BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Architecture - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Architecture X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Architecture REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE: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 12\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The housing trend of 'Expandable Dwelling is associated with: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Apartment Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Core 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 \n Core housing is an attempt at providing low-cost partial-provision habitable housing\nthat serves as an alternative to the conventional full-provision type. The core house is expected to\nbe expanded by families through process of construction support sharing or a subsidized approach. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The shaded area in the following demand-supply graph is known as        . \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c. Producer Surplus\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a. Consumer Surplus\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d. Producer Deficit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b. Consumer Deficit\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explanation: Consumer surplus is the monetary gain obtained by consumers because they are able to purchase a product for a price that is less than the highest price that they would be willing to pay. Producer surplus is the amount that producers benefit by selling at a market price that is higher than the least that they would be willing to sell for; this is roughly equal to profit (since producers are not normally willing to sell at a loss and are normally indifferent to selling at a break-even price). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Electricity flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Temperature flow\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturation flow is defined as the maximum flow that can be discharged from a traffic lane when there is a continuous green indication and a continuous queue on the approach \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cul-de-sac is associated with \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dead end\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Central Island\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sectoral Planning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 b. P-Vista\, Q-Edge\, R- Landmark\, S-Path\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d. P-Landmark\, Q-Edge\, R- Path\, S-Vista\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c. P-Landmark\, Q-Vista\, R- Path\, S-Edge\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a. P-Path\, Q-Vista\, R- Edge\, S-Landmark\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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-31/ 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 33\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 _______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 a) National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) National Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog\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 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 \n Sustainable urban transport prioritizes the efficient movement of people and goods while minimizing negative environmental\, social\, and economic impacts. Key attributes include promoting accessibility\, affordability\, and safety\, while reducing pollution\, congestion\, and resource consumption. It also emphasizes a shift towards public transport\, active mobility (walking and cycling)\, and the use of cleaner fuels. \nStrengthening of Public Transport System – Reduces private vehicle dependency and emissions. \nNon-Conventional Sources of Energy – Promotes electric\, hydrogen\, or solar-powered transport. \nIntelligent Transport System (ITS) – Enhances efficiency through smart traffic management. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 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 World Heritage Sites\, UNESCO\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 \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 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: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 c) 5 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 1 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 10 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 2.5 m\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is the important segment of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) with the mandate of providing Earth Observation (EO) data from space and aerial platforms to users develop technologies for the management of natural resource\, support disaster monitoring and management and capacity building for utilization of EO data? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) National Institute of Urban Affairs(NIUA)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Survey of India(SoI)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Niti Aayog\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)\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 c) Urban Land Ceiling Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) The Bombay Town Planning Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Rent Control Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Municipal Act\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Brownfield sites refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Outskirts sites\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Previously Used\, Contaminated or damaged sites\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Agricultural land parcels\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Non-Agricultural Land parcels\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Brownfield site refers to land that has been previously used\, often for industrial or commercial purposes\, and is now abandoned or underutilized\, potentially contaminated or damaged\, and requires remediation before redevelopment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n One of the most important legal tools to acquire the land\, not only for future growth but also for a large number of public uses is the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Rent Control 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 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 \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 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: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 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 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 c) On site framed structures\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Brick\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 \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 _______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 d) UJJWALA Yojna\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U\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 various groups in society\, that are often overlooked\, such as low-income and minority groups and contribute to the development process by creating a situation with many competing plan proposals. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Rational Planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Incremental Planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Advocacy planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Radical Planning Model\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The theory of urban planning where planners represent the interests of various groups in society\, often overlooked like low-income and minority groups\, is called Advocacy Planning Model. Advocacy planning emphasizes actively advocating for the needs of these underrepresented communities by actively engaging with them and ensuring their voices are heard in the planning process\, leading to a more equitable distribution of power and benefits within development projects. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In India\, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)\, is headed by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) The President\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) The District Collector\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) The Chief Minister\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) The Prime Minister\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 ‘Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’\, …is a definition of following term: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Rural Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 \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-34/ 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 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 Which of the following are considered while developing a digital topographic database for GIS? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Satellite imagery\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) All the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Aerial photography\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Topographical maps\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aerial photography: Aerial photographs provide detailed images of the land surface from an aircraft\, offering valuable information about topography\, land features\, and land cover. \nSatellite imagery: Satellite images captured from space provide a broader perspective of the Earth's surface\, offering high-resolution imagery that can be used to depict topography\, elevation changes\, and various geographical features. \nTopographical maps: Traditional topographic maps utilize contour lines to represent elevation changes\, providing crucial data for creating a digital topographic database. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to Lewis Mumford\, _______ is the worst stage of a town\, where the inhabitants prefer to shift to the nearby villages for various reasons such as disease\, famine\, war\, economic breakdown etc. The town may recover or re-establish after an interval of time. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Metropolis\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 b) Megalopolis\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to Lewis Mumford\, a renowned urban historian and sociologist\, Necropolis represents the final and worst stage in the life cycle of a town: \n\nIt is marked by decline\, decay\, and near-abandonment.\nPeople migrate away due to war\, disease\, famine\, or economic collapse.\nThe town becomes a "city of the dead" — the literal meaning of Necropolis.\n\nIn this stage\, the town may revive later\, but it essentially loses its vitality during this phase. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dandaka\, Swastika\, Padmaka\, Nandyavarta\, are the terms related to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Names of the ancient Indian cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Various types of town plans\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Historic books related to town planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Cultural rituals\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 The term _______ is used to mean a township for a defence establishment \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Modern Township\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) War Township\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Special 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 “Survey before Plan” i.e the principle was advocated by \n\n \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 a) Oscar Neimeyer\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Charles Abraham\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick Geddes is widely recognized for introducing the principle of “Survey before Plan”. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. 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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 Impact of rapid urbanization would be: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate internet connections\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate cars\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate stock exchange\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 ___________ concerns the selection of routes between origin and destination in a transportation network. \n\n \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 safety\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 Growth factor model is a method which responds only to relative _________ at origins and destinations. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Growth speed\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Growth rates\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Growth trend\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A growth factor model is a method used in transportation planning to predict how the number of trips between different zones will change over time. It does this by considering the relative growth rates of the origin and destination zones. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing is defined as ‘Shelter + ___________.’ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic finance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic structure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic design\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Basic services\nExplanation Housing is more than just a physical shelter (roof and walls). \n\nIt includes access to basic services such as:\n\nWater supply\nSanitation\nElectricity\nWaste disposal\nRoad access\n\n\n\nThis broader definition ensures that housing meets both physical and functional needs for decent living.\nSo\, the complete definition is: Housing = Shelter + Basic Services \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSING PROBLEM is conceptualized as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 design and construction\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mismatch between housing finance and loan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A housing problem arises when there is a gap between: \n\nThe number of housing units available (supply)\nAnd the number of households needing housing (demand)\n\nThis leads to issues like: \n\nShortage of affordable homes\nOvercrowding\nGrowth of slums\n\nHomelessness \nHence\, the correct conceptualization is:\nMismatch between housing supply and demand. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 69% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-36/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20261015T052421Z CREATED:20260629T063507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T052421Z UID:305-1792022400-1792108799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 35\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 650 persons/hectare\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 800 persons/hectare\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 750 persons/hectare\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 700 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 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 Houseowner\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housesharing\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 rehousing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum redevelopment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum relandscape\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum upgradation\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 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 24\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A census house\, in the context of the Indian Census\, is a building or part of a building that is recognized as a separate unit due to having its own independent entrance from the road\, a common courtyard\, or a staircase. It can be either occupied or vacant and used for residential\, non-residential\, or both purposes \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The process of relocating slum dwellers from untenable locations to new sites is called: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Slum research\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Slum housing\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 \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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 46% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-37/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20261017T065100Z CREATED:20260630T053416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T065100Z UID:308-1792195200-1792281599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 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 laid the philosophical basis of regional planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kenneth Frampton\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Benton Mackaye\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Frederick Law Olmsted\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benton Mackaye\nExplanation:  Laying the philosophical foundation for regional planning\, emphasizing the relationship between human settlements\, natural resources\, and land use. His ideas blended ecology\, economy\, and social planning\, influencing modern regional and environmental planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Infill and intensification in areas already served by infrastructure is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Greenfield housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Brownfield housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green housing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 3R principle is followed in which order? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recycle\, Reuse\, Reduce\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reuse\, Reduce\, Recycle\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 3R principle is Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle. \n\nReduce:This is the most important step\, as it means minimizing the amount of waste generated in the first place by consuming less and choosing products with less packaging.\nReuse:Finding new uses for old items instead of discarding them.\n\nRecycle: Processing used materials to create new products\, which is the last step in the waste hierarchy after reducing and reusing. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is a direct indicator of regional development? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per capita consumption of metal\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per capita income\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housing units per 1000 population\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Length of roads per 1000 sq. km\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Per capita income is the most widely used direct economic indicator of regional or national development. It reflects the average income earned per person in a region\, showing the standard of living and economic well-being. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone responsible for absorption of UV light? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Stratosphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Troposphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mesosphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 55% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-attempt-now/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTSTAMP:20261019T050642Z CREATED:20260701T074215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T050642Z UID:311-1792368000-1792454399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 29\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Community Development Programme was initiated primarily to \n\n \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 Increase the control of the masses over the locally available resources\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 \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 A metropolitan area consists of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Several small towns\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 \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 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 Specific and Interest Planning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 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 Demographic characteristics\, fertility\, mortality and migration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Contributions of Agriculture\, industry and services\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inclusive growth considers not just economic development but also the well-being of the entire population\, encompassing factors like access to basic amenities (healthcare\, education\, sanitation) and social development indicators such as poverty levels\, literacy rates\, and gender equality. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Composite Index\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 Principal Component Analysis\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to the official answer key\, ‘principal component Analysis’ is correct. But it can be argued that ‘Complex Index’ should be the correct answer. The reason is given below. \nPrincipal Component Analysis is a statistical technique used mainly for data reduction and identifying patterns in large datasets. It transforms correlated variables into a set of uncorrelated variables (principal components). While it can theoretically be used to study disparities\, it is not the standard or historically used method in India for measuring regional imbalances. The Composite Index method\, on the other hand\, has been explicitly used by Indian committees and commissions (e.g.\, Planning Commission\, Dholakia Committee\, Bawa & Raizada) to measure and compare the level of development of different states/regions. It combines indicators like per capita income\, literacy\, industrial output\, etc.\, into a single index. So\, PCA is more of an advanced statistical tool\, but the recognized and applied method for regional disparities in India is the Composite Index method. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 59% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-38/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20261021T054040Z CREATED:20260701T074712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T054040Z UID:313-1792540800-1792627199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 33\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Perched aquifers generally occur \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Below water table\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Above water table\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In aquicludes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In artesian aquifers\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 None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per day\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per year\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per month\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Per capita demand of water is calculated in litres per person per day. "Per capita" means "per person"\, and "demand of water" is measured in litres\, so the correct unit is litres per person per day (lpcd). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which process is used to remove dirt and sand from wastewater? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flocculation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chlorination\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 \n Sedimentation is the process where heavier particles like dirt and sand settle to the bottom of a tank due to gravity\, allowing for their removal. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effluent is mainly generated from which of these? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hospitals\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Factories\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effluent refers to wastewater discharged from industrial facilities\, often containing chemicals and other pollutants\, whereas sewage is typically generated from household waste like wastewater from toilets\, sinks\, and washing machines. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most ideal disinfectant used for drinking water throughout the world is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Alum\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nitrogen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lime\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chlorine\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chlorine is the most commonly used disinfectant in water purification worldwide because it is effective at killing a wide range of pathogens including bacteria\, viruses\, and protozoans. It is also relatively inexpensive and easy to manage in water treatment processes. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 74% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-39/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTSTAMP:20261022T052200Z CREATED:20260701T075316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T052200Z UID:315-1792627200-1792713599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 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 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 2022\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2025\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2027\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2020\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Although the deadline has since been extended to December 31\, 2025 for completion of houses sanctioned up to March 31\, 2022\, the core mission timeline remains anchored to 2022. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How many cities were covered under JNNURM as mission cities? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 63\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 43\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 Which of the following statements is/are correct about Smart Cities Mission? \n\n500 cities and towns\, with a population of one lakh and above each account for 73% of urban population is target of smart cities.\n\n2. It has a Central Outlay of Rs.48\,000 cr. for the next five years \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only 2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only 1\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both 1 and 2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n While cities with 1 lakh+ population do comprise ~73% of India’s urban population\, the mission does not cover all 500+ such cities. The Government of India approved ₹48\,000 crore in 2015 for the mission’s initial five-year phase (2015–2020). Each selected city received ₹500 crore (₹100 crore/year) in central funding\, matched by states/ULBs. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Flush System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sanitary System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Toilet System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Drainage System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A sanitary system encompasses the infrastructure and practices designed to safely collect\, transport\, treat\, and dispose of human waste\, preventing the spread of waterborne diseases. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Government of India's scheme AMRUT stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Renewal and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Redevelopment and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Restructuring and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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-40/ 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 33\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Whose offer has been approved by the Ministry of Urban Development for cooperation in conducting the 'Cities Challenge' competition to select the cities for financing under the Smart Cities Mission? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bloomberg Philanthropies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rockefeller Foundation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n USAID\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Ministry of Urban Development (now MoHUA) accepted the offer from Bloomberg Philanthropies to act as the Knowledge Partner for conducting the "Cities Challenge" competition. This competition was used to select cities for financing under the Smart Cities Mission. Under this partnership\, Bloomberg Philanthropies was tasked with designing the selection process\, conducting capacity-building for urban local bodies\, and leading communication and branding strategies. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which 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 64th and 65th\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 73rd and 74th\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n These amendments\, commonly known as the Panchayati Raj amendments\, were introduced to establish and empower local self-government bodies in rural (73rd) and urban (74th) areas across India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Diu\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pondicherry\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Delhi\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Municipal Corporations\, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats are three types of local governments \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rural\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both rural and urban\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Municipal Corporations\, Municipal Councils\, and Nagar Panchayats are all forms of local government specifically designed for urban areas. While there are other forms of local government for rural areas\, like the Panchayati Raj system\, the three mentioned in the question are solely for urban areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _________ is the elected head of Gram Panchayat. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n M.L.A\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sarpanch\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Councilor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n M.P\n\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 52% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-41/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR