BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Architecture - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Architecture X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Architecture REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260713T062133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T062347Z UID:335-1783900800-1783987199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 40\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cadastral map shows \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Vegetation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Water Bodies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Landownership\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 \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 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 Urban Infrastructure and Governance (UIG)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Launched in 2005\, JNNURM was the Government of India’s flagship urban development programme aimed at improving urban infrastructure and basic services in cities\, especially for the urban poor. UIG (Urban Infrastructure and Governance) was one of the sub-missions under JNNURM \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Constitution's 74th (seventy-fourth) Amendment -1992 provides for the setting up of a _________ once in five years\, to review the financial position of the municipalities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Fiscal Commission\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Fiscal Committee\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Finance Commission\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Finance Committee\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 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 Improve infrastructural facilities in towns & cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban sector reforms at state level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Promote planned integrated development of towns/cities.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Encourage public-private-partnership in infrastructural development.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an advantage of horizontal growth of a town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximum use of natural light and air\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Density of population is low.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Require more land for the same space area.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Good number of parks and gardens could be developed\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 41% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-49/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260712T062829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T062829Z UID:333-1783814400-1783900799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 4\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ________ is a traditional public sector procurement model for infrastructure... \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lease\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Operational Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Turnkey Project\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Turnkey Project\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 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 \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 b) Linear\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Square\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Cross-shaped\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 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 Superpasticizer is added in a concrete mix to \n\n \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 c) Reduce the content of the coarse aggregate\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Reduce the flow\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 \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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 55% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-48/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260701T082157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T082157Z UID:330-1783641600-1783727999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 46\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sight Distance is considered in the design of- \n\n \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 c) Auditorium\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 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 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Alonso Model\, developed by William Alonso\, is a spatial economic model that explains how land use and land value patterns develop in urban areas based on the concept of commuting costs and accessibility to the central business district. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n After independence\, at which level the first attempt for planning of rural development was made on? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Panchayati level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Tehsil level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Block level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) District 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 . Who wrote ‘The population Bomb’? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Meadows\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Ehrlich\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of them\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Amartya Sen\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n : "The Population Bomb" was written by biologist Paul Ehrlich. The Population Bomb by Paul R. Ehrlich (1968) warns of impending global crises due to overpopulation\, specifically predicting mass starvation\, environmental degradation\, resource shortages\, and societal upheaval. The book argued the Earth could not sustain a rapidly growing human population\, advocates for urgent population control measures\, and sparked widespread public discussion on the topic\, though many of its specific predictions did not materialize \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n . Sight Distance is considered in the design of- \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Open Kitchen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Road intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Fenestration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Auditorium\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sight distance is crucial in road design because it refers to the visible distance ahead a driver needs to safely stop or react to potential hazards like oncoming traffic or obstacles. This is particularly important at intersections where vehicles from multiple roads converge \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 52% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-47/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260701T082042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T082042Z UID:328-1783555200-1783641599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 17\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 c) Curvilinear proportional\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) All of the above\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 Folk Work and Place was given by? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Doxiadis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Patrick Geddes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n : It is a town planning theory that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the community (Folk)\, the economic activities (Work)\, and the physical environment (Place) in creating a sustainable and harmonious region. The theory is also called as The Geddesian Triad. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than ___ (in MPa) \n\n \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 a) 100\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 One hectare is equal to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 10\,000 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 4000 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 4048 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 4840sq.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 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 a) 4% to 5%\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 56% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-46/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260701T081112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T081112Z UID:326-1783468800-1783555199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 33\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The_______ may include State Urbanization Policy\, State Land Utilization Policy for guiding future development \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Perspective Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Master plan\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 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 Self-Survey\, Interviews\, Direct Inspections are the techniques used in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tertiary Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n City Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Secondary Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Primary Survey\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Survey involves the direct collection of original data from the field using methods like: \n\nSelf-surveys (questionnaires filled out by respondents)\nInterviews (face-to-face or telephonic interactions)\nDirect inspections (on-site observations and measurements)\n\nThese techniques are essential for gathering first-hand\, up-to-date\, and specific information needed for planning and analysis. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is also known as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Space Index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Area Relationship\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAR and FSI are essentially the same term\, referring to the ratio of a building's total floor area to the land area on which it is built \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In ________ approach\, the responsibilities for designing\, building\, financing\, operating and maintaining are bundled together and transferred to private sector partners. Varying degree of financial responsibilities is transferred to the private sector. Direct user fees are the most common revenue source \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Design-Build- Finance-Operate (DBFO)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Build -Rehabilitate -Operate- Transfer (BROT)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Design -Build- Operate- Maintain (DBOM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Build - Transfer and Operate (BTO)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 The ________ Is based on the observation that any urban center encounters limitations to their expansion due to physiographic features\, existing land use and technology of infrastructure. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Multiple Nuclei Theory\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\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 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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 58% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-45/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260708 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260701T080819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T080819Z UID:324-1783382400-1783468799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 18\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With reference to the Parking Standards\, the term ECS refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Emergency Car Space\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Equivalent Car Space\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Emergency Car Service\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Equal Car Space\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n One of the options have been changed in this question to accommodate the correct answer. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In connection with rural housing\, the contribution of this English architect settled in India\, is substantial... \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Joseph Allen Stein\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Laurie Baker\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laurie Baker\, an English architect who settled in India\, made a significant contribution to rural and low-cost housing. He was known for using local materials\, cost-effective construction techniques\, and climate-responsive design. His work emphasized simplicity\, sustainability\, and aesthetic value\, making quality housing accessible to the poor and marginalized \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For Arterial Roads\, Right of Way ranges between________ mts. and design speed is________ Km/hr \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 50-80\,50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 6-15\,15\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 12-30\,30\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 30-50\,50\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For Arterial Roads\, the typical Right of Way (ROW) ranges from 50 to 80 meters\, and the design speed is usually 50 km/hr. Arterial roads are designed to carry large volumes of traffic at higher speeds\, and therefore require a larger ROW to accommodate multiple lanes and associated infrastructure like sidewalks and medians. The design speed is the speed used to determine the geometric design features of the road. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Identify the appropriate hierarchy of urban roads from given options with reference to space standards of lane width \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 Distributor/Collector Roads\, Local Street\, Arterial Road\, Sub Arterial Road\, Urban Expressway\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _________ includes a building or part thereof used for storage\, handling\, manufacture or processing of which involves highly corrosive\, toxic or noxious alkalis\, acids\, or other liquids\, gases or chemicals producing flame\, fumes and explosive mixtures etc. or which result in division of matter into fine particles capable of spontaneous ignition \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial Building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Assembly Building\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Hazardous Building is defined as a building or part thereof used for storage\, handling\, or processing of dangerous substances like toxic chemicals\, gases\, flammable materials\, or substances that may produce explosions\, flames\, fumes\, or spontaneous ignition. Such buildings require strict safety regulations and special construction standards to prevent accidents. \n  \n  \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 62% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-44/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260701T080212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T080212Z UID:322-1783296000-1783382399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 40\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ________ 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 Smart living\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Happy living\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tchno living\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Smart Living" refers to the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology into homes\, enabling devices to communicate and automate functions\, leading to increased efficiency and convenience. \nHappy living: While "happy living" might describe a goal of smart living\, it's not the specific term for the trend of built-in smart devices in homes. \nTechno living: "Techno living" is a more general term encompassing the use of advanced technology in everyday life\, not specifically focused on connected home devices \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Urban Governance is leveraging ________ to ensure safety and security while safeguarding privacy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Research and Intelligence\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Smart surveillance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Intelligent monitoring\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Artificial intelligence\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI is being used in urban governance to analyze large datasets to predict potential threats\, identify safety issues\, and optimize resource allocation\, all while aiming to minimize intrusion on individual privacy by using sophisticated data analysis techniques and ensuring transparency in its application. \nResearch and Intelligence: While research and intelligence are important components of urban governance\, they are not the specific technology being leveraged to ensure safety and security with a focus on privacy concerns. \nSmart surveillance: This term directly implies a focus on extensive monitoring\, which can raise significant privacy concerns. \nIntelligent monitoring: Although "intelligent" suggests advanced technology\, it lacks the specific reference to AI's ability to process complex data and make informed decisions based on it. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a favourable topographical feature contributing to the origin of the towns? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Forest areas for getting natural resources\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) River banks\, sea and ocean fronts\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 c) Plain areas useful for business activities\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 The streets of Mohanjo-daro were located as per the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Grid Iron plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ring and Radial plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Zig Zag pattern\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 67% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-43/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260701T080042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T080042Z UID:320-1783209600-1783295999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 'Spatial databases' are also known as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Geodatabases\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Monodatabases\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concurrent databases\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Spatial databases\, also known as geodatabases\, are databases designed to store\, query\, and manipulate geographic or spatial data. They support spatial features like points\, lines\, and polygons\, and allow spatial queries and analysis. Geodatabase is the term widely used in GIS platforms such as ArcGIS. It can store both spatial (location-based) and attribute (descriptive) data. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “___________” 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 Suitability\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Longevity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walkability\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Positivity\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Which of the following softwares are used for developing vehicle route? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Remote sensing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n GIS\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Autodesk Revit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n STAAD Pro\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 are the digital data creation methods used for GIS data creation? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Orthorectified imagery\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both A and B\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 statements is true about the capabilities of GIS? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Data capture and preparation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Data manipulation\, analysis and presentation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Data management\, including storage and maintenance\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 53% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-42/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260701T075811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T075811Z UID:318-1783123200-1783209599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 35\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following are one of the objectives of SEZ? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Investment from Foreign sources\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Promotion of export of services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Generation of economic activity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\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 URDPFI stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation & Implementation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban and Rural Development Plans Financing & Implementation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban and Rural Development Plans Formulation & Implementation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban and Regional Development Plans Financing & Implementation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n H.K. Mewada and Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n H.K. Mewada and Prakash Apte\, Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The master plan of Gandhinagar was prepared by H.K. Mewada and Prakash Apte. They were both Indian town planners who had previously worked with Le Corbusier on the Chandigarh project. While Gandhinagar's planning was influenced by Le Corbusier's work\, the master plan itself was primarily the work of Mewada and Apte. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per SHYAMA PRASAD MUKHERJI RURBAN MISSION\, a ‘Rurban cluster’ would be a cluster of villages with a \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n I and II\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only I\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only II\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Rectangular grid pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Radial street pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rectangular with diagonal pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concentric and radial street pattern\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 63% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-41/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260701T075316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T075530Z UID:315-1783036800-1783123199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which projects need RERA registration? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Plotted development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Residential & Commercial\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 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 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 For setting up Committee for Metropolitan 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 To whom does the Chairperson of every Metropolitan Planning Committee forward the development plan\, as recommended by such a Committee? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Finance Minister\, Government of India\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The State Government\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chairperson of a Metropolitan Planning Committee forwards the development plan to the State Government. According to the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act\, Metropolitan Planning Committees are responsible for preparing development plans for metropolitan areas. These committees are required to forward the draft plan to the State Government for further action. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Risk” usually _____ as the project progresses \n\n \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 Remains same\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 The PERT in project management means program evaluation and _____ technique. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reconciliation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reconsideration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Review\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Resource\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 50% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-40/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260701T074712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T074712Z UID:313-1782950400-1783036799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 31\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rehabilitation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mitigation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reconstruction\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Taxpayers of the town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Members of the Legislative Assembly\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Educated citizens of the town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Elected ward members\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a Municipality\, the Chairman (or President) is elected by the elected ward members (councillors) from among themselves. Citizens directly elect the ward members\, but the Chairman is chosen indirectly by these members. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following is not a Natural Disaster? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flood\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tsunami\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blowout\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Volcano eruption\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 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 66% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-39/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260701T074215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T074215Z UID:311-1782864000-1782950399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Both rural and urban\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 \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 _________ is the elected head of Gram Panchayat. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n M.P\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n M.L.A\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sarpanch\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Councilor\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Whose offer has been approved by the Ministry of Urban Development for cooperation in conducting the 'Cities Challenge' competition to select the cities for financing under the Smart Cities Mission? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rockefeller Foundation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bloomberg Philanthropies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n USAID\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Pondicherry\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Goa\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Diu became the first Union Territory in India to achieve 100% solar power generation\, meaning it meets all of its daytime electricity needs through solar energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 64th and 65th\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 69th and 70th\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 53% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-38/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260630T053416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T053416Z UID:308-1782777600-1782863999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 41\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How many cities were covered under JNNURM as mission cities? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 43\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 53\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 73\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 63\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 Toilet System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flush System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Drainage System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sanitary System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A sanitary system encompasses the infrastructure and practices designed to safely collect\, transport\, treat\, and dispose of human waste\, preventing the spread of waterborne diseases. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Government of India 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 2027\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 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 Government of India's scheme AMRUT stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Renewal and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Redevelopment and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Rejuvenation 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 \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 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 None\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 Only 2\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 43% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-attempt-now/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260629T063507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T063507Z UID:305-1782691200-1782777599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 36\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effluent is mainly generated from which of these? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Factories\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hospitals\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Offices\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Houses\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effluent refers to wastewater discharged from industrial facilities\, often containing chemicals and other pollutants\, whereas sewage is typically generated from household waste like wastewater from toilets\, sinks\, and washing machines. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most ideal disinfectant used for drinking water throughout the world is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nitrogen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chlorine\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Alum\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lime\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chlorine is the most commonly used disinfectant in water purification worldwide because it is effective at killing a wide range of pathogens including bacteria\, viruses\, and protozoans. It is also relatively inexpensive and easy to manage in water treatment processes. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Per person per year\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\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 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 Which process is used to remove dirt and sand from wastewater? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flocculation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chlorination\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sedimentation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Aeration\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sedimentation is the process where heavier particles like dirt and sand settle to the bottom of a tank due to gravity\, allowing for their removal. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 68% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-37/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260627T092945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T092945Z UID:301-1782518400-1782604799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Infill and intensification in areas already served by infrastructure is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Greenfield housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Brownfield housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green housing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who laid the philosophical basis of regional planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Frederick Law Olmsted\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 \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 Recycle\, Reuse\, Reduce\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 \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 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 Stratosphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Troposphere\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 Which of the following is a direct indicator of regional development? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per capita consumption of metal\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housing units per 1000 population\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Length of roads per 1000 sq. km\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per capita income\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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:20260624 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260624T120240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T120240Z UID:299-1782259200-1782345599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 36\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Survey before Plan” i.e the principle was advocated by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Lewis Mumford\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Patricks Geddes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Oscar Neimeyer\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Charles Abraham\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick Geddes is widely recognized for introducing the principle of “Survey before Plan”. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The term _______ is used to mean a township for a defence establishment \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Special Township\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Modern Township\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Cantonment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) War Township\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Cantonment refers to a township established for a defense or military establishment. It typically includes: \n\nResidential areas for military personnel\,\nMilitary training grounds\,\nSupport infrastructure like schools\, hospitals\, and markets.\n\nIn India\, Cantonment Boards are civic bodies established under the Cantonments Act\, 2006\, and are administered by the Ministry of Defence. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dandaka\, Swastika\, Padmaka\, Nandyavarta\, are the terms related to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Names of the ancient Indian cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Cultural rituals\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Various types of town plans\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Historic books related to town planning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The terms Dandaka\, Swastika\, Padmaka\, and Nandyavarta refer to various types of town plans used in ancient India. These terms describe different geometric layouts and organizational principles for settlements\, as detailed in treatises like the Manasara Silpa Shastra. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to Lewis Mumford\, _______ is the worst stage of a town\, where the inhabitants prefer to shift to the nearby villages for various reasons such as disease\, famine\, war\, economic breakdown etc. The town may recover or re-establish after an interval of time. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Necropolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Metropolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Tyrannopolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Megalopolis\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to Lewis Mumford\, a renowned urban historian and sociologist\, Necropolis represents the final and worst stage in the life cycle of a town: \n\nIt is marked by decline\, decay\, and near-abandonment.\nPeople migrate away due to war\, disease\, famine\, or economic collapse.\nThe town becomes a "city of the dead" — the literal meaning of Necropolis.\n\nIn this stage\, the town may revive later\, but it essentially loses its vitality during this phase. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following are considered while developing a digital topographic database for GIS? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Topographical maps\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) All the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Aerial photography\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Satellite imagery\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aerial photography: Aerial photographs provide detailed images of the land surface from an aircraft\, offering valuable information about topography\, land features\, and land cover. \nSatellite imagery: Satellite images captured from space provide a broader perspective of the Earth's surface\, offering high-resolution imagery that can be used to depict topography\, elevation changes\, and various geographical features. \nTopographical maps: Traditional topographic maps utilize contour lines to represent elevation changes\, providing crucial data for creating a digital topographic database. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 75% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-35/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260622T072341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T072341Z UID:297-1782086400-1782172799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 34\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _______is a flagship Mission of Government of India\, being implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA)\, launched on 25th June 2015\, addresses urban housing shortage among the EWS/LIG and MIG categories including the slum dweller by ensuring a pucca house to all eligible urban households. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) UJJWALA Yojna\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) MANREGA\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PMAY-U is a flagship mission of the Indian government\, implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\, launched on June 25\, 2015\, to address the urban housing shortage by providing pucca houses to eligible urban households. It specifically targets the Economically Weaker Section (EWS)\, Low Income Group (LIG)\, and Middle Income Group (MIG) categories\, including slum dwellers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’\, …is a definition of following term: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Rural Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Sustainable Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Futuristic Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Urban Development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to achieve speed\, cost effectiveness and better quality construction\, Use of _______must be encouraged for mass housing. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Brick\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) prefabricated factory made building components\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) On site framed structures\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Concrete\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prefabrication offers speed\, cost-effectiveness\, and better quality for mass housing due to its efficiency in factory settings\, reduced on-site labour\, and standardized construction. This method involves manufacturing building components in a factory and assembling them on-site. This allows for streamlined production\, reduced waste\, and consistent quality control. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n various groups in society\, that are often overlooked\, such as low-income and minority groups and contribute to the development process by creating a situation with many competing plan proposals. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Rational Planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Radical Planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Incremental Planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Advocacy planning Model\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The theory of urban planning where planners represent the interests of various groups in society\, often overlooked like low-income and minority groups\, is called Advocacy Planning Model. Advocacy planning emphasizes actively advocating for the needs of these underrepresented communities by actively engaging with them and ensuring their voices are heard in the planning process\, leading to a more equitable distribution of power and benefits within development projects. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In India\, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)\, is headed by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) The Chief Minister\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) The District Collector\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) The Prime Minister\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) The President\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chairperson: Prime Minister \nVice Chairperson: Appointed (if needed) with rank of Cabinet Minister \nMembers: Up to 9 members\, including experts from various disaster-related fields. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 68% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-34/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTSTAMP:20260727T203343 CREATED:20260620T115310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T115310Z UID:295-1782000000-1782086399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brownfield sites refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Previously Used\, Contaminated or damaged sites\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Non-Agricultural Land parcels\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Agricultural land parcels\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Outskirts sites\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Brownfield site refers to land that has been previously used\, often for industrial or commercial purposes\, and is now abandoned or underutilized\, potentially contaminated or damaged\, and requires remediation before redevelopment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n One of the most important legal tools to acquire the land\, not only for future growth but also for a large number of public uses is the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Model Town Planning Act\, 1957 (subsequently Amended in 1960)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Land acquisition Act of 1894 (subsequently amended in 1961)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Municipal Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Rent Control Act\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Land Acquisition Act\, 1894\, later amended in 1961\, was the primary legal framework in India used by the government to acquire land for public purposes\, such as: \n\nInfrastructure development (roads\, railways\, schools\, hospitals)\nUrban expansion and development projects\nPlanned growth of cities and towns\n\nThis law provided the legal mechanism for compulsory acquisition of land from private owners with compensation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is the important segment of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) with the mandate of providing Earth Observation (EO) data from space and aerial platforms to users develop technologies for the management of natural resource\, support disaster monitoring and management and capacity building for utilization of EO data? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) National Institute of Urban Affairs(NIUA)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Survey of India(SoI)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Niti Aayog\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is a key segment of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with the following mandates: \n\nProviding Earth Observation (EO) data from satellites and aerial platforms.\nDeveloping technologies for natural resource management\, agriculture\, forestry\, water\, environment\, etc.\nSupporting disaster monitoring and management using satellite imagery.\n\nConducting capacity building and training for effective utilization of EO data. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Data products relevant for urban applications from Cartosat-2 satellite can give spatial resolution up to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 1 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 5 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 2.5 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 10 m\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The first town planning legislation was enacted in India in 1915 under the title\, \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Urban Land Ceiling Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) The Bombay Town Planning Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Rent Control Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Municipal Act\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bombay Town Planning Act of 1915 was indeed the first town planning legislation enacted in India. This act empowered the Bombay Municipal Corporation to create town-planning schemes for urban development and redevelopment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 60% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-33/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTSTAMP:20260727T203344 CREATED:20260620T111749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T111755Z UID:293-1781913600-1781999999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 33\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Composting\, Biomethanation\, incineration are the terms related to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chemical waste management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Solid waste management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Waste water management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pollution Control\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Composting is a biological process that decomposes organic materials\, like food scraps and yard waste\, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment called compost. It's a key component of solid waste management\, helping to reduce landfill waste\, recycle valuable resources\, and improve soil health. \nBiomethanation\, also known as anaerobic digestion\, is a process that converts organic waste into biogas\, a renewable energy source\, through the action of microorganisms in the absence of oxygen. In the context of Solid Waste Management (SWM)\, biomethanation offers a sustainable solution for treating biodegradable waste\, reducing landfill burden\, and generating energy. \n  \nIncineration in Solid Waste Management (SWM) is the process of burning solid waste to reduce its volume and potentially recover energy. It's a thermal treatment method used to dispose of various types of waste\, including municipal solid waste (MSW)\, hazardous waste\, and medical waste. While it offers benefits like volume reduction and potential energy recovery\, it also presents challenges like ash disposal and potential air emissions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Preserve and revitalize soul of the heritage city to reflect the city’s unique character by encouraging aesthetically appealing\, accessible\, informative & secured environment.” is a scheme statement of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Heritage City Development & Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n World Heritage Sites\, UNESCO\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HRIDAY stands for Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana\, launched by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs on 21 January 2015. It is a central sector scheme funded 100% by the Government of India\, with an allocated outlay of approximately ₹500 crore. HRIDAY focused on 12 heritage cities across India: Ajmer\, Amaravati\, Amritsar\, Badami\, Dwarka\, Gaya\, Kanchipuram\, Velankanni\, Mathura\, Puri\, Varanasi\, and Warangal. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _______serves as the apex public policy think tank of the Government of the Republic of India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) National Urban Information System (NUIS)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) National Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NITI Aayog serves as the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India\, established in 2015 to replace the Planning Commission. Its key roles include: \nFormulating national development strategies \nAdvising on economic policy\, infrastructure\, and innovation \nPromoting cooperative federalism \nMonitoring and evaluating key government programs. \n  \nNational Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) – Focuses only on urban planning (under Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs). \nNational Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS) – Deals with geospatial data for resource management (under ISRO). \nNational Urban Information System (NUIS) – A GIS-based urban database project\, not a policy body \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Principal Functions of the CPCB\, as spelt out in the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act\, 1974\, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act\, 1981 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention\, control and abatement of water pollution\, and\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) to improve the quality of air and to prevent\, control or abate air pollution in the country\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Both (A) and (B)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of (A) and (B)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an attribute of sustainable urban transport? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Non-Conventional source of Energy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Intelligent Transport System (ITS)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Strengthening of Public Transport System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Motorised Transport\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sustainable urban transport prioritizes the efficient movement of people and goods while minimizing negative environmental\, social\, and economic impacts. Key attributes include promoting accessibility\, affordability\, and safety\, while reducing pollution\, congestion\, and resource consumption. It also emphasizes a shift towards public transport\, active mobility (walking and cycling)\, and the use of cleaner fuels. \nStrengthening of Public Transport System – Reduces private vehicle dependency and emissions. \nNon-Conventional Sources of Energy – Promotes electric\, hydrogen\, or solar-powered transport. \nIntelligent Transport System (ITS) – Enhances efficiency through smart traffic management. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 68% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-32/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTSTAMP:20260727T203344 CREATED:20260619T112540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T112540Z UID:289-1781827200-1781913599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 29\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In physical planning\, the Concept of Saturation Flow is associated with \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Electricity flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Wind flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Temperature flow\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturation flow is defined as the maximum flow that can be discharged from a traffic lane when there is a continuous green indication and a continuous queue on the approach \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The shaded area in the following demand-supply graph is known as        . \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b. Consumer Deficit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c. Producer Surplus\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d. Producer Deficit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a. Consumer Surplus\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explanation: Consumer surplus is the monetary gain obtained by consumers because they are able to purchase a product for a price that is less than the highest price that they would be willing to pay. Producer surplus is the amount that producers benefit by selling at a market price that is higher than the least that they would be willing to sell for; this is roughly equal to profit (since producers are not normally willing to sell at a loss and are normally indifferent to selling at a break-even price). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The housing trend of 'Expandable Dwelling is associated with: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Core Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Apartment Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Detached Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Row Housing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Core housing is an attempt at providing low-cost partial-provision habitable housing\nthat serves as an alternative to the conventional full-provision type. The core house is expected to\nbe expanded by families through process of construction support sharing or a subsidized approach. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the following sketch\, P\, Q\, R\, and S refer to elements of an urban space. Identify P\, Q\, R\, S. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b. P-Vista\, Q-Edge\, R- Landmark\, S-Path\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d. P-Landmark\, Q-Edge\, R- Path\, S-Vista\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a. P-Path\, Q-Vista\, R- Edge\, S-Landmark\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c. P-Landmark\, Q-Vista\, R- Path\, S-Edge\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explanation: Kevin Lynch argues that for any given city\, a corresponding set of mental images exist in the minds of the people who experience that city. Contributing to those images are five qualities which Lynch identifies as Paths\, Edges\, Districts\, Nodes\, and Landmarks. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cul-de-sac is associated with \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sectoral Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dead end\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Central Island\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Intersection\n\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 59% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTSTAMP:20260727T203344 CREATED:20260618T060708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T060708Z UID:287-1781740800-1781827199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 18\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Central Place Theory was proposed by: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walter Gropius\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walter Miles\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walter Christaller\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walter Benjamin\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Central place theory is an urban geographical theory that seeks to explain the number\, size and range of market services in a commercial system or human settlements in a residential system. It was introduced in 1933 to explain the spatial distribution of cities across the landscape. The theory was first analyzed by German geographer Walter Christaller\, who asserted that settlements simply functioned as 'central places' providing economic services to surrounding areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which valuation method out of the following options can be adopted when the rental value is not available from the property concerned\, but there are evidences of sale price of the property as a whole for fixing the capitalized value? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Valuation based on cost\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Valuation based on depreciation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Valuation based on profit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Direct comparison with the capital value\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Direct comparison approach is the most commonly known valuation approach. In this method\, recent sales of comparable properties are analyzed to determine the value of a property. In considering any sales evidence\, it is ensured that the property sold has a similar or identical use as the property to be valued \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Radburn city in USA was planned by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Patrick Abercrombie\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Patrick Geddes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Clarence Stein\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Their original vision for Radburn was a self-sufficient city of 30\,000 people. The\nsection of the plan that was finalized and implemented\, designed by planners and landscape\narchitects Clarence Stein and Henry Wright\, focused on the residential and commercial aspects of\nthe original vision. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following methods are predominantly used for the detailed estimation of quantities\nof various items of a building in the construction process? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Long & short wall method and Cubical method\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Long & short wall method and Centre line method\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Centre line method and Plinth area method\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Plinth area method and Cubical method\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Plinth area method and Cubical methods are used for preliminary estimation which is\nan approximate cost estimate. Long wall – short wall method and centreline method are methods of\ndetailed estimation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The fund which is gradually accumulated by way of periodic deposit for the replacement of a building at the end of its useful life is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Life cycle fund\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sinking fund\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Capitalized fund\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Salvage fund\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A sinking fund is a fund established by an economic entity by setting aside revenue over a period of time to fund a future capital expense\, or repayment of a long-term debt \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 62% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-30/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTSTAMP:20260727T203344 CREATED:20260617T091033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T091033Z UID:285-1781654400-1781740799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 11\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who wrote the book "Complexity and Contradiction" in Architecture? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bernhard Tschumi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Robert Venturi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gordon Cullen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bruno Zevi\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture is a book authored by Robert Venturi. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The ratio of transmitted sound power and the power incident on the surface is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transmission index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transmission factor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sound incident factor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sound incident index\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The transmission coefficient (or factor) τ is the ratio of the transmitted sound power\nWt to the incident sound power Wi\, and ranges from 0 to 1. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The White House\, Washington D.C.\, was designed by: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Thomas Jefferson\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sir John Soane\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Charles Bulfinch\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n James Hoban\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n White House\, the residence of President of USA\, was designed by Irish-born architect\nJames Hoban in the Neoclassical style. Hoban modeled the building on Leinster House in Dublin\, a\nbuilding which today houses the Oireachtas\, the Irish legislature. Constructed between 1792 and\n1800\, its exterior walls are Aquia Creek sandstone painted white. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The time in seconds required for a sound made in an enclosed space to diminish by 60 dB is\ncalled \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Metric sabin\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reverberation time\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Interference\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Decay rate\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Reverberation time T60 is defined as the time\, in seconds\, needed by the sound\npressure level to decrease by 60 dB from its original level. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The sound which is transmitted first through the structure is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Impact sound\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Airborne sound\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Structure sound\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transfer sound\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 58% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617 DTSTAMP:20260727T203344 CREATED:20260616T052840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T052840Z UID:283-1781568000-1781654399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz - Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 5\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In architectural design theory\, synectics is referred to as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a study of visual aesthetics of a building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a study of creative processes involving free use of metaphor and analogy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Synectics is a method that works with problem analogies and put them in a different\, seemingly not at all linked\, environment. Method is based on assumption that people are more creative when they understand how creativity works.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a study of synergy between various building materials\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a study of processes in sequence to understand the construction techniques in buildings\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who authored "The Seven Lamps of Architecture"? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n John Ruskin\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n William James\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Paul Horwich\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Seven Lamps of Architecture is a book authored by John Ruskin. The "seven\nlamps" are Sacrifice\, Truth\, Power\, Beauty\, Life\, Memory\, and Obedience. In delineating the\nrelationship of these terms to architecture\, Ruskin distinguishes between architecture and mere\nbuilding. Architecture is an exalting discipline that must dignify and ennoble public life. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A mixing of Romano-Greek and Indian motifs in architecture/sculpture is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gandhara style\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Islamic style\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mauryan style\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ashoka style\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gandhara art\, style of Buddhist visual art that developed in what is now\nnorthwestern Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan between the 1st century BCE and the 7th\ncentury CE. The style\, of Greco-Roman origin\, seems to have flourished largely during the Kushan\ndynasty and was contemporaneous with an important but dissimilar school of Kushan art at Mathura\n(Uttar Pradesh\, India). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In building acoustics\, the function of an acoustical cloud is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n absorbing the white noise from the source\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n creating the echo within the given space\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n reflecting the sound from ceiling for improving the acoustic quality of music\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n creating a new sound by absorbing the noise from surrounding\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Acoustic Ceiling Clouds are sound absorbing materials that are suspended from a\nceiling and reduce unwanted echo and reverberation in a room. The term acoustic cloud in a\nbroader sense can be any ceiling mounted acoustic fixture installed to improve the acoustic quality\nin a space. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Angkor Vat in Cambodia\, is culmination of which one of the following concepts of the\nBuddhist planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nagara\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pancharatna\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Charbagh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dwiratna\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angkor Wat is a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia.  Dominated\nby five corn-cob towers and consecrated in 1150 to the Hindu god Vishnu\, it's considered a\nmasterpiece of Khmer architecture. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 44% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-28/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTSTAMP:20260727T203344 CREATED:20260615T052330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T052330Z UID:281-1781481600-1781567999@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 Radiance software can be used for: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n acoustical measurement for a building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n thermal comfort in a building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n structural design for high rise building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n lighting simulation of interior spaces\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Radiance is used by architects and engineers to predict illumination\, visual quality\nand appearance of innovative design spaces\, and by researchers to evaluate new lighting and\ndaylighting technologies. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Difference between the readings of wet-bulb thermometer and dry-bulb thermometer is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dry – bulb depression\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Wet-bulb depression\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Variable depression\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atmospheric depression\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The wet-bulb depression is the difference between the dry-bulb temperature and the\nwet-bulb temperature. If there is 100% humidity\, dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures are identical\,\nmaking the wet-bulb depression equal to zero in such conditions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To display one or more scaled views of your design on a standard-size drawing sheet is called: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Layers\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Geometry\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Layouts\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blocks\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In AutoCAD\, a layout is a 2D working environment for creating drawing sheets. The\narea within a layout is called paper space\, where you can add a title block\, display scaled views of\nmodel space within layout viewports\, and create tables\, schedules\, notes\, and dimensions for your\ndrawing. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In ‘Sketch up’\, moving the time slider back and forth\, for shadow setting indicates: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n moving sun around in the sky\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n moving moon around in the sky\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n moving sun and moon around in the sky\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n moving artificial lights around in the sky\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shadows in ‘sketch up’ can be set to a particular time based on the position of sun at\nthat specific time. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which commands are NOT used in AutoCAD? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n DXFOUT and MLEADER\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n TURNOVER and DRAWORDER\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n DRAWORDER and DXFIN\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n UCSICON and MATCHPROP\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DRAWORDER command changes the draw order of images and other objects.\nTURNOVER is not a command used in AutoCAD. \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-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTSTAMP:20260727T203344 CREATED:20260614T054431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T054431Z UID:279-1781395200-1781481599@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 One of the distinctive architectural characters of the Hoysalas of Karnataka is: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Roman style plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Star-Shaped plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Greek style plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chaitya style plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n One of the distinctive features of Hoysala architecture is the star-shaped ground plan\nof many of their temples. These star-shaped temples have multiple shrines placed symmetrically\,\ncreating a unique and intricate layout. The Hoysalas primarily used soapstone (chloritic schist) as\ntheir primary building material. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following is NOT an example of basic design ordering principles? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Symmetry\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scale\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rhythm\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Datum\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Eight principles of order are listed below: Axis\, Symmetry\, Hierarchy\,\nTransformation\, Datum\, Rhythm\, Pattern\, and Repetition. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following does NOT represent a visual art movement? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Prism\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Cezanne\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Impressionism\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Minimalism\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Impressionism developed in France in the nineteenth century and is based\non the practice of painting out of doors and spontaneously 'on the spot' rather than in a\nstudio from sketches. Main impressionist subjects were landscapes and scenes of everyday\nlife. Cezanne is now known as a Post-Impressionist and called 'the father of modern art'\nbecause he showed how free art could really be. Minimalism is an extreme form of abstract\nart developed in the USA in the 1960s and typified by artworks composed of simple\ngeometric shapes based on the square and the rectangle. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who wrote the book "De Coloribus" and established that all colors were derived from\ndifferent mixtures of sunlight\, firelight\, air and water? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Newton\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Aristotle\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Da Vinci\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Le Blen & Harris\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Color theory is rooted in antiquity\, with early musings on color in Aristotle's\n(d. 322 BCE) On Colors (Latin De Coloribus). The work outlines the theory that\nall colors (yellow\, red\, purple\, blue\, and green) are derived from mixtures of black and\nwhite. On colors had a pronounced impact on subsequent color theories and remained\ninfluential until Isaac Newton's experiments with light refraction. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who developed one of the first full-color circles\, which spaced the primaries at equal distances\nfrom one another? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Moses Harris\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Geothe\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Le Blon\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Munsell\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EXPLANATION:In 1766 the scientist Moses Harris created the first color wheel to classify Red\, Yellow\,\nand Blue as the primary colors. Moses Harris worked with paint (Newton worked with light)\nfollowing a theory (by a French painter) that all colors are mixtures of Red\, Yellow\, and Blue\npigments. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 60% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTSTAMP:20260727T203344 CREATED:20260612T120934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T120934Z UID:277-1781308800-1781395199@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 In modern Building Automation System\, most of the equipments are based on the technology of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Light amplification by simulation of energy reflection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Light amplification of solar energy and radiation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Layer application for simulation energy and radiation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser\nsensor is an electric device that uses a focused light beam to detect the presence\, absence\, or\ndistance of an object. It is an important type of sensor used in building automation system. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per NBC-2016 norms for roads and paths in hilly areas\, the street orientation shall preferably\nbe: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n North east – South west\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n North – South\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n North west – South east\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n East – West\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per NBC 2016 Volume 1 Part 3: Development Control Rules and General Building\nRequirements – ‘Special Requirements for Development Planning in Hilly Areas’ “Street orientation \nshall preferably be east-west to allow for maximum south sun to enter the buildings. The street shall\nbe wide enough to ensure that the buildings on one side do not shade those on the other side. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Durga temple at Aihole\, built by Chalukyan builders adopted a plan of: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sanchi stupa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Christian church\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Islamic mosque\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Buddhist chaitya hall\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Durga Temple is the principal attraction for Aihole visitors and iconic in\nits apsidal layout. This shape is similar to 2nd or 1st century BCE Buddhist chaitya halls found\nin Ajanta Caves. The Durga temple stands on a high moulded adisthana and a damaged\ntower that had a curvilinear shikhara. The damaged tower's amalaka crown lies on the\nground. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per NBC-2016 in case of single room tenements\, the carpet area of the multipurpose single\nroom should be at least: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 12.5 m 2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 9 m 2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 10 m 2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 15 m 2\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per NBC 2016 Volume 1 Part 3: Development Control Rules and General\nBuilding Requirements – ‘Special Requirements for low income housing in urban areas’\nbelow are the details for size of a habitable room: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victor Gruen is famously referred to as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n inventor of fire safety system in building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n inventor of H.V.A.C.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n early designer of 'mall' as building type\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n inventor of the passenger lift\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victor Gruen was an Austrian-born architect who was a pioneer in the design\nof shopping malls in the United States. \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-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTSTAMP:20260727T203344 CREATED:20260612T071941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T071941Z UID:275-1781222400-1781308799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz - Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The housing trend of 'Expandable Dwelling is associated with: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Row Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Apartment Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Detached Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Core Housing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Core housing is an attempt at providing low-cost partial-provision habitable housing\nthat serves as an alternative to the conventional full-provision type. The core house is expected to\nbe expanded by families through process of construction support sharing or a subsidized approach. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The famous slogan "Conserve\, do not store" is given by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n David 1\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Georg Dehio\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Robert Garland\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mynors Charles\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Famous slogan “conserve\, do not restore” was given by Georg Dehio\, who was one of\nthe founders of “classic” monument conservation around 1900s. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The famous treatise De Architectura' of classical architecture is written by: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Giuliano da Sangallo\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Domenico Fantana\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Michelangelo\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Marcus Vitruvius Pollio\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n De architectura (On architecture\, published as Ten Books on Architecture) is a\ntreatise on architecture written by the Roman architect and military engineer Marcus Vitruvius\nPollio and dedicated to his patron\, the emperor Caesar Augustus\, as a guide for building projects. As\nthe only treatise on architecture to survive from antiquity\, it has been regarded since the\nRenaissance as the first known book on architectural theory\, as well as a major source on the canon\nof classical architecture. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per Kenneth Frampton\, which one of the following built-up forms of urban settlement is\nassumed to be cost effective in terms of land-use and also has many social advantages in terms of\nservices? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n high-rise\, low-density\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n low-rise\, low-density\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n high-rise\, high-density\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n low-rise\, high-density\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As architect and Columbia professor Kenneth Frampton described in a 2008\ninterview\, “Low-rise\, high-density housing was really a compromise” between suburban-scale and\nmulti-story housing\, “but it was also a solution that would be much more economical in terms of \nland-use and which would have many social advantages in terms of services\, and at the same time\nprovide for very close contact with the ground and with nature.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following International organizations is NOT associated with protection of\ncultural heritage? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n ICOMOS\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n ICCROM\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n IRCOM\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n UNESCO\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural\nProperty (ICCROM) is an intergovernmental organization created to promote the conservation of all\nforms of cultural heritage\, in every region of the world.\nThe International Council on Monuments and Sites\, a non-governmental organization\, was\nfounded in 1965 after the adoption of the Charter of Venice\, in order to promote the\ndoctrine and the techniques of conservation.\nThe United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was born on 16\nNovember 1945. UNESCO has 195 Members and 8 Associate Members and is governed by the\nGeneral Conference and the Executive Board. \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 20% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTSTAMP:20260727T203344 CREATED:20260611T052619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T053040Z UID:271-1781136000-1781222399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz - Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The establishment of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control\nBoard (SPCB) are done under: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n River Boards Act\, 1956\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act\, 1974\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Environmental Tribunal Act\, 1995\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Environment Protection Act\, 1986\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CPCB was established in 1974 under the Water (Prevention and Control of\npollution) Act\, 1974. The CPCB is also entrusted with the powers and functions under the Air\n(Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act\, 1981. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following statements is NOT correct for designing shelter for hot-dry\nclimate? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n An enclosed\, compactly planned and essentially inward-looking building is the most suitable.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The larger dimensions of a building should preferably face north and south.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Buildings should have open elongated plan shapes.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Shading of roofs\, wall and out-door spaces is critical.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Buildings of compact planning with less openings helps reduce heat gain in\nhot-dry climate. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Process of conversion of NO - 3 \, into N 2 by anaerobic bacteria is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Denitrification\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nitrification\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ammonification\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Anammox\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The conversion of ammonia into nitrates and nitrites by the process of oxidation is called\nnitrification. This is a biochemical process. The conversion of nitrates and nitrites into\natmospheric nitrogen or gaseous form of nitrogen like nitrous oxide is called denitrification. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Identify the first sky-scraper building: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Burj Khalifa\, Dubai\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Empire State Building\, New York\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chrysler Building\, New York\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Home Insurance Building\, Chicago\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n William LeBaron Jenney's Home Insurance Building stood at the northeast corner of\nLaSalle and Adams streets in Chicago. As the world's first iron-and-steel-framed building\, it heralded\nand made possible a new era in tall buildings. Despite being demolished in 1931\, the Home\nInsurance Building evokes the endless possibilities of architectural innovation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Resources like oxygen\, water\, food\, which constitutes life support comes under: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n International Standard Services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ecological Services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climate Change Services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Government and Public Services\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ecological services include the products/raw materials or energy outputs like\nfood\, water\, medicines and other resources from ecosystems. Ecosystems are a source of\nfood\, water\, medicines\, wood\, biofuels\, etc. Also\, they provide conditions for these\nresources to grow. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 60% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-23/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Architecture-Daily-Quiz-Portal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTSTAMP:20260727T203344 CREATED:20260601T085122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T085122Z UID:258-1781049600-1781135999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz - Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n \n\n\n\nPrepare 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 \n \n \n \n In world design conference\, 1960\, Fumihiko Maki described three specific modes of\nurban design as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lattice\, Megastructures\, Networks\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Homogeneous\, Lattice\, Heterogeneous\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Core\, Periphery\, Suburban\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Composition\, Megastructures\, Group form\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fumihiko Maki (1964) cites 3 collective forms in terms of linkage; (1) the\ncompositional form consisting of independent structures\, in which the linkage is perceived\nindirectly\, (2) the mega-form with a formally defined outer framework containing various\nhierarchical and interconnected functions and elements\, and (3) the 'group form' which is\nderived from the increasing accumulation of spatially interconnected elements along an\naxis\, and seen in the spatial organization of many historical settlements. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Constantions A Doxiadis\, prepared the master plan of which one of the following cities? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gandhinagar\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Karachi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Baghdad\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kuwait\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In master plan for Baghdad - officially submitted in 1958 by C. A Doxiadis -he\ncreated a modular grid that moved parallel to river Tigris\, with each module having a central\ncore with flexible building types and uses. At the center of this grid\, he used his famous\n"Dynapolis”. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In cement manufacturing process\, gypsum is added to the clinker to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n solidify the mixture\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n soften the mixture\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n retard setting\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n keep moisture\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gypsum plays a very important role in controlling the rate of hardening of\nthe cement\, so it is generally termed as retarding agent of cement. It is mainly used for\nregulating the setting time of cement and is an indispensable component. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following statements is NOT correct in PERT network? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n PERT is event based\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n PERT is frequently used in research and development projects\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n PERT is preferred for those projects which are of repetitive nature\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Probabilistic approach is used by PERT planner\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PERT stands for Project Evaluation and Review Technique. This is an\nappropriate technique that is used for projects where the time required or needed to\ncomplete different activities is not known. It is preferred for scientific/research projects with\nuncertainty in activity durations. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jane Jacobs argued for repressed minorities and neighborhood protection against the\nlarge scaled development of cross-island highway through lower Manhattan to serve the\nsuburbs\, was proposed by: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n J.L Sert\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Edward Soja\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Robert Moses\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rudyard Gulliani\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacobs organized grassroots efforts to protect neighborhoods from urban\nrenewal and slum clearance\, in particular plans by Robert Moses to overhaul her\nown Greenwich Village neighborhood. She was instrumental in the eventual cancellation of\nthe Lower Manhattan Expressway\, which would have passed directly through the area of\nManhattan. \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-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610 DTSTAMP:20260727T203344 CREATED:20260601T085043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T085043Z UID:263-1780963200-1781049599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz - Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n \n\n\n\nPrepare 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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The art of inserting a part of one plant into another plant by exposing the actively\ngrowing tissue so that they will unite and continue their growth as one plant is called: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Grafting\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Layering\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Budding\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Stooling\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grafting and budding are horticultural techniques used to join parts from\ntwo or more plants so that they appear to grow as a single plant. In grafting\, the upper part\n(scion) of one plant grows on the root system (rootstock) of another plant. In the budding\nprocess\, a bud is taken from one plant and grown on another. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A safety nosing in a staircase is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a non-slip surface flush with the tread surface\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n the least thickness of a stanchion\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a non-slip surface flush with the riser surface\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n the least thickness of a reinforced concrete slab\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The main purpose of a nosing is to improve the safety of the staircase. As it\nprotrudes a little over the edge of the tread\, it provides some extra space for users to place\ntheir feet. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following is NOT suitable building construction method in earthquake-\nprone areas? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Roof with tiles or stone plates\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Textile walls filled with earth\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Wattle and daub wall system\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Adobe walls\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tiles or stone plates are not recommended as they are heavy and usually fall\nduring earthquake shaking. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Data products relevant for urban applications from Cartosat-2 satellite can give spatial\nresolution up to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 5 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 10 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2.5 m\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Spatial resolution refers to the ability to distinguish between two separate\nobjects or discern fine details in an image. It essentially measures how small an object can\nbe and still be distinguishable in an image. Higher spatial resolution means smaller objects\nand finer details can be seen \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Data products relevant for urban applications from Cartosat-2 satellite can give spatial\nresolution up to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 10 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 5 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2.5 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1 m\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Spatial resolution refers to the ability to distinguish between two separate\nobjects or discern fine details in an image. It essentially measures how small an object can\nbe and still be distinguishable in an image. Higher spatial resolution means smaller objects\nand finer details can be seen \n\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-21/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR