasis on health\, fitness\, and sustainability\n\nThis has led to increased demand for footpaths\, pedestrian-friendly streets\, mixed land use\, and public open spaces. \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 53% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-42/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260701T080212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T080212Z UID:322-1783296000-1783382399@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 The streets of Mohanjo-daro were located as per the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Zig Zag pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ring and Radial plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Grid Iron plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mohenjo-daro\, a city of the Indus Valley Civilization\, is notable for its well-planned grid layout with streets intersecting perpendicularly. \nGrid-Iron plan: This refers to a city layout where streets intersect at right angles\, forming a grid pattern like a chessboard. This is the established pattern for Mohenjo-daro. \nRing and Radial plan: This plan involves streets radiating out from a central point like spokes on a wheel. This is not the layout of Mohenjo-daro. \nZig-zag pattern: This describes a winding\, irregular pattern of streets\, which is not characteristic of Mohenjo-daro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The adoption of The Internet of Things (IoT) in homes has led to increased efficiency. This trend is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tchno living\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Smart living\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Happy living\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 "Smart Living" refers to the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology into homes\, enabling devices to communicate and automate functions\, leading to increased efficiency and convenience. \nHappy living: While "happy living" might describe a goal of smart living\, it's not the specific term for the trend of built-in smart devices in homes. \nTechno living: "Techno living" is a more general term encompassing the use of advanced technology in everyday life\, not specifically focused on connected home devices \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Urban Governance is leveraging ________ to ensure safety and security while safeguarding privacy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Research and Intelligence\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Intelligent monitoring\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Smart surveillance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Artificial intelligence\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI is being used in urban governance to analyze large datasets to predict potential threats\, identify safety issues\, and optimize resource allocation\, all while aiming to minimize intrusion on individual privacy by using sophisticated data analysis techniques and ensuring transparency in its application. \nResearch and Intelligence: While research and intelligence are important components of urban governance\, they are not the specific technology being leveraged to ensure safety and security with a focus on privacy concerns. \nSmart surveillance: This term directly implies a focus on extensive monitoring\, which can raise significant privacy concerns. \nIntelligent monitoring: Although "intelligent" suggests advanced technology\, it lacks the specific reference to AI's ability to process complex data and make informed decisions based on it. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a favourable topographical feature contributing to the origin of the towns? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) River banks\, sea and ocean fronts\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Plain areas useful for business activities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Forest areas for getting natural resources\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Hilly areas to achieve the objectives of the defence\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWhile river banks\, coastal areas\, plains\, and hilly terrains have historically contributed to the origin and growth of towns due to their strategic\, commercial\, or defence-related advantages\, dense forest areas are generally not favourable for early urban settlement because of:\n\n\nDifficult access and transportation\nRisk of wildlife and diseases\nLimited open space for infrastructure\nHarsh living conditions\n\nThough forests provide natural resources\, they are not typically associated with the initial formation of towns. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ________ city has been designed on super-block principle and termed as sector \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Udaipur\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kolkata\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chandigarh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mumbai\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chandigarh was designed by Le Corbusier using the super-block principle\, where the city is divided into self-contained sectors. Each sector is designed as a neighborhood unit with its own schools\, shops\, and open spaces\, minimizing through traffic and promoting walkability and organized 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 67% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-43/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260708 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260701T080819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T080819Z UID:324-1783382400-1783468799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 18\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 With reference to the Parking Standards\, the term ECS refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Emergency Car Space\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Equal Car Space\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Emergency Car Service\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Equivalent Car Space\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n One of the options have been changed in this question to accommodate the correct answer. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In connection with rural housing\, the contribution of this English architect settled in India\, is substantial... \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Christopher Benninger\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Charles Correa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Joseph Allen Stein\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 Laurie Baker\, an English architect who settled in India\, made a significant contribution to rural and low-cost housing. He was known for using local materials\, cost-effective construction techniques\, and climate-responsive design. His work emphasized simplicity\, sustainability\, and aesthetic value\, making quality housing accessible to the poor and marginalized \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For Arterial Roads\, Right of Way ranges between________ mts. and design speed is________ Km/hr \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 50-80\,50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 12-30\,30\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 30-50\,50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 6-15\,15\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For Arterial Roads\, the typical Right of Way (ROW) ranges from 50 to 80 meters\, and the design speed is usually 50 km/hr. Arterial roads are designed to carry large volumes of traffic at higher speeds\, and therefore require a larger ROW to accommodate multiple lanes and associated infrastructure like sidewalks and medians. The design speed is the speed used to determine the geometric design features of the road. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Identify the appropriate hierarchy of urban roads from given options with reference to space standards of lane width \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Local Street\, Distributor/Collector Roads\, Arterial Road\, Sub Arterial Road\, Urban Expressway\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Distributor/Collector Roads\, Local Street\, Sub Arterial Road\, Arterial Road\, Urban Expressway\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Local Street\, Distributor/Collector Roads\, Sub Arterial Road\, Arterial Road\, Urban Expressway\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Distributor/Collector Roads\, Local Street\, Arterial Road\, Sub Arterial Road\, Urban Expressway\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 _________ includes a building or part thereof used for storage\, handling\, manufacture or processing of which involves highly corrosive\, toxic or noxious alkalis\, acids\, or other liquids\, gases or chemicals producing flame\, fumes and explosive mixtures etc. or which result in division of matter into fine particles capable of spontaneous ignition \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mixed Land Use Building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial Building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Assembly Building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hazardous Building\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Hazardous Building is defined as a building or part thereof used for storage\, handling\, or processing of dangerous substances like toxic chemicals\, gases\, flammable materials\, or substances that may produce explosions\, flames\, fumes\, or spontaneous ignition. Such buildings require strict safety regulations and special construction standards to prevent accidents. \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 62% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-44/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260701T081112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T081112Z UID:326-1783468800-1783555199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 33\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 ________ Is based on the observation that any urban center encounters limitations to their expansion due to physiographic features\, existing land use and technology of infrastructure. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Multiple Nuclei Theory\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sector theory\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Threshold Theory\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Threshold theory suggests that a city's growth is constrained by certain conditions like the availability of land suitable for development\, the cost of infrastructure\, and the presence of necessary facilities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Self-Survey\, Interviews\, Direct Inspections are the techniques used in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tertiary Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n City Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Secondary Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Primary Survey\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Survey involves the direct collection of original data from the field using methods like: \n\nSelf-surveys (questionnaires filled out by respondents)\nInterviews (face-to-face or telephonic interactions)\nDirect inspections (on-site observations and measurements)\n\nThese techniques are essential for gathering first-hand\, up-to-date\, and specific information needed for planning and analysis. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In ________ approach\, the responsibilities for designing\, building\, financing\, operating and maintaining are bundled together and transferred to private sector partners. Varying degree of financial responsibilities is transferred to the private sector. Direct user fees are the most common revenue source \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Design-Build- Finance-Operate (DBFO)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Design -Build- Operate- Maintain (DBOM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Build - Transfer and Operate (BTO)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Build -Rehabilitate -Operate- Transfer (BROT)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the DBFO (Design-Build-Finance-Operate) model\, a private sector entity is responsible for: \n\nDesigning the project\nBuilding the infrastructure\nFinancing the entire or majority cost\nOperating and maintaining the facility over a concession period\n\nThe public sector typically pays the private partner based on performance or allows them to recover costs via direct user fees\, such as tolls or service charges. This model is commonly used in public-private partnerships (PPPs) for infrastructure projects \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is also known as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Space Index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Area Range\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Area Relationship\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAR and FSI are essentially the same term\, referring to the ratio of a building's total floor area to the land area on which it is built \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The_______ may include State Urbanization Policy\, State Land Utilization Policy for guiding future development \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Perspective Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Master plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Perspective Plan is a long-term strategic plan (typically 20–30 years) that outlines the vision\, goals\, and broad policies for the spatial and economic development of a region or state. It may include guiding frameworks such as: \n\nState Urbanization Policy\nState Land Utilization Policy\n\nThese help shape future development in a coordinated and sustainable manner \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 58% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-45/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260701T082042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T082042Z UID:328-1783555200-1783641599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 17\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 moisture content in well-seasoned timber is? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 15% to 20%\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 10% to 12%\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 4% to 5%\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A well-seasoned timber typically has a moisture content between 10 and 12%. \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 c) 10\,000 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 4840sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 4000 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 4048 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 = 100m × 100m. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than ___ (in MPa) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 100\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 150\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 200\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than 100 MPa (MegaPascals). This minimum strength is a widely accepted standard for stones used in important structural applications\, such as foundations and load-bearing walls \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Folk Work and Place was given by? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Doxiadis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Patrick Geddes\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n : It is a town planning theory that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the community (Folk)\, the economic activities (Work)\, and the physical environment (Place) in creating a sustainable and harmonious region. The theory is also called as The Geddesian Triad. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hooke’s law states that stress and strain are \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Curvilinear proportional\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Inversely proportional\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Directly proportional\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n : Hooke's law essentially says that within the elastic limit of a material\, the amount of stress applied is directly proportional to the amount of strain produced\, meaning as stress increases\, strain increases proportionally. \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 56% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-46/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260701T082157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T082157Z UID:330-1783641600-1783727999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 46\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 wrote ‘The population Bomb’? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of them\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Amartya Sen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Ehrlich\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Meadows\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n : "The Population Bomb" was written by biologist Paul Ehrlich. The Population Bomb by Paul R. Ehrlich (1968) warns of impending global crises due to overpopulation\, specifically predicting mass starvation\, environmental degradation\, resource shortages\, and societal upheaval. The book argued the Earth could not sustain a rapidly growing human population\, advocates for urgent population control measures\, and sparked widespread public discussion on the topic\, though many of its specific predictions did not materialize \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n . Sight Distance is considered in the design of- \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Open Kitchen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Fenestration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Road intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Auditorium\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sight distance is crucial in road design because it refers to the visible distance ahead a driver needs to safely stop or react to potential hazards like oncoming traffic or obstacles. This is particularly important at intersections where vehicles from multiple roads converge \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) A model to explain the pattern to land use and land value in urban areas\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) A type of statistical derivation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 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 Model\, developed by William Alonso\, is a spatial economic model that explains how land use and land value patterns develop in urban areas based on the concept of commuting costs and accessibility to the central business district. \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 b) Tehsil level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Panchayati level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) District level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Block level\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n : After independence\, the first significant attempt at rural development planning in India was through the Community Development Program (CDP)\, which was launched in the early 1950s. The CDP aimed to engage with rural communities at the grassroots level through institutions like panchayats\, to promote their participation in the development process. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sight Distance is considered in the design of- \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Open Kitchen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Fenestration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Road intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Auditorium\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sight distance is crucial in road design because it refers to the visible distance ahead a driver needs to safely stop or react to potential hazards like oncoming traffic or obstacles. This is particularly important at intersections where vehicles from multiple roads converge. \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 52% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-47/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260712T062829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T062829Z UID:333-1783814400-1783900799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 4\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 Cadastral map shows \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Crop Pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Landownership\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Vegetation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Water 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 forms of settlement develops along either side of roads\, rivers or canals? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Circular\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Cross-shaped\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Linear\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Square\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 designation provided to area which has very diverse yet fragile ecosystem \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Forest Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sustainable area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Natural area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sensitive area\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are areas declared around protected areas like national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to regulate activities that could harm their delicate ecosystems. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Superpasticizer is added in a concrete mix to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Reduce the content of the coarse aggregate\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Increase the water-cement ratio for a given workability\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Reduce the water-cement ratio for a given workability\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Reduce the flow\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Superplasticizers work by improving the flowability of concrete without increasing the water content\, allowing for a lower water-cement ratio which results in stronger concrete. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ________ is a traditional public sector procurement model for infrastructure... \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Operational Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Turnkey Project\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Turnkey Project\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lease\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A "turnkey project" is a public sector procurement model where a private contractor designs\, builds\, and delivers a completed facility for a fixed price to the government\, essentially handing over a ready-to-use project like a "key" to a new house. \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-48/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260713T062133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T062347Z UID:335-1783900800-1783987199@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 Which of the following is not an objective of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Promote planned integrated development of towns/cities.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban sector reforms at state level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Improve infrastructural facilities in towns & cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Encourage public-private-partnership in infrastructural development.\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 Government of India (GoI) launched a flagship urban development programme\, which among the following names is given to it? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n High Powered Expert Committee (HPEC)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban Infrastructure and Governance (UIG)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Launched in 2005\, JNNURM was the Government of India’s flagship urban development programme aimed at improving urban infrastructure and basic services in cities\, especially for the urban poor. UIG (Urban Infrastructure and Governance) was one of the sub-missions under JNNURM \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 b) Water Bodies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Crop Pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Vegetation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Landownership\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 an advantage of horizontal growth of a town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Density of population is low.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximum use of natural light and air\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Require more land for the same space area.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Good number of parks and gardens could be developed\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 Constitution's 74th (seventy-fourth) Amendment -1992 provides for the setting up of a _________ once in five years\, to review the financial position of the municipalities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Fiscal Committee\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Fiscal Commission\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Finance Committee\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Finance Commission\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act\, 1992 (which deals with municipalities/urban local bodies) mandates the constitution of a State Finance Commission (SFC) every five years by the Governor of a state to review the financial position of municipalities and make recommendations regarding the distribution of financial resources. \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-49/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260714T084422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T084422Z UID:337-1783987200-1784073599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 29\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 _______ is an approach under which services are delivered by the private sector while the responsibility for providing the service rests with the government. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Paid-Public Partnership\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Public-Private Partnership\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Paid-Private Partnership.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Public- Paid Partnership\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a PPP model\, the government retains responsibility for ensuring service delivery\, but the private sector participates in financing\, building\, and/or operating the service or infrastructure. \nThis way\, risks\, investments\, and responsibilities are shared. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In _____ type growth pattern\, the city grows in shape of circular rings around the central area. E.g. Chennai \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n (B) Sheet\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (C) Satellite\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (D) Radio centric\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (A) Linear\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the radio-centric growth pattern\, the city expands outward in circular rings from a central core (often the CBD or historical centre). Roads radiate like spokes of a wheel\, and development occurs in concentric circles. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RERA stands for: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Real Estate Regulation Authority\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Real Estate Regulatory Authority\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Real Estate Regulatory Administration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Real Esteemed Regulatory Authority\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RERA Act\, 2016 was enacted to regulate the real estate sector in India\, increase transparency\, protect homebuyers\, and ensure accountability of builders and developers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following content is not covered while preparing a DPR? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Project Phasing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Project Financial Structuring\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Project Cost\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Project Progress\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Detailed Project Report (DPR) is prepared before project implementation\, so it includes: \n\nProject Cost (A)\nProject Phasing (C)\nProject Financial Structuring (D)\n\nBut Project Progress (B) is reported after implementation\, so it is not part of a DPR \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Faridabad near Delhi is an example of _____ growth of town. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ribbon\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scattered\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concentric\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Satellite\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Faridabad (like Gurgaon\, Noida\, Ghaziabad) developed as a satellite town of Delhi — planned to reduce pressure on the main city by shifting population\, industries\, and services to nearby urban centres while maintaining connectivity. \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-50/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 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 36\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 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 Housing and Urban Department of Calcutta\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Health and Urban Development Corporation\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 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 Scattered development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ribbon 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 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 Act\, 2018\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 \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 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 Gram Sabha\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n District\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Intermediate level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Panchayat\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 Environment (Protection) Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Energy Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Ecology (Protection) Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Green Building 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! 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-51/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260716T071026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T071026Z UID:342-1784160000-1784246399@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 The Municipal Corporation is headed by the_______ \n\n \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 Chief Minister\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Engineer\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 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 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 Natural 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 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 Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Master Plan-Preparation\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 \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 \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 Standing committees\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 \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Central and State Governments\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban Governance\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 43% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-52/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 CREATED:20260717T062959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T063008Z UID:344-1784246400-1784332799@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 ______ 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 Echo\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reflection\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 Which of the following is not the function of ventilation? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reduce humidity inside the building.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Remove body odours\, bacteria\, etc. from the room.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Supply fresh cool air rich in oxygen\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 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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n The town planning pattern of Jaipur is in______ form. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Circular\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Radial\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Grid\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Irregular\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 The under surface of flight of the staircase is called ______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nosing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Soffit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Riser\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scotia\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 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 60% \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:20260727T194907 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 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 ______ 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 Regional\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Local\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n International\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 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 Chandigarh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lavasa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n GIFT city\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 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 Shoring\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Underpinning\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 Le Corbusier conceived the master plan of Chandigarh as analogous to ______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tree structure\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 \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 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 Concentric Street System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rectangular combined with Radial Street System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Organic Street System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rectangular 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 88% \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:20260727T194907 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 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 In the zoning of a city\, party plot comes under: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Residential Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial Zone\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 \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 Which of the following is not an importance of Neighborhood Planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Helps 1n developing community spirit\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 Creates balanced population structure\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 \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 \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 Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Laurie Baker\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 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 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 National Capital 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 Conceptual Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Estimated Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Structural Plan\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 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 79% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-55/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTSTAMP:20260727T194907 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 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 Density Zoning\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 \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 Structure 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 National Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n International Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Country 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 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 Recreational Areas\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Building Services\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 A narrow street or approach road with a dead-end is known as: \n\n \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 Cul-De-Sac Street\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 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 END:VCALENDAR