BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Architecture - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Architecture REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTSTAMP:20260627T092945Z 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 Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone responsible for absorption of UV light? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mesosphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Troposphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Stratosphere\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 Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kenneth Frampton\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Benton Mackaye\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 \n Benton Mackaye\nExplanation:  Laying the philosophical foundation for regional planning\, emphasizing the relationship between human settlements\, natural resources\, and land use. His ideas blended ecology\, economy\, and social planning\, influencing modern regional and environmental planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 3R principle is followed in which order? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\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 income\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per capita consumption of metal\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Length of roads per 1000 sq. km\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housing units per 1000 population\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Per capita income is the most widely used direct economic indicator of regional or national development. It reflects the average income earned per person in a region\, showing the standard of living and economic well-being. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Infill and intensification in areas already served by infrastructure is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Brownfield housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Greenfield housing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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:20260629T063507Z 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 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 Per capita demand of water is calculated in litres \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per day\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per year\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per month\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Per capita demand of water is calculated in litres per person per day. "Per capita" means "per person"\, and "demand of water" is measured in litres\, so the correct unit is litres per person per day (lpcd). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Houses\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Factories\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 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 Flocculation\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 \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 Perched aquifers generally occur \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Above water table\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Below water table\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In artesian aquifers\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 The most ideal disinfectant used for drinking water throughout the world is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Alum\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nitrogen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lime\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chlorine\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 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-37/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260630T053416Z 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 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 Government of India's scheme AMRUT stands for \n\n \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 Renewal 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 Government of India has launched Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-PMAY (Urban) missions with the vision of facilitating housing to all by the year_________. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2025\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2020\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2027\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2022\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 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 Only 2\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 How many cities were covered under JNNURM as mission cities? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 63\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 73\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 53\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 43\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 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 Sanitary System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flush System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Toilet 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 0% \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:20260701T074215Z 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 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 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 Rockefeller Foundation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n USAID\n\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 \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 Rural\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both rural and urban\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 Delhi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Goa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pondicherry\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 Councilor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sarpanch\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n M.P\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n M.L.A\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 Constitutional amendments give recognition and protection to local Government? \n\n \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 None of the above\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 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-38/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTSTAMP:20260701T074712Z 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 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 one of the following is not a Natural Disaster? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blowout\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 Flood\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 Defence\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ministry of Foreign Affairs\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ministry of Home Affairs\n\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 \n \n \n \n \n Disaster Management includes: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reconstruction\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mitigation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rehabilitation\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 Who elect the chairman of the muncipality? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Elected ward members\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 Taxpayers of the town\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 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 2014\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 80% \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:20260701T075530Z 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 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which 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 For setting up a separate Finance Commission for the Municipalities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n For setting up Committee for Metropolitan Planning\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 District Planning\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 Which projects need RERA registration? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Residential & Commercial\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Plotted development\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 \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 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 Resource\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reconciliation\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 Remains same\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Become negligible\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 \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 \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 Planning Commission\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Urban Development Minister\, Government of India\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The State Government\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Finance Minister\, Government of India\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 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-40/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTSTAMP:20260701T075811Z 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 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 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 Rectangular with diagonal pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Radial street 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 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 Only I\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only II\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n I and II\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 \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 Investment from Foreign sources\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Generation of economic activity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Promotion of export of services\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 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 H.K. Mewada and Le Corbusier\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 URDPFI stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban and Regional Development Plans Financing & Implementation\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 \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 80% \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:20260701T080042Z 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 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following are the 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 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 STAAD Pro\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Remote sensing\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 Which of the following statements is true about the capabilities of GIS? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Data manipulation\, analysis and presentation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Data management\, including storage and maintenance\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 “___________” 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 Suitability\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Positivity\n\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 \n \n \n \n \n 'Spatial databases' are also known as \n\n \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 Monodatabases\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 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 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-42/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707 DTSTAMP:20260701T080212Z 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 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 not a favourable topographical feature contributing to the origin of the towns? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Forest areas for getting natural resources\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Plain areas useful for business activities\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 a) River banks\, sea and ocean fronts\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 Urban Governance is leveraging ________ to ensure safety and security while safeguarding privacy. \n\n \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 Research and Intelligence\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Intelligent monitoring\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 ________ city has been designed on super-block principle and termed as sector \n\n \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 Kolkata\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Udaipur\n\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 \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 None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tchno living\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Happy living\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Smart living\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 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 Grid Iron plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ring and Radial plan\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 40% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-43/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260708 DTSTAMP:20260701T080819Z 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 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 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 Distributor/Collector Roads\, Local Street\, 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 Local Street\, Distributor/Collector Roads\, 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 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 Joseph Allen Stein\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 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 6-15\,15\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 50-80\,50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 30-50\,50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 12-30\,30\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 _________ 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 Hazardous 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 \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 \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 Equal Car Space\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Emergency Car Service\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Emergency Car Space\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 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 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-44/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTSTAMP:20260701T081112Z 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 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 The_______ may include State Urbanization Policy\, State Land Utilization Policy for guiding future development \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Master plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Perspective Plan\n\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 \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- Operate- Maintain (DBOM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Design-Build- Finance-Operate (DBFO)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Build -Rehabilitate -Operate- Transfer (BROT)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Build - Transfer and Operate (BTO)\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 Self-Survey\, Interviews\, Direct Inspections are the techniques used in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Primary Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tertiary Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Secondary Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n City 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 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 None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Multiple Nuclei Theory\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Threshold Theory\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sector 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 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is 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 Floor Area Range\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Area Relationship\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Space Index\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 Congratulations! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hooke’s law states that stress and strain are \n\n \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 d) All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Curvilinear proportional\n\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 \n \n \n \n \n One hectare is equal to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 4840sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 10\,000 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 4048 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 4000 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 moisture content in well-seasoned timber is? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 4% to 5%\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 10% to 12%\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 15% to 20%\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 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 b) 150\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 50\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 a) Patrick Geddes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Doxiadis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Le Corbusier\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 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-46/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTSTAMP:20260701T082157Z 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 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 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 d) Block 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 b) Tehsil 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 d) Road intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Auditorium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Fenestration\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 . Who wrote ‘The population Bomb’? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Amartya Sen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Meadows\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of them\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Ehrlich\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 c) Auditorium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Road intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Fenestration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Open Kitchen\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 c) A type of statistical derivation\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 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 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 Congratulations! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Superpasticizer is added in a concrete mix to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Reduce the flow\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 a) Increase the water-cement ratio for a given workability\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Reduce the content of the coarse aggregate\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 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 a) Cross-shaped\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Square\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Linear\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Circular\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 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 Lease\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Turnkey Project\n\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 \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 Sustainable area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Forest Zone\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 Cadastral map shows \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Landownership\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Water Bodies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Vegetation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Crop Pattern\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-48/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTSTAMP:20260713T062347Z 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 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 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 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban Infrastructure and Governance (UIG)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n High Powered Expert Committee (HPEC)\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 Which of the following is not an advantage of horizontal growth of a town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Require more land for the same space area.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Density of population is low.\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 Maximum use of natural light and air\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 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 Encourage public-private-partnership in infrastructural development.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Improve infrastructural facilities in towns & cities\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 Finance Committee\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Finance Commission\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 \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 \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 d) Landownership\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-49/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTSTAMP:20260714T084422Z 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 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 Faridabad near Delhi is an example of _____ growth of town. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Satellite\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 Ribbon\n\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 \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-Private Partnership.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Public- Paid Partnership\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 \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 (A) Linear\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (B) Sheet\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (D) Radio centric\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (C) Satellite\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 Esteemed Regulatory Authority\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Real Estate Regulatory Administration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Real Estate Regulatory Authority\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Real Estate Regulation 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 Progress\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Project Cost\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 \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 Congratulations! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Panchayat\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gram Sabha\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Intermediate level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n District\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 HUDCO stands for: \n\n \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 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 \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 Concentric development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ribbon 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 Urban Street Vending Act\, 2001\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Street Act\, 2018\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Vendors Act\, 2016\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Street Vendors Act\, 2014\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 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 Green Building Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Ecology (Protection) Act\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enacted in 1986\, after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984)\, this Act empowers the Central Government to: \n\nTake measures to protect and improve environmental quality.\nControl and reduce pollution from various sources.\n\nProhibit/restrict operations of industries on environmental grounds. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a key function of the Metropolitan Planning Committee ? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of Plans\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Master Plan-Preparation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of Green Building Ratings\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Zoning\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 The objective of which of the following policies\, is to ensure safe\, afford\, quick comfortable reliable and sustainable access for the growing number of city residents to jobs\, education\, recreation and such other needs within our cities? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Natural Urban Transport Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Unified Transport Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Urban Transport Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Urban Transit Policy\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The NUTP (2006) was launched by the Government of India with the objective to: \n\nProvide safe\, affordable\, quick\, comfortable\, reliable\, and sustainable mobility.\nEnsure access to jobs\, education\, recreation\, and other needs in urban areas.\nPromote public transport and non-motorized transport over private vehicles.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Municipal Corporation is headed by the_______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Municipal Commissioner\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chief Minister\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mayor\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 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 Municipal Commissioner\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mayor\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 \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 0% \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:20260717T063008Z 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 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 ______ 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 Pitch\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Echo\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tone\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 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 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 \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 town planning pattern of Jaipur is in______ form. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Irregular\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Grid\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Radial\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Circular\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 Scotia\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nosing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Riser\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Soffit\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In architectural terms\, a "soffit" refers to the underside of any architectural element\, such as an arch\, balcony\, or\, in this case\, a flight of stairs. It is the exposed surface beneath the staircase. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The soil of the site should be good enough with high safe bearing capacity to provide economical foundations is a criterion appropriate for ______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic Conditions\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Determining costing of the project\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Site Selection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reducing costing of the project\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The soil's bearing capacity is a critical physical characteristic evaluated during site selection. Good soil with high bearing capacity ensures stable and economical foundations\, directly influencing the suitability and cost-effectiveness of a location for construction. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-53/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTSTAMP:20260718T093331Z CREATED:20260718T093331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T093331Z UID:346-1784332800-1784419199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ 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 Country\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 Regional\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 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 Organic Street System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concentric Street System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rectangular Street System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rectangular combined with Radial Street System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \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 Butterfly shape\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Human body\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Elephant structure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tree structure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Le Corbusier analogized Chandigarh’s plan to a human body. The Capitol Complex (head)\, city center (heart)\, parklands (lungs)\, network of roads (circulatory system)\, and industrial areas (limbs) each represent a biological function\, creating an organized\, organic city structure. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is an example of ancient town planning ? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lavasa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chandigarh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n GIFT city\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Harappa\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 Scaffolding\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Underpinning\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-54/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTSTAMP:20260720T060845Z CREATED:20260720T060845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T060845Z UID:348-1784505600-1784591999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Laurie Baker\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ebenezer Howard\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 National Core Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Notified Core Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Capital Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Notified 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 Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Conceptual Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Structural Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Estimated Plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Development Plan is a statutory document that serves as a general plan for the future layout of a city. It guides the planned growth and development of urban areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an importance of Neighborhood Planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Aims at welding various elements of social and cultural life of community\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Helps 1n developing community spirit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 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 Hazardous Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Commercial Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial Zone\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an aspect of zoning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Height Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Use Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Service Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Density Zoning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zoning in urban planning generally covers: \n\nUse Zoning → residential\, commercial\, industrial\, etc.\nDensity Zoning → limits on population density or built-up area.\nHeight Zoning → restrictions on building heights.\n\nBut Service Zoning is not a recognized aspect of zoning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is prepared either for improvement of an old city or for a new town to be developed? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Structure plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Foundation plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 areas cannot be a part of regional planning? \n\n \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 Agricultural Region\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Planning deals with the allocation and development of large areas such as: Recreational areas\, Agricultural regions\, Industrial regions but building services — like water supply\, electricity\, sanitation within individual buildings — are part of urban/local planning\, not regional planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following 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 Country Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n International Planning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 A narrow street or approach road with a dead-end is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Cul-De-Sac Street\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Conurbation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Belt\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Focal point\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Cul-de-sac is a narrow street or approach road that ends in a dead-end\, often with a turning space at the end. 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Purpose Plan for special areas comes under: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Core Area planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Investment Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Regional plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Special Purpose Plan is prepared for special areas or specific objectives\, such as: \n\nIndustrial estates\nTourism zones\nHeritage zones\nInvestment regions\n\nThese plans fall under Specific and Investment Planning\, not the broader Development or Regional Plans. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A ______ plan of a particular town or city shows various zones like residential zone\, public zone\, commercial zone\, industrial zone\, educational zone\, open and green spices\, water bodies\, railway\, etc. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Site\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Landuse\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Topographical\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Schematic\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Landuse Plan of a town/city shows the distribution of different zones\, such as: \n\nResidential\nCommercial\nIndustrial\nPublic/semi-public\nEducational\nOpen/green spaces\nWater bodies & transport networks\n\nIt’s a key part of urban development planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Based on which way\, a park cannot be classified? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to size\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to climate\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to character\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to purpose\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parks are generally classified: \n\nAccording to size → e.g.\, neighborhood parks\, city parks\, regional parks.\nAccording to character → ornamental\, natural\, themed\, etc.\nAccording to purpose → recreational\, ecological\, cultural\, etc.\n\nBut they are not classified according to climate. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following data is not required for the preparation of a development plan of a town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Environment of site\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Name of private land owners\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land use Pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transport Facilities\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For preparing a Development Plan of a town\, planners need: \n\nEnvironment of site (A)\nTransport facilities (C)\nLand use pattern (D)\n\nBut the names of private landowners (B) are not relevant at the planning stage — only the land use and ownership categories matter\, not individual names. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _____ parks are primarily meant for the study of plant specimens. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Botanical\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Zoological\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Meteorological\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanical parks/gardens are primarily established for the study\, conservation\, and display of plant specimens — including rare\, medicinal\, or exotic species. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following are the powers not given to local authorities\, to enforce zonal plans? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of designs of building by private owners\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of plans of the proposed structures\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Acquisition of privately owned lands\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Prohibiting the undesirable use of land\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Local authorities have powers to: \n\nApprove plans and designs of proposed buildings (A & B)\nRegulate land use and prohibit undesirable uses (D)\n\nBut acquisition of privately owned land is not their power; land acquisition is generally done by the state government under relevant laws. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an advantage of vertical growth of a city? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Considerable saving of land\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n High population density\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Upper floors can enjoy views of natural sceneries\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mobility\, water supply\, solid waste management are: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Institutional infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Physical infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Physical infrastructure refers to the basic facilities and services necessary for the functioning of a city\, including: \n\nMobility (roads\, public transport)\nWater supply\nSolid waste management\nSewage systems\, electricity\, drainage\, etc.\nSocial infrastructure → schools\, hospitals\, community centers.\nEconomic infrastructure → markets\, banks\, industrial zones.\nInstitutional infrastructure → government offices\, administrative buildings.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Education\, health care and entertainment are called which type of infrastructure? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Institutional infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Physical infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Social infrastructure refers to facilities that improve the quality of life and human well-being\, such as: \n\nEducation → schools\, colleges\, universities\nHealthcare → hospitals\, clinics\nEntertainment & recreation → parks\, theaters\, sports facilities\n\nThis contrasts with physical infrastructure (roads\, water supply) and economic infrastructure (markets\, banks). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Provisions for Heritage and Conservation areas will come under which among the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Comprehensive Mobility Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Utility Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Special Area Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Promotion Rules\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Area Planning focuses on areas requiring unique attention within a city\, such as: \n\nHeritage and conservation zones\nEco-sensitive areas\nFlood-prone or environmentally critical zones\n\nIt ensures preservation and regulated development in these areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a characteristic of a slum? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Over-crowding\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Good sanitation management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social isolation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Fire hazards\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slums typically exhibit: \n\nSocial isolation (B)\nOvercrowding (C)\nFire hazards (D)\nPoor housing\, inadequate water supply\, and poor sanitation\, so good sanitation management is not a characteristic.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a cause of slum? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrialization\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Improper use of Land\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hygiene Maintenance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lack of Zoning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Causes of slums typically include: \n\nIndustrialization → rapid migration to cities (A)\nImproper use of land → unplanned settlements (C)\nLack of zoning → chaotic development (D)\n\nHygiene maintenance (B) is not a cause; in fact\, poor hygiene is a consequence of slums. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The land contained in the set-back belongs to______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Owner of the property\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Local Governing Body\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Central Government\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Government\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set-back refers to the minimum distance a building must be set back from the street\, road\, or boundary. The land within the set-back still belongs to the property owner\, though its use may be restricted by building regulations for safety\, light\, ventilation\, and aesthetics. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Dharavi'\, the largest slum area of Asia\, is situated in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hyderabad\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chennai\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kolkata\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mumbai\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dharavi\, located in Mumbai\, is Asia’s largest slum\, known for its high population density and small-scale industries like leather\, textiles\, and recycling. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per URDPFI guidelines\, Sector Plan shall be reviewed at least once in every______ years \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 7\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 10\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 3\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 5\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to URDPFI (Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation) Guidelines\, a Sector Plan should be reviewed at least once every 5 years to ensure it remains relevant and accommodates changing urban needs. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a requirement of a new town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Effective Road Network\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic Conditions\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recreation Centers\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Parks & Playgrounds\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Requirements of a new town typically include: \n\nRecreation centers (A)\nEffective road network (C)\nParks & playgrounds (D)\n\nClimatic conditions (B) are not a requirement; they are a natural factor\, not a planned feature of a new town.;5 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NHP stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Native Housing for Poor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing for Poor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Native Housing Policy\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NHP refers to the National Housing Policy\, which aims to: \n\nProvide affordable housing to all sections of society.\nPromote slum-free cities.\nEncourage planned urban development and sustainable housing solutions.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When the town develops away from the heart of the parent city\, the town is called : \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ribbon\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scattered town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Combined town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Satellite town\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A satellite town is a smaller town or urban area that develops away from the main city (parent city) but is economically and socially connected to it. \nExamples: Faridabad\, Gurgaon\, Noida near Delhi. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is the first private planned hill city of India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lavasa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chandigarh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jaipur\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gandhinagar\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lavasa\, near Pune\, Maharashtra\, is India’s first private planned hill city\, developed as a modern urban township with integrated residential\, commercial\, and recreational facilities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An open strip of land provided on the periphery of a town for the special purpose of limiting the growth of a town is known as_ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Cul-De-Sac street\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Focal Point\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Conurbation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Belt\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Green Belt is an open strip of land around a town or city intended to: \n\nLimit urban sprawl\nProvide recreational spaces\nPreserve the environment and natural landscapes\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a measure to prevent slum formation? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Carry out effective social education\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Availability of sufficient number of subsidized cheap housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Deprived of social education\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Formation of strict rules and regulations\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Measures to prevent slum formation include: \n\nStrict rules and regulations (A)\nAvailability of subsidized/affordable housing (C)\nEffective social education and awareness (D)\n\nDepriving people of social education (B) would promote slum formation\, not prevent it. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a metropolis as per Lewis Mumford categories? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Calcutta\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n London\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jaisalmer\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bombay\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to Lewis Mumford’s city classification\, a metropolis is a large\, densely populated city with significant economic\, political\, and cultural importance. \n\nBombay (Mumbai)\, Calcutta (Kolkata)\, and London fit this category.\nJaisalmer is a small historic town and does not qualify as a metropolis.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wild Life Protection Act\, 1972 gave provision for the creation of National Parks\, Sanctuaries and Closed Area. Further\, for the purpose of buffers around these protected areas as shock absorber\, ______ were declared. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ecological Zones\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sensitive Zones\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-submissive Zones\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-friendly Zones\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under the Wild Life Protection Act\, 1972\, areas around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries were designated as Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) to: \n\nAct as buffers or shock absorbers\nMinimize negative impacts of human activities on protected areas\nPreserve biodiversity and ecological balance\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel was constituted by government of India for which among the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-submissive areas\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sensitive area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-friendly area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sanitary areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP)\, also known as the Dr. Madhav Gadgil Committee (2011)\, was constituted to: \n\nIdentify eco-sensitive areas (ESAs) in the Western Ghats.\nRecommend measures to conserve biodiversity and regulate development in these fragile regions.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ refers to a network that provides the "ingredients" for solving urban and climatic challenges by a combination of infrastructure\, ecological restoration and urban design to connect people with nature. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Red-Yellow Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blue-Green Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blue-Red Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blue-Yellow Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) refers to an integrated network of natural and semi-natural systems\, such as: \n\nWater bodies (blue)\nParks\, green spaces\, wetlands (green)\n\nIt helps cities: \n\nManage floods and stormwater\nImprove air quality and urban climate\nConnect people with nature while supporting biodiversity.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which type of Natural Hazards is not covered under National Disaster Management Guidelines? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Riot Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tsunami Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flood Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Earthquake Management\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The National Disaster Management Guidelines (NDMA) in India focus on natural hazards such as earthquakes\, floods\, cyclones\, and tsunamis\, providing strategies for preparedness\, mitigation\, and response. Riot management\, however\, is not a natural hazard; it falls under law and order issues\, managed by the police and internal security agencies. Hence\, it is not covered under NDMA guidelines. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In rating systems of green building in India\, GRIHA stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Integrated Holistic Assessment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Interior Habitat Assessment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Integrated Housing Assessment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GRIHA is India’s own national rating system for green buildings\, developed by TERI and endorsed by the Government of India. It assesses a building’s environmental performance over its life cycle\, focusing on energy efficiency\, water management\, waste reduction\, and sustainable materials. Unlike LEED\, which is international\, GRIHA is tailored to India’s climatic and developmental context \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In which of the following\, property tax rebate is not offered for implementing certain desirable projects as an incentive? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Solar power installation in building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hydraulic Parking Facilities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rain water harvesting\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green building\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Property tax rebates are commonly offered as incentives for: \n\nSolar power installations (A)\nGreen building features (C)\nRainwater harvesting systems (D)\nHydraulic parking facilities (B) are generally considered infrastructure upgrades\, not a sustainability measure\, so rebates are not typically offered.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In town planning\, the new areas to be opened up for development are clearly marked and divided into smaller areas of about 100-200 hectares. Each such are called______. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Demand\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Scheme\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Method\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Proposal\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In town planning\, when new areas are identified for development\, they are divided into smaller units of about 100–200 hectares\, known as Town Planning Schemes (TPS). A TPS includes detailed planning for land use\, roads\, open spaces\, amenities\, and services to ensure systematic urban growth. This method prevents haphazard expansion and provides infrastructure in advance. The other options—Proposal\, Method\, and Demand—are not technical terms used for this process. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a policy to protect environment in India? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development\, 1992\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Environment Protection Act\, 1986\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Environment Policy\, 2006\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing Scheme\, 2015\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n India has several environment-focused policies such as the National Environment Policy\, 2006\, the National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development\, 1992\, and the Environment Protection Act\, 1986\, which provide legal and strategic frameworks for environmental protection. The National Housing Scheme\, 2015 (PMAY)\, however\, is aimed at providing affordable housing to urban and rural poor\, not environmental protection. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-62/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP:20260730T060639Z CREATED:20260730T060639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T060639Z UID:368-1785369600-1785455999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following mechanisms is not used to assemble land and/or develop land? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban Governance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n TP Scheme\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land Reservation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land Acquisition\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mechanisms like Land Acquisition\, Land Reservation\, and Town Planning (TP) Schemes are tools used to assemble or develop land for urban projects\, infrastructure\, and planned growth. Urban Governance\, however\, refers to the systems and processes of managing cities—policy-making\, administration\, and service delivery—rather than directly assembling or developing land \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengal comes under which of the following climatic zone \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hilly Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dry zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hot-humid zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hot - arid zone\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n West Bengal\, particularly its southern and coastal regions\, falls under the hot-humid climatic zone as per India’s climatic classification. This zone is characterized by high temperatures\, heavy rainfall\, and high humidity\, especially during the monsoon season. While northern Bengal has hilly areas (Darjeeling)\, the majority of the state’s climate is hot-humid\, not dry or arid. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ means measures aimed at reducing the risk\, impact or effects of a disaster or threatening disaster situation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximization\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Modification\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mitigation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Migration\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitigation refers to steps taken to reduce the risk\, impact\, or effects of disasters before they occur. Examples include building flood defenses\, enforcing earthquake-resistant construction codes\, and preserving wetlands for flood control. It focuses on long-term risk reduction rather than emergency response. The other options—maximization\, modification\, and migration—do not specifically relate to disaster risk management. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ thrive as centers of man habitation\, production and cultural development\, despite the challenges posed by climate change\, population growth and globalization \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Restricting cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Restructuring cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Resilient cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Resonating cities\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Resilient cities are urban areas that can withstand\, adapt to\, and recover quickly from challenges such as climate change\, rapid population growth\, and globalization. They ensure continuity of habitation\, economic production\, and cultural development despite shocks or stresses. The other options—restricting\, restructuring\, and resonating cities—do not represent a recognized urban planning concept in this context. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The magnitude of the heat island effect does not depend on the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n wind condition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n soil condition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sky condition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n time of the day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The urban heat island (UHI) effect refers to higher temperatures in cities compared to surrounding rural areas. Its intensity depends on-sky condition (clear skies increase heat retention)\, time of day (nighttime shows stronger UHI)\, and wind conditions (strong winds reduce UHI). Soil condition\, however\, has minimal influence in urbanized areas\, since most surfaces are covered by concrete\, asphalt\, and buildings. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-63/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTSTAMP:20260731T054242Z CREATED:20260731T054242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T054242Z UID:370-1785456000-1785542399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is a building which seek to harness all the natural elements in its design and construction to an optimum level so as to have eco- friendly\, low energy and low water consumption building and at the same time providing fresh and healthy environment to its occupants \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Affordable building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Efficient building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Smart building\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A green building is designed to efficiently use natural resources like sunlight\, air\, water\, and materials to minimize environmental impact. It emphasizes eco-friendly construction\, low energy use\, water conservation\, and waste reduction while ensuring a healthy and comfortable environment for occupants. Unlike efficient\, affordable\, or smart buildings\, the green building concept specifically focuses on sustainability and environmental balance \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a requirement of ideal city road? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sufficient width to accommodate the traffic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Straight alignment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Have smooth wearing surface\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Should have sharp turns and the junctions need not be designed.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An ideal city road must ensure safe\, smooth\, and efficient traffic flow. This requires sufficient width\, a smooth surface\, and a well-planned alignment. Roads should avoid sharp turns and must have properly designed junctions to minimize accidents and congestion. Option (D) contradicts these principles\, as sharp turns and poorly designed junctions create hazards and disrupt traffic movement. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The concept of ______\, to manage the disaster\, is practised. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incentive Response System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Indirect Response System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incident Resonating System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incident Response System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Incident Response System (IRS) is the framework practiced in India to manage disasters effectively. It ensures a standardized command\, control\, and coordination structure\, enabling multiple agencies to work together during emergencies. IRS assigns clear roles\, responsibilities\, and communication channels for efficient disaster response. The other options—Incident Resonating System\, Indirect Response System\, and Incentive Response System—are incorrect and not recognized in disaster management. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is a feature on Mitigation of Flood Management? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n By not diverting flood water\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Measures for integration of soil\, water and forest management and form part of soil conservation\, watershed development and forestry programs\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Implementation of activities which include construction of dams and Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) works.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sensitive earthquake seismic zones should be identified at city or region or district level\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The space at a road junction over that traffic is not allowed to move\, is known as which among the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Roundabouts\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kerb\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pedestrian Traffic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic Island\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A traffic island is a raised or marked area at a road junction where vehicles are not allowed to move. It helps channelize traffic\, separate opposing flows\, and provide safety zones for pedestrians. Roundabouts guide circular traffic flow\, kerbs are raised edges of pavements\, and pedestrian traffic refers to people walking. Thus\, only a traffic island defines the restricted space at junctions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 67% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-64/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR