BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Architecture - ECPv6.18.3.1//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:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTSTAMP:20261026T054311Z CREATED:20260701T080042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T054311Z UID:320-1792972800-1793059199@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 Who elect the chairman of the muncipality? \n\n \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 Taxpayers 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 National Disaster Management Authority comes under which ministry? \n\n \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 Ministry of Defence\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ministry of Environment\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 Which one of the following is not a Natural Disaster? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Volcano eruption\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blowout\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tsunami\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flood\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Blowout" is not a natural disaster; it is typically a man-made event\, usually referring to a sudden release of pressure from an oil or gas well\, often caused by faulty equipment or drilling errors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 2014\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2012\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2015\n\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 68% \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:20261023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20261023T053149Z CREATED:20260701T075811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T053149Z UID:318-1792713600-1792799999@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 Municipal Corporations\, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats are three types of local governments \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both rural and urban\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rural\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Municipal Corporations\, Municipal Councils\, and Nagar Panchayats are all forms of local government specifically designed for urban areas. While there are other forms of local government for rural areas\, like the Panchayati Raj system\, the three mentioned in the question are solely for urban areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is the first union territory to be 100 per cent solar powered under the Smart Cities Mission? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Goa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Delhi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Diu\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pondicherry\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Diu became the first Union Territory in India to achieve 100% solar power generation\, meaning it meets all of its daytime electricity needs through solar energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _________ is the elected head of Gram Panchayat. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sarpanch\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n M.P\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Councilor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n M.L.A\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 USAID\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bloomberg Philanthropies\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 Constitutional amendments give recognition and protection to local Government? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 69th and 70th\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 64th and 65th\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 73rd and 74th\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 55% \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:20261022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTSTAMP:20261022T052200Z CREATED:20260701T075316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T052200Z UID:315-1792627200-1792713599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 38\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Government of India's scheme AMRUT stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Renewal and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Restructuring and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Redevelopment and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Government of India has launched Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-PMAY (Urban) missions with the vision of facilitating housing to all by the year_________. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2025\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2022\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2020\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2027\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 63\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 73\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 53\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Drainage System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sanitary System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flush System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Which of the following statements is/are correct about Smart Cities Mission? \n\n500 cities and towns\, with a population of one lakh and above each account for 73% of urban population is target of smart cities.\n\n2. It has a Central Outlay of Rs.48\,000 cr. for the next five years \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both 1 and 2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only 1\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only 2\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 47% \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:20261021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20261021T054040Z CREATED:20260701T074712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T054040Z UID:313-1792540800-1792627199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 37\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effluent is mainly generated from which of these? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Houses\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Offices\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hospitals\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Factories\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effluent refers to wastewater discharged from industrial facilities\, often containing chemicals and other pollutants\, whereas sewage is typically generated from household waste like wastewater from toilets\, sinks\, and washing machines. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Perched aquifers generally occur \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Above water table\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In aquicludes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In artesian aquifers\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Below water table\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Perched aquifers generally occur above the water table. They are formed when a layer of impermeable or relatively impermeable material (like an aquiclude or aquitard) sits above the main water table but below the surface\, creating a localized zone of saturation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Per capita demand of water is calculated in litres \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per year\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per month\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per day\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 Per capita demand of water is calculated in litres per person per day. "Per capita" means "per person"\, and "demand of water" is measured in litres\, so the correct unit is litres per person per day (lpcd). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most ideal disinfectant used for drinking water throughout the world is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Alum\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chlorine\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nitrogen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lime\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chlorine is the most commonly used disinfectant in water purification worldwide because it is effective at killing a wide range of pathogens including bacteria\, viruses\, and protozoans. It is also relatively inexpensive and easy to manage in water treatment processes. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which process is used to remove dirt and sand from wastewater? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chlorination\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flocculation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Aeration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sedimentation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sedimentation is the process where heavier particles like dirt and sand settle to the bottom of a tank due to gravity\, allowing for their removal. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 74% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-39/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTSTAMP:20261019T050642Z CREATED:20260701T074215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T050642Z UID:311-1792368000-1792454399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 32\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A metropolitan area consists of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n A central city and surrounding suburbs and small towns\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The city only\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A city with a subway system\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Several small towns\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A metropolitan area is defined as a large urban region that includes a main city and the smaller towns and suburbs that are connected to it economically and socially. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per URDPFI Guidelines\, urban and Regional planning system has been divided under two heads: Core area Planning and \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Interest Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Investment Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Intervention Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Community Development Programme was initiated primarily to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bring in development among the people by raising the literacy level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Increase the control of the masses over the locally available resources\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Increase the levels of overall development of the villages through self-help\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bring out development of urban facilities\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Increase the levels of overall development of the villages through self-help\nExplanation:  The Community Development Programme (1952) was launched to achieve holistic rural development by mobilizing people to use local resources and work collectively. The focus was on self-help and community participation in improving agriculture\, infrastructure\, health\, and education in villages. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To study regional imbalances and regional disparities in India\, which one of the following methods was applied? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Input-Output Analysis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Unweighted Ranks\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Composite Index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Principal Component Analysis\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to the official answer key\, ‘principal component Analysis’ is correct. But it can be argued that ‘Complex Index’ should be the correct answer. The reason is given below. \nPrincipal Component Analysis is a statistical technique used mainly for data reduction and identifying patterns in large datasets. It transforms correlated variables into a set of uncorrelated variables (principal components). While it can theoretically be used to study disparities\, it is not the standard or historically used method in India for measuring regional imbalances. The Composite Index method\, on the other hand\, has been explicitly used by Indian committees and commissions (e.g.\, Planning Commission\, Dholakia Committee\, Bawa & Raizada) to measure and compare the level of development of different states/regions. It combines indicators like per capita income\, literacy\, industrial output\, etc.\, into a single index. So\, PCA is more of an advanced statistical tool\, but the recognized and applied method for regional disparities in India is the Composite Index method. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following dimensions would you consider as indicators of development and composite indices for measurement of regional disparity and inclusive growth in India? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Contributions of Agriculture\, industry and services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Demographic characteristics\, fertility\, mortality and migration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic development\, basic amenities and social development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Density and Growth of population\, social composition and worker's activity\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inclusive growth considers not just economic development but also the well-being of the entire population\, encompassing factors like access to basic amenities (healthcare\, education\, sanitation) and social development indicators such as poverty levels\, literacy rates\, and gender equality. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 57% \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:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20261017T065100Z CREATED:20260630T053416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T065100Z UID:308-1792195200-1792281599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 45\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone responsible for absorption of UV light? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mesosphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Troposphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Stratosphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The ozone layer\, which is crucial for protecting life from harmful UV radiation from the sun\, is primarily located within the stratosphere. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Infill and intensification in areas already served by infrastructure is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 \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 Benton Mackaye\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kenneth Frampton\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benton Mackaye\nExplanation:  Laying the philosophical foundation for regional planning\, emphasizing the relationship between human settlements\, natural resources\, and land use. His ideas blended ecology\, economy\, and social planning\, influencing modern regional and environmental planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is a direct indicator of regional development? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Length of roads per 1000 sq. km\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per capita income\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housing units per 1000 population\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per capita consumption of metal\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Per capita income is the most widely used direct economic indicator of regional or national development. It reflects the average income earned per person in a region\, showing the standard of living and economic well-being. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Reuse\, Reduce\, Recycle\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recycle\, Reuse\, Reduce\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 3R principle is Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle. \n\nReduce:This is the most important step\, as it means minimizing the amount of waste generated in the first place by consuming less and choosing products with less packaging.\nReuse:Finding new uses for old items instead of discarding them.\n\nRecycle: Processing used materials to create new products\, which is the last step in the waste hierarchy after reducing and reusing. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A group of persons who normally live together and take their meals from a common kitchen is defined as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Household\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housesharing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Houseowner\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to the Census of India and standard demographic definitions\, a household is: \n"A group of persons who normally live together and take their meals from a common kitchen unless the exigencies of work prevent any of them from doing so." \n\nThis definition includes:\n\nFamilies\nShared living arrangements (as long as meals are shared)\n\n\n\nSo\, the correct term is: Household \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ________ means improving the quality of slum dwelling spaces while providing basic services without relocation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum upgradation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum rehousing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum relandscape\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum redevelopment\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In-situ slum upgradation\nExplanation: In-situ Slum Upgradation involves: \n\nImproving existing housing structures\nProviding essential infrastructure and services (water\, sanitation\, roads\, electricity)\n\nWithout displacing the residents from their current location. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The process of relocating slum dwellers from untenable locations to new sites is called: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Slum research\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Slum resettlement\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Slum housing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slum resettlement\nExplanation: Slum Resettlement refers to: \n\nRelocating slum dwellers from areas that are unfit for habitation (e.g.\, near railway tracks\, flood-prone zones\, hazardous sites)\,\nAnd providing them with alternative housing at a safer\, more viable location.\n\nThis is typically done when in-situ solutions are not feasible. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If a housing society has a plot area of 1.5 hectares and a population of 1200 persons\, what is the gross density? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 750 persons/hectare\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 650 persons/hectare\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 700 persons/hectare\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 800 persons/hectare\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an apartment block having 42 flats and one common entry foyer\, how many census houses would be counted? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 42\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 40\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 24\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A census house\, in the context of the Indian Census\, is a building or part of a building that is recognized as a separate unit due to having its own independent entrance from the road\, a common courtyard\, or a staircase. It can be either occupied or vacant and used for residential\, non-residential\, or both purposes \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 46% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-37/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTSTAMP:20261014T051918Z CREATED:20260627T092945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T051918Z UID:301-1791936000-1792022399@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 ___________ concerns the selection of routes between origin and destination in a transportation network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic safety\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic assignment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic management\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Traffic assignment refers to the process of determining how traffic is distributed across a network\, meaning which routes travelers will choose to get from their origin to their destination based on factors like travel time\, distance\, and cost \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Impact of rapid urbanization would be: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate stock exchange\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate cars\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate internet connections\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inadequate housing \nExplanation Rapid urbanization leads to a sudden increase in population in cities. \n\nThis puts tremendous pressure on infrastructure\, especially housing\, resulting in:\n\nShortages\nOvercrowding\n\n\n\nSlums and informal settlements \nOther options like cars\, stock exchange\, or internet are not primary or direct impacts of urbanization.\nThe most critical and well-documented impact is inadequate housing. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Growth factor model is a method which responds only to relative _________ at origins and destinations. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Growth rates\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Growth trend\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Growth speed\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A growth factor model is a method used in transportation planning to predict how the number of trips between different zones will change over time. It does this by considering the relative growth rates of the origin and destination zones. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSING PROBLEM is conceptualized as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Match between housing supply and demand\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mismatch between housing supply and demand\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mismatch between housing finance and loan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mismatch between housing design and construction\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A housing problem arises when there is a gap between: \n\nThe number of housing units available (supply)\nAnd the number of households needing housing (demand)\n\nThis leads to issues like: \n\nShortage of affordable homes\nOvercrowding\nGrowth of slums\n\nHomelessness \nHence\, the correct conceptualization is:\nMismatch between housing supply and demand. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing is defined as ‘Shelter + ___________.’ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic design\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic structure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic finance\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Basic services\nExplanation Housing is more than just a physical shelter (roof and walls). \n\nIt includes access to basic services such as:\n\nWater supply\nSanitation\nElectricity\nWaste disposal\nRoad access\n\n\n\nThis broader definition ensures that housing meets both physical and functional needs for decent living.\nSo\, the complete definition is: Housing = Shelter + Basic Services \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 70% \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:20261013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTSTAMP:20261013T052633Z CREATED:20260624T120240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T052633Z UID:299-1791849600-1791935999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 42\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dandaka\, Swastika\, Padmaka\, Nandyavarta\, are the terms related to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Cultural rituals\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Names of the ancient Indian cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Historic books related to town planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Various types of town plans\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 “Survey before Plan” i.e the principle was advocated by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Charles Abraham\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Oscar Neimeyer\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Patricks Geddes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Lewis Mumford\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 c) War 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 \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 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 a) Metropolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Megalopolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Tyrannopolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Necropolis\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 a) Aerial photography\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) All the above\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 77% \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:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20261012T054936Z CREATED:20260622T072341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T054936Z UID:297-1791763200-1791849599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 39\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In India\, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)\, is headed by \n\n \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 c) The Chief Minister\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) The District Collector\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 \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 b) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) UJJWALA Yojna\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) MANREGA\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PMAY-U is a flagship mission of the Indian government\, implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\, launched on June 25\, 2015\, to address the urban housing shortage by providing pucca houses to eligible urban households. It specifically targets the Economically Weaker Section (EWS)\, Low Income Group (LIG)\, and Middle Income Group (MIG) categories\, including slum dwellers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 a) Concrete\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 b) Brick\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prefabrication offers speed\, cost-effectiveness\, and better quality for mass housing due to its efficiency in factory settings\, reduced on-site labour\, and standardized construction. This method involves manufacturing building components in a factory and assembling them on-site. This allows for streamlined production\, reduced waste\, and consistent quality control. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘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 d) Futuristic Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Sustainable Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Urban Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Rural Development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n various groups in society\, that are often overlooked\, such as low-income and minority groups and contribute to the development process by creating a situation with many competing plan proposals. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Incremental Planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Advocacy planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Radical Planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Rational Planning Model\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 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:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTSTAMP:20261010T053006Z CREATED:20260620T115310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T053006Z UID:295-1791590400-1791676799@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 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 b) 2.5 m\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 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 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 b) Niti Aayog\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Survey of India(SoI)\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 \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 The first town planning legislation was enacted in India in 1915 under the title\, \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Rent Control Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) The Bombay Town Planning Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Municipal Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Urban Land Ceiling Act\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bombay Town Planning Act of 1915 was indeed the first town planning legislation enacted in India. This act empowered the Bombay Municipal Corporation to create town-planning schemes for urban development and redevelopment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n One of the most important legal tools to acquire the land\, not only for future growth but also for a large number of public uses is the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Rent Control Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Model Town Planning Act\, 1957 (subsequently Amended in 1960)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Municipal Act\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Land Acquisition Act\, 1894\, later amended in 1961\, was the primary legal framework in India used by the government to acquire land for public purposes\, such as: \n\nInfrastructure development (roads\, railways\, schools\, hospitals)\nUrban expansion and development projects\nPlanned growth of cities and towns\n\nThis law provided the legal mechanism for compulsory acquisition of land from private owners with compensation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brownfield sites refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Agricultural land parcels\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Outskirts sites\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Non-Agricultural Land parcels\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Previously Used\, Contaminated or damaged sites\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 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-33/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20261009T051707Z CREATED:20260620T111749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T051707Z UID:293-1791504000-1791590399@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 _______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 c) National Urban Information System (NUIS)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) National Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)\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 Composting\, Biomethanation\, incineration are the terms related to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pollution Control\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Waste water management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Solid waste management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chemical waste management\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Composting is a biological process that decomposes organic materials\, like food scraps and yard waste\, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment called compost. It's a key component of solid waste management\, helping to reduce landfill waste\, recycle valuable resources\, and improve soil health. \nBiomethanation\, also known as anaerobic digestion\, is a process that converts organic waste into biogas\, a renewable energy source\, through the action of microorganisms in the absence of oxygen. In the context of Solid Waste Management (SWM)\, biomethanation offers a sustainable solution for treating biodegradable waste\, reducing landfill burden\, and generating energy. \n  \nIncineration in Solid Waste Management (SWM) is the process of burning solid waste to reduce its volume and potentially recover energy. It's a thermal treatment method used to dispose of various types of waste\, including municipal solid waste (MSW)\, hazardous waste\, and medical waste. While it offers benefits like volume reduction and potential energy recovery\, it also presents challenges like ash disposal and potential air emissions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘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 Heritage City Development & Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n World Heritage Sites\, UNESCO\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)\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 Principal Functions of the CPCB\, as spelt out in the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act\, 1974\, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act\, 1981 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Both (A) and (B)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention\, control and abatement of water pollution\, and\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of (A) and (B)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 \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 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 c) Non-Conventional source of Energy\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 76% \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:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTSTAMP:20261008T050808Z CREATED:20260619T112540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T050808Z UID:289-1791417600-1791503999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 13\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 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 Detached Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Row Housing\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 \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 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 \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 a. P-Path\, Q-Vista\, R- Edge\, S-Landmark\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b. P-Vista\, Q-Edge\, R- Landmark\, S-Path\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c. P-Landmark\, Q-Vista\, R- Path\, S-Edge\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d. P-Landmark\, Q-Edge\, R- Path\, S-Vista\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explanation: Kevin Lynch argues that for any given city\, a corresponding set of mental images exist in the minds of the people who experience that city. Contributing to those images are five qualities which Lynch identifies as Paths\, Edges\, Districts\, Nodes\, and Landmarks. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In physical planning\, the Concept of Saturation Flow is associated with \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Wind flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Temperature flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Electricity flow\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 71% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTSTAMP:20261007T053026Z CREATED:20260618T060708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T053026Z UID:287-1791331200-1791417599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 10\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 Christaller\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walter Miles\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walter Gropius\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walter Benjamin\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Central place theory is an urban geographical theory that seeks to explain the number\, size and range of market services in a commercial system or human settlements in a residential system. It was introduced in 1933 to explain the spatial distribution of cities across the landscape. The theory was first analyzed by German geographer Walter Christaller\, who asserted that settlements simply functioned as 'central places' providing economic services to surrounding areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Radburn city in USA was planned by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Patrick Geddes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Clarence Stein\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Patrick Abercrombie\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 Centre line method and Plinth area method\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 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 Capitalized fund\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 Salvage fund\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A sinking fund is a fund established by an economic entity by setting aside revenue over a period of time to fund a future capital expense\, or repayment of a long-term debt \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which 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 d) Direct comparison with the capital value\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Valuation based on cost\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Valuation based on profit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Valuation based on depreciation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Direct comparison approach is the most commonly known valuation approach. In this method\, recent sales of comparable properties are analyzed to determine the value of a property. In considering any sales evidence\, it is ensured that the property sold has a similar or identical use as the property to be valued \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 52% \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:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261006 DTSTAMP:20261005T053928Z CREATED:20260617T091033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T053928Z UID:285-1791158400-1791244799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 6\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The White House\, Washington D.C.\, was designed by: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 Thomas Jefferson\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 Reverberation time\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Decay rate\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Metric sabin\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Interference\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 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 Impact sound\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The ratio of transmitted sound power and the power incident on the surface is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transmission factor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transmission index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sound incident 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 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 Gordon Cullen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Robert Venturi\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 Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture is a book authored by Robert Venturi. \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-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004 DTSTAMP:20261003T053621Z CREATED:20260616T052840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T053621Z UID:283-1790985600-1791071999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz - Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 6\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 building acoustics\, the function of an acoustical cloud is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n creating the echo within the given space\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n reflecting the sound from ceiling for improving the acoustic quality of music\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n absorbing the white noise from the source\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 Who authored "The Seven Lamps of Architecture"? \n\n \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 John Ruskin\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Seven Lamps of Architecture is a book authored by John Ruskin. The "seven\nlamps" are Sacrifice\, Truth\, Power\, Beauty\, Life\, Memory\, and Obedience. In delineating the\nrelationship of these terms to architecture\, Ruskin distinguishes between architecture and mere\nbuilding. Architecture is an exalting discipline that must dignify and ennoble public life. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In architectural design theory\, synectics is referred to as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a study of processes in sequence to understand the construction techniques in buildings\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 synergy between various building materials\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Synectics is a method that works with problem analogies and put them in a different\, seemingly not at all linked\, environment. Method is based on assumption that people are more creative when they understand how creativity works.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a study of creative processes involving free use of metaphor and analogy\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Charbagh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nagara\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dwiratna\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pancharatna\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Angkor Wat is a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia.  Dominated\nby five corn-cob towers and consecrated in 1150 to the Hindu god Vishnu\, it's considered a\nmasterpiece of Khmer architecture. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A mixing of Romano-Greek and Indian motifs in architecture/sculpture is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gandhara style\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Islamic style\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ashoka style\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mauryan style\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 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 37% \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:20261001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTSTAMP:20261001T050414Z CREATED:20260615T052330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T050414Z UID:281-1790812800-1790899199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz - Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 8\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 lighting simulation of interior spaces\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n thermal comfort in a building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n acoustical measurement for a building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n structural design for high rise building\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 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 Blocks\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 \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 artificial lights 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 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 \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 DRAWORDER and DXFIN\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n TURNOVER and DRAWORDER\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n DXFOUT and MLEADER\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 \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 \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 Variable depression\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Wet-bulb depression\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dry – bulb 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 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 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-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260930T052822Z CREATED:20260614T054431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T052822Z UID:279-1790726400-1790812799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz - Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 6\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 Chaitya style plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Greek style plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Star-Shaped 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 does NOT represent a visual art movement? \n\n \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 Cezanne\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Prism\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 Which one of the following is NOT an example of basic design ordering principles? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scale\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Datum\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rhythm\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Symmetry\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 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 Le Blen & Harris\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 \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 Le Blon\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Geothe\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Moses Harris\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 53% \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:20260929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTSTAMP:20260929T051720Z CREATED:20260612T120934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T051720Z UID:277-1790640000-1790726399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz - Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 10\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per 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 10 m 2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 9 m 2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 15 m 2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 12.5 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 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 East – West\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n North west – South east\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 \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 Victor Gruen is famously referred to as: \n\n \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 fire safety system in building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n inventor of the passenger lift\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n inventor of H.V.A.C.\n\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 \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 Buddhist chaitya hall\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Islamic mosque\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 74% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929 DTSTAMP:20260928T052322Z CREATED:20260612T071941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T052322Z UID:275-1790553600-1790639999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz - Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 6\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per 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 low-rise\, high-density\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n high-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\, low-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 The famous treatise De Architectura' of classical architecture is written by: \n\n \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 Giuliano da Sangallo\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 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 IRCOM\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 UNESCO\n\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 \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 Mynors Charles\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Robert Garland\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 \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 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 Row Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Detached Housing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Core housing is an attempt at providing low-cost partial-provision habitable housing\nthat serves as an alternative to the conventional full-provision type. The core house is expected to\nbe expanded by families through process of construction support sharing or a subsidized approach. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 43% \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:20260926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260926T045948Z CREATED:20260611T052619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T045948Z UID:271-1790380800-1790467199@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 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 Chrysler Building\, New York\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Home Insurance Building\, Chicago\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Empire State Building\, New York\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 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 Anammox\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ammonification\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nitrification\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 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 Buildings should have open elongated plan shapes.\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 Shading of roofs\, wall and out-door spaces is critical.\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 \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 Resources like oxygen\, water\, food\, which constitutes life support comes under: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climate Change Services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ecological Services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Government and Public Services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n International Standard Services\n\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 \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 The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act\, 1974\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n River Boards Act\, 1956\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Environment Protection Act\, 1986\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Environmental Tribunal Act\, 1995\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 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-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:20260925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP:20260925T050734Z CREATED:20260601T085122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T050734Z UID:258-1790294400-1790380799@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 \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 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 Edward Soja\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Robert Moses\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n J.L Sert\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 \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 \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 retard setting\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n solidify the mixture\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n keep moisture\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n soften the mixture\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 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 Homogeneous\, Lattice\, Heterogeneous\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Composition\, Megastructures\, Group form\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lattice\, Megastructures\, Networks\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Core\, Periphery\, Suburban\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 Which one of the following statements is NOT correct in PERT network? \n\n \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 PERT is frequently used in research and development projects\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n PERT is event based\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 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 Kuwait\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Baghdad\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 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-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTSTAMP:20260924T053654Z CREATED:20260601T085043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T053654Z UID:263-1790208000-1790294399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz - Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 8\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 A safety nosing in a staircase is \n\n \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 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 \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 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 2.5 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1 m\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 \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 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 Wattle and daub wall system\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Adobe walls\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Textile walls filled with earth\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Roof with tiles or stone plates\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 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 Stooling\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Budding\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 \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 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 1 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 \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 70% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-21/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260923T045628Z CREATED:20260601T075210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T045628Z UID:261-1790121600-1790207999@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 \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 \n The prime planning aspects of inner cities are: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Redevelopment and Renewal\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n No New Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban Expansion\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-fill Development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The prime planning aspects of inner cities are Redevelopment and Renewal\nand In-fill Development\, as they focus on improving existing urban areas. Urban Expansion\ntypically refers to the growth of cities outward\, while No New Development is not a\nplanning aspect\, but rather a constraint. \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\nIndia. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Urban Information System (NUIS)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n NITI (National Institution for Transforming India)Aayog\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Doxiadis laid the base for theory of human settlement planning which is known as\n_______. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ekistics\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Metamorphosis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Acrobatics\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Semeiotics\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ekistics—the science of human settlements. Ekistics is the systematic and\nmultidisciplinary study of human settlements\, including their geographical\, social\, economic\,\npolitical\, and environmental aspects\, aiming to create harmonious living environments.\nDoxiadis identified FIVE key elements of a human settlement.\nNature: Climate\, geography\, topography etc.\nMan: Human Needs\, behaviours and values\nSociety: Social structure\, institutions and culture\nShells: Buildings and infrastructure\nNetworks: Transportation\, communication and utilities \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 Waste water management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pollution Control\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Solid waste management\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Composting is a biological process that decomposes organic materials\, like\nfood scraps and yard waste\, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment called\ncompost. Biomethanation\, also known as anaerobic digestion\, is a process that converts\norganic waste into biogas\, a renewable energy source\, through the action of\nmicroorganisms in the absence of oxygen. Incineration in Solid Waste Management (SWM)\nis the process of burning solid waste to reduce its volume and potentially recover\nenergy. It's a thermal treatment method used to dispose of various types of waste\, including\nmunicipal solid waste (MSW)\, hazardous waste\, and medical waste. \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\nencouraging aesthetically appealing\, accessible\, informative & secured environment.” is a\nscheme statement of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Heritage City Development & Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)\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 World Heritage Sites\, UNESCO\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HRIDAY stands for Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana\,\nlaunched by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs on 21 January 2015. It is a central\nsector scheme funded 100% by the Government of India\, with an allocated outlay of\napproximately ₹500 crore. HRIDAY focused on 12 heritage cities across India: Ajmer\,\nAmaravati\, Amritsar\, Badami\, Dwarka\, Gaya\, Kanchipuram\, Velankanni\, Mathura\, Puri\,\nVaranasi\, and Warangal. \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 84% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTSTAMP:20260922T052244Z CREATED:20260601T074959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T052244Z UID:259-1790035200-1790121599@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 \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 \n Which type of temporary supporting structure can be used in case of rebuilding the lower\npart of a load bearing wall at ground floor above plinth level? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Needle Scaffolding\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pit Underpinning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dead Shore\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flying Shore\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shoring is a temporary structure used to provide temporary support to an unsafe\nstructure. Three types of shoring are raking shoring\, flying shoring and dead shoring. Dead shoring is\nalso called vertical shoring. It can be defined as the type of shoring which is mostly used to provide\nsupport to the wall\, roofs\, floors etc. particularly when the lower part of a wall has been removed to\nprovide an additional opening in the wall or even to rebuild a defective load bearing wall in a\nstructure. The shores that are used for such purposes are known as dead shores. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per Census of India\, a place becomes Urban if it has \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n More than 5000 population\, more than 75% of which are engage in agricultural occupation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Less than 5000 population\, more than 75% of which are engage in agricultural occupation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n More than 5000 population\, more than 75% of which are engage in non-agricultural occupation.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Less than 5000 population\, more than 75% of which are engage in non-agricultural occupation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to the Census of India\, a place is classified as urban if it meets\nspecific demographic and occupational criteria:\n A minimum population of 5\,000\n At least 75% of the male working population engaged in non-agricultural activities\n and a population density of at least 400 persons per square kilometer.\nThese areas are also known as Census Towns. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Following five activities are associated with construction contract management. Choose the option\nshowing the correct progressive sequence of the activities.\nP. Opening of Bid\nQ. Submission of Security Deposit\nR. Publication of Notice Inviting Tender (NIT)\nS. Issue of Letter of Intent (LOI)\nT. Submission of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n R – T – P – S – Q\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n S – P – R – T – Q\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n S – T – P – R – Q\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n R – Q – P – T – S\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sir Ebenezer Howard gave the concept of _______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blue City\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walkable City\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Garden City\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green City\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sir Ebenezer Howard is best known for popularizing the concept of the\nGarden City\, which he described in his book "Tomorrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform"\n(later published as "Garden Cities of To-Morrow"). This concept involved planned\, self-\ncontained communities that integrated urban and rural elements\, aiming to offer the best\nof both worlds while mitigating the negative aspects of industrial cities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n During earthquake\, soft storey failure in a building is due to: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n failure of column initiated by weak column – strong beam effect\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n shear failure initiated by short column effect\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n stress discontinuity initiated by abrupt changes of stiffness\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n drift of building storey initiated by pounding effect\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A soft storey building is a multi-storey building in which one or more floors have\nwindows\, wide doors\, large unobstructed commercial spaces\, or other openings in places where a\nshear wall would normally be required for stability. \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 45% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTSTAMP:20260921T054555Z CREATED:20260601T074336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T054555Z UID:254-1789948800-1790035199@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 \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 \n Rebound hammer test is used to measure: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n bond stress between rebar and concrete\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n compressive strength of concrete\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n tensile strength of concrete\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n permeability of concrete\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rebound hammer test is done to find out the compressive strength of concrete by using\nrebound hammer as per IS: 13311 (Part 2) - 1992. The underlying principle of the rebound hammer\ntest is: The rebound in the hammer is a function of the surface hardness and therefore the rebound is\ntaken to be related to the compressive strength of the concrete. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Identify the colour palette that is created using any three equally spaced hues around the\ncolour wheel. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Triads\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Split – complementary\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Complementary\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Analogous\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A triadic colour scheme is comprised of three colours evenly spaced on the colour wheel.\nThe two most basic triadic palettes are the primary colours red\, blue\, and yellow and the secondary\nhues orange\, purple\, and green. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Coefficient of Performance (COP) for heat pump is used to calculate: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n the Energy Efficiency Ratio\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n the Energy Select Sector index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n the number of air changes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n the Indoor Air Quality index\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Both Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) and Coefficient of Performance (COP) indicate the\nratio of heating or cooling provided by a unit relative to the amount of electrical input required to\ngenerate it. Thus\, if an air conditioner generates 5kW of heat from a 1kW electrical input\, its COP is\nsaid to be 5.0. The higher the COP and EER\, the more energy efficient is the equipment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Freight flows are converted to truck flows using: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Distance load factor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Weight factor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Payload factor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Volume factor\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transportation agencies analyze highway deficiencies based on the number of vehicles\ntraveling on highway facilities and comparing that demand to the capacity of those facilities. Freight\nAnalysis Framework reports forecasts annual flows in tons between origins and destinations. In truck\nbased models: Truck surveys are used for estimating choice parameter. Freight flows are converted\ninto truck flows using payload factor. Payload factors are determined from truck surveys and weigh\nbridge data. (Average amount of load in different kind of vehicles can be determined by survey or\nweigh bridge) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An urban governance tool to mobilize financial resources by permitting additional FAR\nover and above the prescribed FAR by imposing a charge or fee for the same is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Area Incentive Tax\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land Value Increment Tax\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Impact Fee\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Betterment Levy\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land value increment tax or betterment tax is an old land based fiscal tool that was\nintroduced in the legislation related to city improvement trusts in the last decade of the nineteenth\ncentury. Later the concept was incorporated in the town planning schemes. Provisions also exist to\ncapture land value increments in case of specific projects. (Source: Land Based Fiscal Tools and\nPractices for Generating Additional Financial Resources\, August 2013; supported under Capacity\nBuilding for Urban Development project (CBUD)\, a partnership program between Ministry of Urban\nDevelopment\, Government of India & The World Bank) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 80% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260919T053302Z CREATED:20260524T105506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T053302Z UID:243-1789776000-1789862399@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 \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 \n The curve traced by a point on a circle rolling inside another circle is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n hypocycloid\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n involute\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n helix\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n hyperbola\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hypocycloid is a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle which is rolling\non the interior of another circle. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is the dependent variable in a regression based trip generation model? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Number of employees\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Number of trips\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Population of Traffic Analysis Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Number of households\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Most trip production models are two- or three-way cross-classification tables with\nthe dependent variable being trips per household or trips per person. The independent variables are\nmost often income\, auto ownership\, and household size. The dependent variables would be the\nnumber of trip produced from each of the wards within the divided zones in the selected towns. The\ndata pertaining to the number of trips produced from each of the ward can be obtained by conducting\nthe socio-economic survey and forming the O-D matrix. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the European Union which constitutes the cities namely\, London\, Paris\, Brussels\,\nAmsterdam\, Cologne\, Frankfurt\, Munich and Milan\, lie within a linear megalopolitan\nzone known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blue Banana\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Purple Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Yellow Corridor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Golden Polygon\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 law of Primate City was first proposed by: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Harold Hotelling\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Samuel A. Stouffer\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mark Jefferson\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Colin Clark\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A primate city is a neologism used to refer to the largest city in its country\, province\,\nstate\, or region\, disproportionately larger than any others in the urban hierarchy. The law of the\nprimate city was first proposed by the geographer Mark Jefferson in 1939. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The traffic assignment technique where the traffic arranges itself in congested networks\nsuch that the journey time in all used routes between an Origin-Destination pair are equal\nand less than those that would be experienced in all unused routes. This is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incremental\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n User equilibrium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n System equilibrium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All–or–nothing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n John Glen Wardrop (1922–1989)\, born in Warwick\, England\, was an English mathematician and transport analyst who developed what became known as Wardrop's first and second principles of equilibrium in the field of traffic assignment.  Network equilibrium models are commonly used for the prediction of traffic patterns in transportation networks that are subject to congestion. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 80% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTSTAMP:20260918T061308Z CREATED:20260524T103733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T061308Z UID:237-1789689600-1789775999@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 \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 \n The abrupt change or junction between two ecological zones is termed as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ecosystem\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ecological niche\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ecotype\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ecotone\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A sanitary landfill is provided with High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) lining along the ground surface. This is provided primarily to prevent \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rodents\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Plant growth\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Leaching\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bleaching\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is a common field fabricated geo-membrane material used for lining sanitary landfill to prevent Leachate flow. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following projection types is adopted in Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM)? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Cylindrical\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Planar\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Conical\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Spherical\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The UTM projection flattens the sphere 60 times by shifting the cylinder central\nmeridian 6° for each zone. This gives cartographers a map to work with always in meters. The\nUniversal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinate system is a grid-based method of specifying\nlocations on the surface of the Earth that is a practical application of a 2-dimensional Cartesian\ncoordinate system. To map any spot on Earth\, one picks the UTM Zone centerline that is closest to it\nand then makes a map using that "UTM Zone" cylindrical projection. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The spherical surface of the geodesic dome comprises of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Isosceles triangles of various sizes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Equilateral triangles of various sizes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Equilateral triangles of uniform size\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Isosceles triangles of uniform size\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A geodesic dome is a hemispherical thin-shell structure (lattice-shell) based on\na geodesic polyhedron (a convex polyhedron made from equilateral triangles). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The solar protection system consisting of fixed slates or grids\, outside a building façade\nin front of openings\, is known as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Brise-soleil\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Malqaf\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Trombe wall\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Solarium\n\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! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The ingredient to be added to produce Aerated Cement Concrete\, is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sulphur\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gypsum\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Aluminium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Calcium chloride\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Auditorium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Open kitchen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Road intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Fenestration\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 cause of short column effect\, during seismic occurrence\, is due to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Buckling of columns\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Stress concentration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Centralized rupture of the column\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tearing of reinforcement bars\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Poor behaviour of short columns is due to the fact that in an earthquake\, a tall column\nand a short column of same cross-section move horizontally by same amount (Figure below).\nHowever\, the short column is stiffer as compared to the tall column\, and it attracts larger earthquake\nforce. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following parameters is essential to estimate the Envelope Performance\nFactor (EPF) of a building as per the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)\, 2011? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Building occupancy duration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximum humidity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximum and minimum monthly temperature\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Building Type\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Refer to ‘Appendix D: Building Envelop Trade-off Method’ of ECBC User Guide 2011. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Complementary colours in a Munsell pigment colour wheel refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n A pair of secondary colours\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Colours opposite to one another\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Colours in alternate positions\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Colours adjacent to each other\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Complementary colors are pairs of colors which\, when combined or mixed\, cancel each\nother out by producing a grey-scale color like white or black. When placed next to each other\, they\ncreate the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors may also be called & quot ; opposite\ncolors. & quot; \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% Follow Us\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260916T051536Z CREATED:20260524T064141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T051536Z UID:228-1789516800-1789603199@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 \n Identify the role of Vermiculate in vertical landscapes \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Holding material\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Binding material\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Fertilizer\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Water retention element\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral that is mined and processed into a puffy\, lightweight granule mixed with soil to improve aeration and drainage. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The term ‘Necropolis’ refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n A dead settlement\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Origin of a settlement\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Organically growing settlement\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Merging of two settlement\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Rock-cut style is seen in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kailash Temple\, Ellora\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sanchi Stupa\, Sanchi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Shyama Raya Temple\, Bishnupur\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kandariya Mahadeva Temple\, Khajuraho\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 operational guidelines on Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)\, January 2017\, by the erstwhile Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation\, Government of India\, defines EWS households as those having an annual income up to (in Indian Rupees). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2\,00\,000\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2\,50\,000\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 3\,50\,000\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 3\,00\,000\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The operational guidelines on Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme for\nEconomically Weaker Sections (EWS)\, January 2017\, by the erstwhile Ministry of\nHousing &Urban Poverty Alleviation\, Government of India\, defines EWS\nhouseholds as those having an annual income up to 3\,00\,000 Indian Rupees and\ndefines EWS house as “An all-weather single unit or a unit in a multistoried super\nstructure having carpet area of up to 30 sq. m. with adequate basic civic services\nand infrastructure services like toilet\, water\, electricity etc.” \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Town Planning Scheme’ refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land rejuvenation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land readjustion\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land reclamation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land renewal\n\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! 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