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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 The ________ Is based on the observation that any urban center encounters limitations to their expansion due to physiographic features\, existing land use and technology of infrastructure. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sector theory\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Threshold Theory\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Multiple Nuclei Theory\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Threshold theory suggests that a city's growth is constrained by certain conditions like the availability of land suitable for development\, the cost of infrastructure\, and the presence of necessary facilities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is also known as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Area Range\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Space Index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Area Relationship\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAR and FSI are essentially the same term\, referring to the ratio of a building's total floor area to the land area on which it is built \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In ________ approach\, the responsibilities for designing\, building\, financing\, operating and maintaining are bundled together and transferred to private sector partners. Varying degree of financial responsibilities is transferred to the private sector. Direct user fees are the most common revenue source \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Build - Transfer and Operate (BTO)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Build -Rehabilitate -Operate- Transfer (BROT)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Design -Build- Operate- Maintain (DBOM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Design-Build- Finance-Operate (DBFO)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the DBFO (Design-Build-Finance-Operate) model\, a private sector entity is responsible for: \n\nDesigning the project\nBuilding the infrastructure\nFinancing the entire or majority cost\nOperating and maintaining the facility over a concession period\n\nThe public sector typically pays the private partner based on performance or allows them to recover costs via direct user fees\, such as tolls or service charges. This model is commonly used in public-private partnerships (PPPs) for infrastructure projects \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The_______ may include State Urbanization Policy\, State Land Utilization Policy for guiding future development \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Perspective Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Master plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Perspective Plan is a long-term strategic plan (typically 20–30 years) that outlines the vision\, goals\, and broad policies for the spatial and economic development of a region or state. It may include guiding frameworks such as: \n\nState Urbanization Policy\nState Land Utilization Policy\n\nThese help shape future development in a coordinated and sustainable manner \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Self-Survey\, Interviews\, Direct Inspections are the techniques used in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tertiary Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Secondary Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n City Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Primary Survey\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Primary Survey involves the direct collection of original data from the field using methods like: \n\nSelf-surveys (questionnaires filled out by respondents)\nInterviews (face-to-face or telephonic interactions)\nDirect inspections (on-site observations and measurements)\n\nThese techniques are essential for gathering first-hand\, up-to-date\, and specific information needed for planning and analysis. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 One hectare is equal to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 4000 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 10\,000 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 4048 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 4840sq.m\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1 hectare (ha) = 10\,000 square meters = 100m × 100m. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than ___ (in MPa) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 100\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 200\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 150\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than 100 MPa (MegaPascals). This minimum strength is a widely accepted standard for stones used in important structural applications\, such as foundations and load-bearing walls \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hooke’s law states that stress and strain are \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Inversely proportional\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Directly proportional\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Curvilinear proportional\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n : Hooke's law essentially says that within the elastic limit of a material\, the amount of stress applied is directly proportional to the amount of strain produced\, meaning as stress increases\, strain increases proportionally. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The moisture content in well-seasoned timber is? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 15% to 20%\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 10% to 12%\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 4% to 5%\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A well-seasoned timber typically has a moisture content between 10 and 12%. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Folk Work and Place was given by? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Doxiadis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Patrick Geddes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n : It is a town planning theory that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the community (Folk)\, the economic activities (Work)\, and the physical environment (Place) in creating a sustainable and harmonious region. The theory is also called as The Geddesian Triad. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-46/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTSTAMP:20260701T082157Z CREATED:20260701T082157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T082157Z UID:330-1783641600-1783727999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sight Distance is considered in the design of- \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Auditorium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Open Kitchen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Road intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Fenestration\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sight distance is crucial in road design because it refers to the visible distance ahead a driver needs to safely stop or react to potential hazards like oncoming traffic or obstacles. This is particularly important at intersections where vehicles from multiple roads converge. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n . Sight Distance is considered in the design of- \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Road intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Auditorium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Open Kitchen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Fenestration\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sight distance is crucial in road design because it refers to the visible distance ahead a driver needs to safely stop or react to potential hazards like oncoming traffic or obstacles. This is particularly important at intersections where vehicles from multiple roads converge \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n . Who wrote ‘The population Bomb’? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of them\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Amartya Sen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Meadows\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Ehrlich\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n : "The Population Bomb" was written by biologist Paul Ehrlich. The Population Bomb by Paul R. Ehrlich (1968) warns of impending global crises due to overpopulation\, specifically predicting mass starvation\, environmental degradation\, resource shortages\, and societal upheaval. The book argued the Earth could not sustain a rapidly growing human population\, advocates for urgent population control measures\, and sparked widespread public discussion on the topic\, though many of its specific predictions did not materialize \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alonso Model is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) A type of iconic model used to forecast weather\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) A type of statistical derivation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) A model to explain the pattern to land use and land value in urban areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Alonso Model\, developed by William Alonso\, is a spatial economic model that explains how land use and land value patterns develop in urban areas based on the concept of commuting costs and accessibility to the central business district. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n After independence\, at which level the first attempt for planning of rural development was made on? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Panchayati level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Tehsil level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) District level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Block level\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n : After independence\, the first significant attempt at rural development planning in India was through the Community Development Program (CDP)\, which was launched in the early 1950s. The CDP aimed to engage with rural communities at the grassroots level through institutions like panchayats\, to promote their participation in the development process. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-47/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTSTAMP:20260712T062829Z CREATED:20260712T062829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T062829Z UID:333-1783814400-1783900799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cadastral map shows \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Landownership\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Water Bodies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Vegetation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Crop Pattern\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _______ Is a designation provided to area which has very diverse yet fragile ecosystem \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Forest Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sensitive area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sustainable area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Natural area\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are areas declared around protected areas like national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to regulate activities that could harm their delicate ecosystems. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Superpasticizer is added in a concrete mix to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Reduce the water-cement ratio for a given workability\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Reduce the flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Increase the water-cement ratio for a given workability\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Reduce the content of the coarse aggregate\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Superplasticizers work by improving the flowability of concrete without increasing the water content\, allowing for a lower water-cement ratio which results in stronger concrete. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following forms of settlement develops along either side of roads\, rivers or canals? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Square\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Cross-shaped\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Linear\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Circular\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ________ is a traditional public sector procurement model for infrastructure... \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Turnkey Project\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Operational Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Turnkey Project\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lease\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A "turnkey project" is a public sector procurement model where a private contractor designs\, builds\, and delivers a completed facility for a fixed price to the government\, essentially handing over a ready-to-use project like a "key" to a new house. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-48/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTSTAMP:20260713T062347Z CREATED:20260713T062133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T062347Z UID:335-1783900800-1783987199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an objective of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban sector reforms at state level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Improve infrastructural facilities in towns & cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Encourage public-private-partnership in infrastructural development.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Promote planned integrated development of towns/cities.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Government of India (GoI) launched a flagship urban development programme\, which among the following names is given to it? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban Infrastructure and Governance (UIG)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n High Powered Expert Committee (HPEC)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Launched in 2005\, JNNURM was the Government of India’s flagship urban development programme aimed at improving urban infrastructure and basic services in cities\, especially for the urban poor. UIG (Urban Infrastructure and Governance) was one of the sub-missions under JNNURM \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an advantage of horizontal growth of a town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximum use of natural light and air\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Good number of parks and gardens could be developed\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Density of population is low.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Require more land for the same space area.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Constitution's 74th (seventy-fourth) Amendment -1992 provides for the setting up of a _________ once in five years\, to review the financial position of the municipalities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Finance Commission\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Fiscal Commission\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Finance Committee\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Fiscal Committee\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act\, 1992 (which deals with municipalities/urban local bodies) mandates the constitution of a State Finance Commission (SFC) every five years by the Governor of a state to review the financial position of municipalities and make recommendations regarding the distribution of financial resources. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cadastral map shows \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Crop Pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Vegetation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Water Bodies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Landownership\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-49/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTSTAMP:20260714T084422Z CREATED:20260714T084422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T084422Z UID:337-1783987200-1784073599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following content is not covered while preparing a DPR? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Project Financial Structuring\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Project Phasing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Project Progress\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Project Cost\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Detailed Project Report (DPR) is prepared before project implementation\, so it includes: \n\nProject Cost (A)\nProject Phasing (C)\nProject Financial Structuring (D)\n\nBut Project Progress (B) is reported after implementation\, so it is not part of a DPR \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RERA stands for: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Real Esteemed Regulatory Authority\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Real Estate Regulatory Authority\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Real Estate Regulatory Administration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Real Estate Regulation Authority\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n RERA Act\, 2016 was enacted to regulate the real estate sector in India\, increase transparency\, protect homebuyers\, and ensure accountability of builders and developers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In _____ type growth pattern\, the city grows in shape of circular rings around the central area. E.g. Chennai \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n (B) Sheet\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (C) Satellite\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (D) Radio centric\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (A) Linear\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the radio-centric growth pattern\, the city expands outward in circular rings from a central core (often the CBD or historical centre). Roads radiate like spokes of a wheel\, and development occurs in concentric circles. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _______ is an approach under which services are delivered by the private sector while the responsibility for providing the service rests with the government. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Paid-Private Partnership.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Paid-Public Partnership\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Public-Private Partnership\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Public- Paid Partnership\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a PPP model\, the government retains responsibility for ensuring service delivery\, but the private sector participates in financing\, building\, and/or operating the service or infrastructure. \nThis way\, risks\, investments\, and responsibilities are shared. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Faridabad near Delhi is an example of _____ growth of town. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Satellite\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scattered\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ribbon\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concentric\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Faridabad (like Gurgaon\, Noida\, Ghaziabad) developed as a satellite town of Delhi — planned to reduce pressure on the main city by shifting population\, industries\, and services to nearby urban centres while maintaining connectivity. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-50/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTSTAMP:20260715T075821Z CREATED:20260715T075821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T075821Z UID:340-1784073600-1784159999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following authorizes the central government to protect and improve environmental quality\, control and reduce pollution from sources\, d prohibit or restrict the setting and /or operation of any industrial facility on environmental grounds. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Green Building Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Energy Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Ecology (Protection) Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Environment (Protection) Act\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enacted in 1986\, after the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984)\, this Act empowers the Central Government to: \n\nTake measures to protect and improve environmental quality.\nControl and reduce pollution from various sources.\n\nProhibit/restrict operations of industries on environmental grounds. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following bills provides for protection of livelihood rights\, social security of street vendors\, regulation of urban street vending in the country and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Urban Street Vending Act\, 2001\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Street Act\, 2018\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Vendors Act\, 2016\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Street Vendors Act\, 2014\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This Act was enacted to: \n\nProtect the livelihood rights of street vendors.\nProvide social security.\nRegulate street vending activities in urban areas.\nPrevent harassment and eviction without due process.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment\, _______ means a body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of Panchayat at the village level. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n District\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Panchayat\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gram Sabha\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Intermediate level\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act\, 1992: \n\nGram Sabha = A body consisting of all persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village within the area of a Panchayat at the village level.\n\nIt is the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system\, ensuring direct participation of people in local governance. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When the town develops along sides of the main roads\, then the development is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Satellite development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concentric development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scattered development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ribbon development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ribbon development occurs when a town grows linearly along major roads or highways\, with settlements\, shops\, and industries lined up on both sides of the road. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HUDCO stands for: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housing and Urban Department of Calcutta\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Health and Urban Development Corporation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housing and Urban Development Corporation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Health end Urban Development Costing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HUDCO is a Government of India public sector company\, established in 1970\, that provides long-term finance for housing and urban development projects. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-51/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTSTAMP:20260716T071026Z CREATED:20260716T071026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T071026Z UID:342-1784160000-1784246399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The objective of which of the following policies\, is to ensure safe\, afford\, quick comfortable reliable and sustainable access for the growing number of city residents to jobs\, education\, recreation and such other needs within our cities? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Urban Transit Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Unified Transport Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Natural Urban Transport Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Urban Transport Policy\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The NUTP (2006) was launched by the Government of India with the objective to: \n\nProvide safe\, affordable\, quick\, comfortable\, reliable\, and sustainable mobility.\nEnsure access to jobs\, education\, recreation\, and other needs in urban areas.\nPromote public transport and non-motorized transport over private vehicles.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a key function of the Metropolitan Planning Committee ? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of Plans\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Master Plan-Preparation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of Green Building Ratings\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) is responsible for preparing a draft development plan (Master Plan)\, zoning regulations\, and approving spatial plans for the metropolitan area. The approval of green building certifications\, however\, is a specialized function typically handled by dedicated environmental or development authorities\, not the broad\, strategic MPC. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Municipal Corporation is headed by the_______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Municipal Commissioner\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mayor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chief Minister\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Engineer\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The mayor is the elected ceremonial and titular head of the Municipal Corporation\, presiding over its meetings and representing the city. While the Municipal Commissioner is the chief executive authority appointed by the state government\, the Corporation itself is politically headed by the mayor. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Town and Country Planning Organization is not responsible for providing assistance and advice to which of the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Authorities and Urban Local Bodies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Public Sector Agencies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Central and State Governments\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban Governance\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not amongst one of the authorities of a Municipal ration? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Standing committees\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mayor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Municipal Commissioner\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chairman\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-52/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTSTAMP:20260717T063008Z CREATED:20260717T062959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T063008Z UID:344-1784246400-1784332799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ can be defined as the number of cycles which a sounding body makes in each unit of time. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pitch\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reflection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Echo\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pitch is the perceptual quality of a sound that is primarily determined by its frequency. Frequency is the scientific measure of the number of complete vibration cycles (oscillations) a sound wave makes per unit of time\, measured in Hertz (Hz). A higher frequency results in a higher pitch. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The under surface of flight of the staircase is called ______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Riser\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scotia\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Soffit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nosing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In architectural terms\, a "soffit" refers to the underside of any architectural element\, such as an arch\, balcony\, or\, in this case\, a flight of stairs. It is the exposed surface beneath the staircase. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The soil of the site should be good enough with high safe bearing capacity to provide economical foundations is a criterion appropriate for ______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic Conditions\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reducing costing of the project\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Determining costing of the project\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Site Selection\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The soil's bearing capacity is a critical physical characteristic evaluated during site selection. Good soil with high bearing capacity ensures stable and economical foundations\, directly influencing the suitability and cost-effectiveness of a location for construction. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not the function of ventilation? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Remove body odours\, bacteria\, etc. from the room.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Supply fresh cool air rich in oxygen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reduce humidity inside the building.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Drive in CO2 and toxic gases\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ventilation functions to remove stale\, polluted indoor air\, which includes CO2 and toxic gases\, and replace it with fresh outdoor air. Its purpose is to expel these harmful elements\, not to drive them into a building. The other options are all key functions of effective ventilation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The town planning pattern of Jaipur is in______ form. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Circular\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Irregular\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Radial\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Grid\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II\, Jaipur was planned on a strict grid iron pattern. This design featured wide\, straight streets intersecting at right angles\, dividing the city into uniform rectangular blocks (chowkris)\, which was highly advanced for its time. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-53/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTSTAMP:20260718T093331Z CREATED:20260718T093331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T093331Z UID:346-1784332800-1784419199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Le Corbusier conceived the master plan of Chandigarh as analogous to ______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Elephant structure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Butterfly shape\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tree structure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Human body\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Le Corbusier analogized Chandigarh’s plan to a human body. The Capitol Complex (head)\, city center (heart)\, parklands (lungs)\, network of roads (circulatory system)\, and industrial areas (limbs) each represent a biological function\, creating an organized\, organic city structure. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ planning includes planning of the territory lying within easy reach such as 15-50 km and containing number of villages and townships. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n International\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Regional\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Local\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Country\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional planning deals with a specific territory or region\, such as a metropolitan area or a group of villages and towns. It coordinates development\, infrastructure\, and resources across multiple local jurisdictions within this larger\, interconnected area\, typically spanning dozens of kilometers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In which of the following street systems\, the plan resembles to a microscope slide and is entirely unplanned with all irregularities? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rectangular Street System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Organic Street System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rectangular combined with Radial Street System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concentric Street System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An organic street system develops naturally over time without a formal\, geometric plan. It features irregular\, winding lanes that follow historical paths\, topography\, or property lines\, resulting in the unplanned\, microscope slide-like pattern described. This contrasts with the ordered layouts of rectangular\, radial\, or concentric systems. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When the height above floor level exceeds about 1.50m a temporary structure\, usually of timber\, is erected close to the work to provide a safe working platform for the workers and to provide a limited space for the storage of plant and building materials. The temporary framework is called______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scaffolding\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Caissons\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Underpinning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Shoring\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scaffolding is a temporary framework erected alongside a building to provide a safe working platform for workers at height and a place to store tools and materials. It is essential for construction\, maintenance\, and repair work. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is an example of ancient town planning ? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chandigarh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Harappa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n GIFT city\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lavasa\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Harappa is a major urban center of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300–1300 BCE). It is renowned for its advanced and meticulously planned layout\, which included a gridiron street system\, sophisticated drainage\, and organized residential blocks\, making it a prime example of ancient town planning. The other options are modern planned developments. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-54/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTSTAMP:20260720T060845Z CREATED:20260720T060845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T060845Z UID:348-1784505600-1784591999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the zoning of a city\, party plot comes under: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hazardous Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Commercial Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Residential Zone\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A party plot is a facility for social gatherings and events. Zoning regulations typically classify such community-oriented amenities that serve local residents within the Residential Zone to ensure convenient access and maintain neighborhood character. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The concept of Garden City was given by: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Laurie Baker\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Louis Sullivan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sir Ebenezer Howard introduced the Garden City concept in his 1898 book "To-Morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform." It was a utopian vision for self-contained\, green towns surrounded by agricultural belts\, designed to combine the benefits of city and country living. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is defined as a general plan for the future layout of a city showing both the existing and proposed streets or roads\, open spaces\, public buildings\, etc. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Estimated Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Structural Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Conceptual Plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Development Plan is a statutory document that serves as a general plan for the future layout of a city. It guides the planned growth and development of urban areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an importance of Neighborhood Planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Helps 1n developing community spirit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Creates balanced population structure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Deteriorates the lifestyle of the residents\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Aims at welding various elements of social and cultural life of community\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Neighbourhood planning aims to improve residents' quality of life. Its core importance lies in creating self-contained\, socially balanced units that foster community spirit\, provide essential amenities\, and enhance livability. The option stating it "deteriorates the lifestyle" is incorrect and contrary to its fundamental purpose. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is a planning region centered upon the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Capital Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Notified Capital Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Core Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Notified Core Region\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The National Capital Region (NCR) is a designated planning region in India centered around Delhi. It includes adjoining districts from neighboring states (Haryana\, Uttar Pradesh\, and Rajasthan) to manage development\, infrastructure\, and growth in a coordinated manner. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following planning includes proposals for the distribution of population and Industry\, transport facilities\, rural services\, etc.? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Regional Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Country Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n International Planning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Planning focuses on the balanced distribution of: \n\nPopulation & industries\nTransport facilities\nRural & urban services\n\nIt looks at development beyond a single city\, covering a region (which may include multiple towns\, rural areas\, and surrounding resources). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an aspect of zoning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Service Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Density Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Height Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Use Zoning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zoning in urban planning generally covers: \n\nUse Zoning → residential\, commercial\, industrial\, etc.\nDensity Zoning → limits on population density or built-up area.\nHeight Zoning → restrictions on building heights.\n\nBut Service Zoning is not a recognized aspect of zoning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following areas cannot be a part of regional planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Agricultural Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recreational Areas\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Building Services\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Planning deals with the allocation and development of large areas such as: Recreational areas\, Agricultural regions\, Industrial regions but building services — like water supply\, electricity\, sanitation within individual buildings — are part of urban/local planning\, not regional planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is prepared either for improvement of an old city or for a new town to be developed? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Structure plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Foundation plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Development Plan is prepared for: The improvement and redevelopment of an existing city\, or the planned growth of a new town. It lays out proposals for land use\, transport\, housing\, infrastructure\, open spaces\, and public amenities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A narrow street or approach road with a dead-end is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Focal point\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Conurbation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Belt\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Cul-De-Sac Street\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Cul-de-sac is a narrow street or approach road that ends in a dead-end\, often with a turning space at the end. Common in residential layouts for reducing through traffic and increasing safety. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. 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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 ______ plan of a particular town or city shows various zones like residential zone\, public zone\, commercial zone\, industrial zone\, educational zone\, open and green spices\, water bodies\, railway\, etc. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Site\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Landuse\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Schematic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Topographical\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Landuse Plan of a town/city shows the distribution of different zones\, such as: \n\nResidential\nCommercial\nIndustrial\nPublic/semi-public\nEducational\nOpen/green spaces\nWater bodies & transport networks\n\nIt’s a key part of urban development planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following data is not required for the preparation of a development plan of a town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transport Facilities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Name of private land owners\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land use Pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Environment of site\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For preparing a Development Plan of a town\, planners need: \n\nEnvironment of site (A)\nTransport facilities (C)\nLand use pattern (D)\n\nBut the names of private landowners (B) are not relevant at the planning stage — only the land use and ownership categories matter\, not individual names. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Purpose Plan for special areas comes under: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Regional plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Core Area planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Investment Planning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Special Purpose Plan is prepared for special areas or specific objectives\, such as: \n\nIndustrial estates\nTourism zones\nHeritage zones\nInvestment regions\n\nThese plans fall under Specific and Investment Planning\, not the broader Development or Regional Plans. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _____ parks are primarily meant for the study of plant specimens. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Botanical\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Meteorological\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Zoological\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanical parks/gardens are primarily established for the study\, conservation\, and display of plant specimens — including rare\, medicinal\, or exotic species. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Based on which way\, a park cannot be classified? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to climate\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to size\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to purpose\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to character\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parks are generally classified: \n\nAccording to size → e.g.\, neighborhood parks\, city parks\, regional parks.\nAccording to character → ornamental\, natural\, themed\, etc.\nAccording to purpose → recreational\, ecological\, cultural\, etc.\n\nBut they are not classified according to climate. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following are the powers not given to local authorities\, to enforce zonal plans? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of plans of the proposed structures\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Acquisition of privately owned lands\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of designs of building by private owners\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Prohibiting the undesirable use of land\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Local authorities have powers to: \n\nApprove plans and designs of proposed buildings (A & B)\nRegulate land use and prohibit undesirable uses (D)\n\nBut acquisition of privately owned land is not their power; land acquisition is generally done by the state government under relevant laws. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mobility\, water supply\, solid waste management are: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Institutional infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Physical infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Physical infrastructure refers to the basic facilities and services necessary for the functioning of a city\, including: \n\nMobility (roads\, public transport)\nWater supply\nSolid waste management\nSewage systems\, electricity\, drainage\, etc.\nSocial infrastructure → schools\, hospitals\, community centers.\nEconomic infrastructure → markets\, banks\, industrial zones.\nInstitutional infrastructure → government offices\, administrative buildings.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an advantage of vertical growth of a city? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Considerable saving of land\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n High population density\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Upper floors can enjoy views of natural sceneries\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Education\, health care and entertainment are called which type of infrastructure? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Institutional infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Physical infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Social infrastructure refers to facilities that improve the quality of life and human well-being\, such as: \n\nEducation → schools\, colleges\, universities\nHealthcare → hospitals\, clinics\nEntertainment & recreation → parks\, theaters\, sports facilities\n\nThis contrasts with physical infrastructure (roads\, water supply) and economic infrastructure (markets\, banks). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Provisions for Heritage and Conservation areas will come under which among the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Special Area Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Comprehensive Mobility Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Promotion Rules\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Utility Plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Area Planning focuses on areas requiring unique attention within a city\, such as: \n\nHeritage and conservation zones\nEco-sensitive areas\nFlood-prone or environmentally critical zones\n\nIt ensures preservation and regulated development in these areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a characteristic of a slum? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social isolation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Over-crowding\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Fire hazards\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Good sanitation management\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slums typically exhibit: \n\nSocial isolation (B)\nOvercrowding (C)\nFire hazards (D)\nPoor housing\, inadequate water supply\, and poor sanitation\, so good sanitation management is not a characteristic.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per URDPFI guidelines\, Sector Plan shall be reviewed at least once in every______ years \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 5\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 3\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 7\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 10\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to URDPFI (Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation) Guidelines\, a Sector Plan should be reviewed at least once every 5 years to ensure it remains relevant and accommodates changing urban needs. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a cause of slum? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Improper use of Land\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lack of Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrialization\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hygiene Maintenance\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Causes of slums typically include: \n\nIndustrialization → rapid migration to cities (A)\nImproper use of land → unplanned settlements (C)\nLack of zoning → chaotic development (D)\n\nHygiene maintenance (B) is not a cause; in fact\, poor hygiene is a consequence of slums. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The land contained in the set-back belongs to______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Owner of the property\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Local Governing Body\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Central Government\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Government\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set-back refers to the minimum distance a building must be set back from the street\, road\, or boundary. The land within the set-back still belongs to the property owner\, though its use may be restricted by building regulations for safety\, light\, ventilation\, and aesthetics. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Dharavi'\, the largest slum area of Asia\, is situated in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kolkata\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hyderabad\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chennai\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mumbai\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dharavi\, located in Mumbai\, is Asia’s largest slum\, known for its high population density and small-scale industries like leather\, textiles\, and recycling. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 When the town develops away from the heart of the parent city\, the town is called : \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Satellite town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Combined town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scattered town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ribbon\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A satellite town is a smaller town or urban area that develops away from the main city (parent city) but is economically and socially connected to it. \nExamples: Faridabad\, Gurgaon\, Noida near Delhi. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a requirement of a new town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic Conditions\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Effective Road Network\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recreation Centers\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Parks & Playgrounds\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Requirements of a new town typically include: \n\nRecreation centers (A)\nEffective road network (C)\nParks & playgrounds (D)\n\nClimatic conditions (B) are not a requirement; they are a natural factor\, not a planned feature of a new town.;5 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is the first private planned hill city of India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chandigarh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lavasa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gandhinagar\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jaipur\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lavasa\, near Pune\, Maharashtra\, is India’s first private planned hill city\, developed as a modern urban township with integrated residential\, commercial\, and recreational facilities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An open strip of land provided on the periphery of a town for the special purpose of limiting the growth of a town is known as_ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Cul-De-Sac street\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Belt\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Focal Point\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Conurbation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Green Belt is an open strip of land around a town or city intended to: \n\nLimit urban sprawl\nProvide recreational spaces\nPreserve the environment and natural landscapes\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NHP stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing for Poor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Native Housing Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Native Housing for Poor\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NHP refers to the National Housing Policy\, which aims to: \n\nProvide affordable housing to all sections of society.\nPromote slum-free cities.\nEncourage planned urban development and sustainable housing solutions.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 ______ refers to a network that provides the "ingredients" for solving urban and climatic challenges by a combination of infrastructure\, ecological restoration and urban design to connect people with nature. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blue-Red Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blue-Yellow Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blue-Green Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Red-Yellow Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) refers to an integrated network of natural and semi-natural systems\, such as: \n\nWater bodies (blue)\nParks\, green spaces\, wetlands (green)\n\nIt helps cities: \n\nManage floods and stormwater\nImprove air quality and urban climate\nConnect people with nature while supporting biodiversity.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a measure to prevent slum formation? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Formation of strict rules and regulations\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Availability of sufficient number of subsidized cheap housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Deprived of social education\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Carry out effective social education\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Measures to prevent slum formation include: \n\nStrict rules and regulations (A)\nAvailability of subsidized/affordable housing (C)\nEffective social education and awareness (D)\n\nDepriving people of social education (B) would promote slum formation\, not prevent it. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel was constituted by government of India for which among the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-submissive areas\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sensitive area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-friendly area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sanitary areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP)\, also known as the Dr. Madhav Gadgil Committee (2011)\, was constituted to: \n\nIdentify eco-sensitive areas (ESAs) in the Western Ghats.\nRecommend measures to conserve biodiversity and regulate development in these fragile regions.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a metropolis as per Lewis Mumford categories? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Calcutta\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jaisalmer\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n London\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bombay\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to Lewis Mumford’s city classification\, a metropolis is a large\, densely populated city with significant economic\, political\, and cultural importance. \n\nBombay (Mumbai)\, Calcutta (Kolkata)\, and London fit this category.\nJaisalmer is a small historic town and does not qualify as a metropolis.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wild Life Protection Act\, 1972 gave provision for the creation of National Parks\, Sanctuaries and Closed Area. Further\, for the purpose of buffers around these protected areas as shock absorber\, ______ were declared. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ecological Zones\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-submissive Zones\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-friendly Zones\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sensitive Zones\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under the Wild Life Protection Act\, 1972\, areas around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries were designated as Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) to: \n\nAct as buffers or shock absorbers\nMinimize negative impacts of human activities on protected areas\nPreserve biodiversity and ecological balance\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-61/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTSTAMP:20260729T064018Z CREATED:20260729T064018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T064018Z UID:366-1785283200-1785369599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In rating systems of green building in India\, GRIHA stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Integrated Holistic Assessment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Integrated Housing Assessment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Interior Habitat Assessment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GRIHA is India’s own national rating system for green buildings\, developed by TERI and endorsed by the Government of India. It assesses a building’s environmental performance over its life cycle\, focusing on energy efficiency\, water management\, waste reduction\, and sustainable materials. Unlike LEED\, which is international\, GRIHA is tailored to India’s climatic and developmental context \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In which of the following\, property tax rebate is not offered for implementing certain desirable projects as an incentive? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Solar power installation in building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rain water harvesting\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hydraulic Parking Facilities\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Property tax rebates are commonly offered as incentives for: \n\nSolar power installations (A)\nGreen building features (C)\nRainwater harvesting systems (D)\nHydraulic parking facilities (B) are generally considered infrastructure upgrades\, not a sustainability measure\, so rebates are not typically offered.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a policy to protect environment in India? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Environment Protection Act\, 1986\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing Scheme\, 2015\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Environment Policy\, 2006\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development\, 1992\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n India has several environment-focused policies such as the National Environment Policy\, 2006\, the National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development\, 1992\, and the Environment Protection Act\, 1986\, which provide legal and strategic frameworks for environmental protection. The National Housing Scheme\, 2015 (PMAY)\, however\, is aimed at providing affordable housing to urban and rural poor\, not environmental protection. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In town planning\, the new areas to be opened up for development are clearly marked and divided into smaller areas of about 100-200 hectares. Each such are called______. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Method\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Demand\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Proposal\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Scheme\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In town planning\, when new areas are identified for development\, they are divided into smaller units of about 100–200 hectares\, known as Town Planning Schemes (TPS). A TPS includes detailed planning for land use\, roads\, open spaces\, amenities\, and services to ensure systematic urban growth. This method prevents haphazard expansion and provides infrastructure in advance. The other options—Proposal\, Method\, and Demand—are not technical terms used for this process. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which type of Natural Hazards is not covered under National Disaster Management Guidelines? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Riot Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flood Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tsunami Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Earthquake Management\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The National Disaster Management Guidelines (NDMA) in India focus on natural hazards such as earthquakes\, floods\, cyclones\, and tsunamis\, providing strategies for preparedness\, mitigation\, and response. Riot management\, however\, is not a natural hazard; it falls under law and order issues\, managed by the police and internal security agencies. Hence\, it is not covered under NDMA guidelines. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-62/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP:20260730T060639Z CREATED:20260730T060639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T060639Z UID:368-1785369600-1785455999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengal comes under which of the following climatic zone \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hot-humid zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hilly Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hot - arid zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dry zone\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n West Bengal\, particularly its southern and coastal regions\, falls under the hot-humid climatic zone as per India’s climatic classification. This zone is characterized by high temperatures\, heavy rainfall\, and high humidity\, especially during the monsoon season. While northern Bengal has hilly areas (Darjeeling)\, the majority of the state’s climate is hot-humid\, not dry or arid. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following mechanisms is not used to assemble land and/or develop land? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land Acquisition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban Governance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n TP Scheme\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land Reservation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mechanisms like Land Acquisition\, Land Reservation\, and Town Planning (TP) Schemes are tools used to assemble or develop land for urban projects\, infrastructure\, and planned growth. Urban Governance\, however\, refers to the systems and processes of managing cities—policy-making\, administration\, and service delivery—rather than directly assembling or developing land \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ thrive as centers of man habitation\, production and cultural development\, despite the challenges posed by climate change\, population growth and globalization \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Restructuring cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Restricting cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Resonating cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Resilient cities\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Resilient cities are urban areas that can withstand\, adapt to\, and recover quickly from challenges such as climate change\, rapid population growth\, and globalization. They ensure continuity of habitation\, economic production\, and cultural development despite shocks or stresses. The other options—restricting\, restructuring\, and resonating cities—do not represent a recognized urban planning concept in this context. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The magnitude of the heat island effect does not depend on the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n time of the day\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n soil condition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n wind condition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sky condition\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The urban heat island (UHI) effect refers to higher temperatures in cities compared to surrounding rural areas. Its intensity depends on-sky condition (clear skies increase heat retention)\, time of day (nighttime shows stronger UHI)\, and wind conditions (strong winds reduce UHI). Soil condition\, however\, has minimal influence in urbanized areas\, since most surfaces are covered by concrete\, asphalt\, and buildings. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ means measures aimed at reducing the risk\, impact or effects of a disaster or threatening disaster situation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mitigation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximization\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Migration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Modification\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitigation refers to steps taken to reduce the risk\, impact\, or effects of disasters before they occur. Examples include building flood defenses\, enforcing earthquake-resistant construction codes\, and preserving wetlands for flood control. It focuses on long-term risk reduction rather than emergency response. The other options—maximization\, modification\, and migration—do not specifically relate to disaster risk management. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-63/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTSTAMP:20260731T054242Z CREATED:20260731T054242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T054242Z UID:370-1785456000-1785542399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The concept of ______\, to manage the disaster\, is practised. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incentive Response System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incident Resonating System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incident Response System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Indirect Response System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Incident Response System (IRS) is the framework practiced in India to manage disasters effectively. It ensures a standardized command\, control\, and coordination structure\, enabling multiple agencies to work together during emergencies. IRS assigns clear roles\, responsibilities\, and communication channels for efficient disaster response. The other options—Incident Resonating System\, Indirect Response System\, and Incentive Response System—are incorrect and not recognized in disaster management. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a requirement of ideal city road? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sufficient width to accommodate the traffic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Should have sharp turns and the junctions need not be designed.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Have smooth wearing surface\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Straight alignment\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An ideal city road must ensure safe\, smooth\, and efficient traffic flow. This requires sufficient width\, a smooth surface\, and a well-planned alignment. Roads should avoid sharp turns and must have properly designed junctions to minimize accidents and congestion. Option (D) contradicts these principles\, as sharp turns and poorly designed junctions create hazards and disrupt traffic movement. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The space at a road junction over that traffic is not allowed to move\, is known as which among the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Roundabouts\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pedestrian Traffic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic Island\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kerb\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A traffic island is a raised or marked area at a road junction where vehicles are not allowed to move. It helps channelize traffic\, separate opposing flows\, and provide safety zones for pedestrians. Roundabouts guide circular traffic flow\, kerbs are raised edges of pavements\, and pedestrian traffic refers to people walking. Thus\, only a traffic island defines the restricted space at junctions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is a building which seek to harness all the natural elements in its design and construction to an optimum level so as to have eco- friendly\, low energy and low water consumption building and at the same time providing fresh and healthy environment to its occupants \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Efficient building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Affordable building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Smart building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green building\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A green building is designed to efficiently use natural resources like sunlight\, air\, water\, and materials to minimize environmental impact. It emphasizes eco-friendly construction\, low energy use\, water conservation\, and waste reduction while ensuring a healthy and comfortable environment for occupants. Unlike efficient\, affordable\, or smart buildings\, the green building concept specifically focuses on sustainability and environmental balance \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is a feature on Mitigation of Flood Management? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Measures for integration of soil\, water and forest management and form part of soil conservation\, watershed development and forestry programs\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sensitive earthquake seismic zones should be identified at city or region or district level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Implementation of activities which include construction of dams and Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) works.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n By not diverting flood water\n\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 67% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-64/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 DTSTAMP:20260801T055019Z CREATED:20260801T055019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T055019Z UID:372-1785542400-1785628799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is a building which seek to harness all the natural elements in its design and construction to an optimum level so as to have eco- friendly\, low energy and low water consumption building and at the same time providing fresh and healthy environment to its occupants \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Affordable building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Smart building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Efficient building\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A green building is designed to efficiently use natural resources like sunlight\, air\, water\, and materials to minimize environmental impact. It emphasizes eco-friendly construction\, low energy use\, water conservation\, and waste reduction while ensuring a healthy and comfortable environment for occupants. Unlike efficient\, affordable\, or smart buildings\, the green building concept specifically focuses on sustainability and environmental balance \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The space at a road junction over that traffic is not allowed to move\, is known as which among the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kerb\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic Island\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pedestrian Traffic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Roundabouts\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A traffic island is a raised or marked area at a road junction where vehicles are not allowed to move. It helps channelize traffic\, separate opposing flows\, and provide safety zones for pedestrians. Roundabouts guide circular traffic flow\, kerbs are raised edges of pavements\, and pedestrian traffic refers to people walking. Thus\, only a traffic island defines the restricted space at junctions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is a feature on Mitigation of Flood Management? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n By not diverting flood water\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Implementation of activities which include construction of dams and Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) works.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Measures for integration of soil\, water and forest management and form part of soil conservation\, watershed development and forestry programs\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sensitive earthquake seismic zones should be identified at city or region or district level\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a requirement of ideal city road? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Should have sharp turns and the junctions need not be designed.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Have smooth wearing surface\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Straight alignment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sufficient width to accommodate the traffic\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An ideal city road must ensure safe\, smooth\, and efficient traffic flow. This requires sufficient width\, a smooth surface\, and a well-planned alignment. Roads should avoid sharp turns and must have properly designed junctions to minimize accidents and congestion. Option (D) contradicts these principles\, as sharp turns and poorly designed junctions create hazards and disrupt traffic movement. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The concept of ______\, to manage the disaster\, is practised. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Indirect Response System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incentive Response System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incident Resonating System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incident Response System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Incident Response System (IRS) is the framework practiced in India to manage disasters effectively. It ensures a standardized command\, control\, and coordination structure\, enabling multiple agencies to work together during emergencies. IRS assigns clear roles\, responsibilities\, and communication channels for efficient disaster response. The other options—Incident Resonating System\, Indirect Response System\, and Incentive Response System—are incorrect and not recognized in disaster management. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 67% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-65/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTSTAMP:20260803T062455Z CREATED:20260803T062455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T062455Z UID:375-1785715200-1785801599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/6\n \n \n \n 5\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ________ are the main highways running through the length and breadth of the Indian Union\, connecting ports\, foreign highways and capitals of States and including roads of strategic and military value \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n District roads\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Village roads\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Highways\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Highways\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Highways (NHs) are the primary roads in India\, connecting major cities\, ports\, state capitals\, and border areas. They facilitate long-distance travel\, trade\, and strategic movement. These roads are maintained by the Central Government. State Highways connect cities within a state\, District Roads link towns within a district\, and Village Roads serve rural areas. Only National Highways cover the entire length and breadth of the country and have strategic and military significance. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is a method for traffic volume survey? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Photographic methods\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Biometric methods\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Biological methods\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sigma methods\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Traffic volume surveys measure the number and type of vehicles on a road over a period. Photographic methods involve using cameras to capture traffic flow\, which is later analyzed for counts and patterns. This is an accurate and widely used method. The other options—biometric\, sigma\, and biological methods—are unrelated to traffic surveys and do not provide traffic volume data. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ study is to determine the travel pattern of an area/ city \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Destination focus\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Origin Destination\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reach focus\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reach Destination\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An Origin-Destination (O-D) study analyzes travel patterns by identifying where trips start (origin) and end (destination) within a city or area. It helps in urban transport planning\, traffic management\, and infrastructure design. The other options—Reach Destination\, Destination Focus\, Reach Focus—are not standard terms used in transport planning studies \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a benefit of Green Building? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n health & community benfit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic benefit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Environmental benefit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social Benefit\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Green buildings primarily provide environmental benefits (reduced resource use\, lower emissions)\, economic benefits (energy and water savings)\, and health benefits (better indoor air quality\, comfort). While they may indirectly influence social aspects\, social benefit is not a direct or primary benefit of green buildings. Therefore\, among the given options\, social benefit does not specifically define the advantages of green building. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n T.O.D. in town planning stands for: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transportation as Object of Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transportation and its Order of Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transit Oriented Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Technology Oriented Development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is a planning concept that promotes high-density\, mixed-use development near public transport hubs like metro stations or bus terminals. The goal is to reduce reliance on private vehicles\, \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following cities has the largest metro system for public transport? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kolkata\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Delhi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kanpur\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Port Blair\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Delhi Metro is the largest metro system in India in terms of route length\, number of stations\, and daily ridership. It connects the National Capital Region (NCR) extensively and has multiple lines with modern infrastructure. Kolkata has an older metro system but is smaller in scale\, Kanpur is developing a metro\, and Port Blair has no metro system \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 93% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-66/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTSTAMP:20260804T051732Z CREATED:20260804T051732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T051732Z UID:377-1785801600-1785887999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 3\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Folk\, Work and Place' concept was given by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Doxiadis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Patrick Geddes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The concept of “Folk\, Work and Place” was introduced by Patrick Geddes\,\na pioneer of modern town planning. He emphasized that the growth and\ncharacter of a city depend on its people (folk)\, their economic activities\n(work)\, and the geographical setting (place). This holistic approach\nintegrated sociology\, economics\, and geography into urban planning\,\nmaking it distinct from the physical design focus of planners like Ebenezer\nHoward\, Doxiadis\, or Le Corbusier. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who wrote\, The Population Bomb? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Amartya Sen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Meadows\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ehrlich\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of them\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Population Bomb was authored by Paul R. Ehrlich in 1968. The book \nbecame famous for warning about the potential catastrophic\nconsequences of unchecked population growth. Ehrlich argued that rapid\npopulation increase would lead to widespread famine\, resource shortages\,\nand environmental degradation if not addressed. Though some predictions\ndid not materialize as severely as forecast\, the book raised global\nawareness about the importance of population control\, family planning\,\nand sustainability. It remains an influential text in discussions about\npopulation and resources. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sectoral planning does not include \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hill area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n irrigation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transport\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sectoral planning deals with the development of individual sectors such as\ntransport\, irrigation\, infrastructure\, power\, and education. It involves\nanalyzing and planning for each sector independently\, aiming for efficiency\nand better allocation of resources. Hill area planning\, however\, does not\nfall under this category. Instead\, it is part of regional or special area\nplanning\, which focuses on unique geographical or socio-economic\nconditions of particular regions like hill areas\, deserts\, or tribal belts.\nTherefore\, hill area is excluded from sectoral planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n One hectare is equal to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 10\,000 sq. m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 4840 sq. m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 4000 sq. m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 4048 sq. m\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1 hectare (ha) = 10\,000 square meters (sq. m). \nIt is a metric unit of area\, commonly used in land measurement.\n1 ha = 100 m × 100 m = 10\,000 m².\nIn acres: 1 hectare ≈ 2.471 acres. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The concept of spread and backwash effects was introduced by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gunnar Myrdal\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A.O. Hirschman\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gunder Frank\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Samir Amin\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Swedish economist Gunnar Myrdal introduced the concept of spread\nand backwash effects in regional development theory. He explained that\neconomic growth in one region can produce spread effects (positive\nimpacts such as job opportunities\, demand for goods\, and knowledge\ntransfer in surrounding areas). At the same time\, it can also create\nbackwash effects (negative impacts such as resource drain\, migration of\ntalent\, and economic decline of nearby regions). This dual effect helps\nexplain why regional inequalities persist despite overall national\ndevelopment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 40% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-67/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806 DTSTAMP:20260805T054128Z CREATED:20260805T054128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T054128Z UID:379-1785888000-1785974399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 2\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The major objectives behind the identification of five counter magnet cities outside the National Capital Region was\n(i) to further strengthen policies for decentralization of economic activities\nwithin and outside the NCR \n(ii) to further strengthen policies for decentralization of population within\nand outside the NCR.\n(iii) to further strengthen the infrastructure facilities within and outside the\nNCR\n(iv) to further strengthen health and medical care services within and outside the NCR \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n i\, ii and iv\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n i and iii\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n i and ii\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n i\, iii and iv\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The main objective behind identifying five counter magnet cities outside\nthe National Capital Region (NCR) was to decentralize population and\neconomic activities from Delhi. Delhi was facing immense pressure due to\noverpopulation\, industrial concentration\, and rising migration. By\ndeveloping counter magnets like Gwalior\, Patiala\, Kanpur\, and Bareilly\, the\ngovernment intended to redirect growth away from Delhi. This policy\naimed at reducing congestion\, promoting balanced regional development\,\nand creating employment opportunities outside NCR. Infrastructure and\nhealth facilities were secondary objectives\, not primary. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n After Independence\, at which level the first attempt for planning of rural development was made on? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n District level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Panchayati level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Block Level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tehsil level\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n After India’s independence\, the first attempt to plan for rural development \nwas made at the panchayati level. The idea was to involve local\ncommunities in decision-making\, ensuring that development projects were\nsuited to local needs. The Panchayati Raj system allowed villagers to\nparticipate directly in governance\, focusing on agriculture\, sanitation\,\nhousing\, and education. Unlike district or block-level planning\, panchayati-\nlevel planning emphasized grassroots participation\, making development\nmore inclusive and effective. This bottom-up approach formed the basis\nfor democratic decentralization in India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The ratio of town area to agricultural land area as suggested by Sir Ebenezer Howard in "Garden City concept is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1:10\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1:5\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1:20\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1:5\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sir Ebenezer Howard\, in his Garden City concept\, proposed a ratio of 1\npart town area to 5 parts agricultural land. The idea was to create a\nbalance between urban and rural life\, preventing overcrowding in cities\nwhile ensuring sustainable food supply and open green spaces. The urban\narea was planned with housing\, industry\, and public services\, while\nsurrounding agricultural belts provided food\, employment\, and natural\nbalance. This ratio embodied Howard’s vision of self-sufficient\, eco-\nfriendly\, and socially balanced urban settlements\, reducing reliance on\novercrowded industrial cities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Sight distance' is considered in design of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n auditorium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n fenestration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n road intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n open kitchen\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In transport engineering\, sight distance refers to the length of roadway\nvisible to a driver\, which is essential for safe driving. It ensures that a\nvehicle can stop\, overtake\, or maneuver safely without collision. While\ndesigning road intersections\, adequate sight distance is crucial because\nmultiple vehicles approach from different directions. Poor sight distance\nincreases accident risks. By considering sight distance in intersection\ndesign\, planners ensure safety\, smooth traffic flow\, and reduced accident\nchances. It is not applied to kitchens or auditoriums. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following regions has been classified as the "Western Dry \nRegion" by the planning Commission? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n North Bihar Dry Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rajasthan Dry Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n NEFA Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n West Bengal Duars\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Planning Commission identified the Rajasthan Dry Region as the\n“Western Dry Region.” This classification was based on climatic and\ngeographical conditions such as arid climate\, very low rainfall\, desert\nterrain\, and scarce vegetation. The region\, dominated by the Thar Desert\,\nis characterized by frequent droughts\, extreme temperatures\, and water\nscarcity. Unlike fertile or humid zones\, its agricultural productivity is\nlimited. The classification aimed to focus on special regional planning\nmeasures like irrigation\, desert afforestation\, and drought mitigation for\nsustainable development. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. 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The reason is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n the continental climate and remoteness\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n the mongoloid people are not motivated politically\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n the inaccessibility of the region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n the sand dunes that have inhibited transport development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Gobi Desert spans parts of northern China and southern Mongolia. Its\neconomic underdevelopment stems primarily from harsh continental\nclimate (extreme temperature swings\, low precipitation\, short growing\nseasons) and remoteness (sparse settlements\, long distances to markets\nand industrial centers). These factors hinder agriculture\, infrastructure\nprovision\, and urbanization. While sand dunes and local topography can\ncomplicate transport in places\, large parts of the Gobi are stony plains\nrather than migrating dune fields; the central limitations are climatic\nseverity and isolation\, which reduce viable economic activities and raise\ncosts for transport\, energy\, and basic services\, thereby constraining\nbroader development. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not correct?\n(A) V.Nath divided India into 15 macroregions\n(B) Ashok Mitra divided India into 5 macroregions\n(C) Praksh Rao and L. S. Bhatt divided country into macroregions\n(D) Chandreshekhar divided India into 13 macroregions \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n i only\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n i and iv only\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n iv only\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n iii only\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This question asks which statement is not correct among claims about who\ndivided India into macroregions. Based on standard Indian regional-\ngeography literature\, V. Nath is commonly cited for multi-region\nclassifications (often listed as 15 macroregions)\, and Ashok Mitra has\npublished regional divisions (variously summarized as fewer broad\nmacroregions). Chandrashekhar (or similar researchers) has also been\ncredited with regional delineations (e.g.\, 13 regions). By contrast\, I could\nnot confidently corroborate that Prakash Rao and L. S. Bhatt specifically\nproduced a canonical macroregional division of India in standard texts;\ntheir work is more often cited on population and regional processes rather\nthan a canonical macroregion classification. Because I cannot consult\nsources in this session\, I mark (iii) only as the likely incorrect statement but\nstrongly recommend checking a regional-geography textbook (e.g.\, Indian\nregional geography references) or the original authors to confirm\ndefinitively. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Statutory setback of a building depends on \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n privacy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Building Height\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n property boundary\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n ground coverage\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Setback requirements (required clearances from plot boundaries) in\nbuilding regulations are primarily designed to ensure light\, ventilation\,\nprivacy\, fire safety and circulation. Many municipal and building codes set\nsetbacks that scale with building height: taller buildings need larger\nsetbacks to reduce overshadowing\, allow firefighting access\, and provide\nadequate daylight for neighboring properties. When statutory rules specify\nsetbacks\, the height class of the building is the key variable for calculating\nminimum distances from boundaries.\n(In the official answer key\, this question was deleted for the final\nevaluation. The options here have been changed. The original options in\nthe question paper were property boundary\, width of access road\, ground\ncoverage and building height.) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alonso model is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a type of iconic model used to forecast weather\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a type of statistical derivation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a model to explain the pattern to land use and land value in urban areas\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Alonso (bid-rent) model explains urban land-use patterns and land\nvalues as functions of distance from the central business district (CBD).\nHouseholds and firms trade off land costs against accessibility: land near\nthe CBD is more valuable because of lower travel time to workplaces and\nmarkets\, so intensive/high-value uses (commercial\, institutional) dominate\ncentral areas\, while lower-rent uses (residential\, industrial) locate farther\nout. The model predicts a decline in land rent with distance\, concentric\nland-use rings (in its simplest form)\, and the economic logic behind\ncommuting/transport costs\, density gradients\, and land-value differentials.\nAlonso’s model is a core theoretical tool in urban economics and planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who among the following conceived the idea of shipping canal between India and Sri Lanka? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Farrel\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A. D. Taylor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n C. J. Barrow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Luna Leopold\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The idea of a shipping canal/link between India and Sri Lanka (often\ndiscussed historically in the context of the Sethusamudram/Mannar\nshipping route) has been considered by several planners and maritime\nengineers. A. D. Taylor is frequently cited in historical planning literature\nas an early proponent of a navigable channel to improve shipping between\nthe east and west coasts of India without circumnavigating Sri Lanka. The\nmore recent policy debates and project proposals (Sethusamudram\nProject) drew on many earlier concepts. That said\, multiple figures and\nfeasibility studies over decades contributed ideas; because I can’t fetch\nprimary historical sources now\, I accept A. D. Taylor as the named answer\nbut recommend checking a maritime-engineering or project history source\n(Sethusamudram archives) for documentary confirmation. \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 Industrialization and rapid urbanization have created \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n urban decay\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n rural depopulation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n urban generation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n rural regeneration\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Industrialization and rapid urbanization draw labor\, especially young and\nskilled workers\, from rural areas to cities seeking employment\, education\nand services. This migration produces rural depopulation: shrinking village\npopulations\, labor shortages in agriculture\, demographic aging in\nremaining rural communities\, and declining economic vitality in some\ncountryside areas. While urban centers grow economically and physically\,\nrural regions may face abandoned houses\, reduced services\, and\nweakened local markets. Policy responses include rural development\nprograms\, decentralization\, rural employment schemes and investment in\ninfrastructure/education to make rural livelihoods viable and slow\nexcessive migration that undermines balanced regional development. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Occupancy rate refers to the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n number of person-habitable rooms per acre\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n number of persons working in an office\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n number of persons per habitable rooms\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n number of person-habitable rooms per unit area\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Occupancy rate in housing statistics typically measures crowding by\ndividing household population by the number of habitable rooms (rooms\nsuitable for living/sleeping). It indicates average persons per room and\nhelps assess overcrowding and housing adequacy. Other measures\n(persons per unit area\, persons per habitable rooms per acre) are different\ndensity or intensity metrics. Occupancy rate informs policy on housing\nshortages\, health risks\, and minimum dwelling standards. High occupancy\nrates suggest insufficient housing stock or large household sizes; planners\nuse it to prioritize interventions\, allocate subsidies\, and design dwelling-\nsize norms for future residential development. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Pritzker Prize\, 2021 has been awarded to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Balkrishan Doshi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Frei Otto\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Francis Kere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Anne Lacation and Jean Philippe Vassal\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 2021 Pritzker Architecture Prize honored the French duo Anne\nLacation and Jean-Philippe Vassal for a body of work that emphasizes\nreuse\, affordability\, generosity of space\, and humane design. They are well\nknown for their adaptive-reuse projects and social housing refurbishments\nwhere they prioritized light\, thermal comfort and resident dignity rather\nthan demolition. Their work argues for sustaining and improving existing\nbuildings with minimal resources\, focusing on incremental\, cost-effective\ntransformations that yield significant social and environmental benefits.\nThe award recognized their consistent advocacy for architecture as a\npublic good and their commitment to pragmatic\, low-impact interventions\nthat improve everyday life. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The settlement of the Gangetic plain may be called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n dry point settlement\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n clustered settlement\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n isolated settlement\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n wet point settlement\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A wet-point settlement develops where water is readily available in\notherwise drier surrounding areas — for example\, on river banks\,\nfloodplains\, or near springs. The Gangetic Plain\, with abundant surface\nwater and a high water table\, supports dense\, clustered agriculture-based\nhabitations that locate where soils are fertile and water accessible. Dry-\npoint settlements form on slightly raised or flood-safe spots in wet\nregions; isolated or dispersed settlements occur in marginal lands. Thus\nsettlements in the Gangetic alluvium\, driven by irrigation\, perennial rivers\nand good soils\, are typically described as wet-point or water-oriented\nsettlements\, explaining the region’s high rural density and intensive\ncultivation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following forms of settlement develops along either side of roads\, rivers or canals? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Square\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Linear\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Circular\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Cross-shaped\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A linear settlement is characterized by development arranged along a\nlinear feature — typically a road\, river\, canal\, or valley corridor. Housing\,\nshops and services align sequentially along the transport or waterway axis\nto exploit access\, communication\, trade and drainage advantages. Linear\nforms often arise where geography constrains expansion (e.g.\, river\nvalleys\, coastal strips) or where transportation nodes dominate growth.\nThey contrast with nucleated (clustered) or dispersed settlements. Linear\nsettlements facilitate easy movement of goods and people along the axis\nbut can be vulnerable to congestion and limited lateral expansion;\nplanners must consider access controls\, services distribution\, and\nconnectivity when dealing with such patterns. \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 Assertation (A): Losch believed that price increase is result of transport\ncost and by rating the demand curve around the production point P\, the\nshape of market area is seen to be circular.\nReason (R): Losch treated each section as having seoarate range\, threshold\,\nhexagonal hinterland. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A is true but R is false (B) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A is false but R is true\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August Lösch extended central-place ideas: he showed how transport\ncosts and price structure influence market extent; if price rises with \ndistance (transport cost)\, the demand curve around a production point can\nproduce circular iso-price thresholds in simple isotropic space — so (A) is\nbroadly true. Lösch also derived hexagonal hinterlands by combining many\noverlapping circular market thresholds to pack space efficiently; he\ntreated range and threshold concepts for sections — making (R) also true.\nBut R (hexagonal hinterlands & separate ranges) is an outcome of Lösch’s\nspatial optimization\, not the direct explanation of A’s simple circular\nmarket concept. Hence both statements are true\, but R does not explain\nA. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Of late\, the major focus in urban industrial development is of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n port city oriented development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n nodal development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n cluster development\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 Cluster development (industrial clusters) groups small and medium\nenterprises spatially to exploit economies of scale\, shared suppliers\, skilled\nlabour pools\, and specialized services. Contemporary urban industrial\npolicy emphasizes clusters because they boost competitiveness\,\ninnovation diffusion\, and local job creation without requiring massive\nsingle-firm investments. Cluster approaches also facilitate infrastructure\nsharing (common effluent treatment\, warehouses\, testing labs) and easier\npolicy targeting than scattered industry. Port-city\, nodal or single-factory\nstrategies remain relevant in some contexts\, but cluster development is\nwidely promoted for inclusive industrialization\, MSME growth\, and\nlocalized value chains in urban and peri-urban areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cadastral map shows \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n land ownership\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n crop pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n water bodies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n vegetation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A cadastral map is a detailed land-survey map showing property\nboundaries\, parcel identifiers\, ownership details and sometimes land\nparcel area and registered rights. It is the legal map used in land\nregistration\, taxation\, and transfer of title. While cadastral maps may also\nannotate natural features (water bodies) or land use for certain purposes\,\ntheir primary function is to record who owns what land and the precise\ngeometries of parcels. Planners\, surveyors\, revenue authorities and legal\nsystems rely on cadastral records to resolve disputes\, plan infrastructure\,\nand implement land-based policies such as land pooling\, acquisition\, or\ncompensation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Save Silent Valley" Movement\, a social movement to save the tropical\ngreen forest from destruction for a regional development project\, was\nterritorially faced in Indian State of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kerala\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gujarat\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n West Bengal\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bihar\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Save Silent Valley movement (1970s–80s) was a major Indian\nenvironmental campaign to prevent the flooding and ecological\ndestruction of the Silent Valley tropical evergreen forest in Kerala for a\nhydroelectric project. Activists\, scientists and local communities\nhighlighted the area’s biodiversity\, endemic species and ecological\nsensitivity; nationwide protests and scientific advocacy eventually led to\nproject cancellation and the declaration of Silent Valley as a national park.\nThe movement became an influential precedent for conservation activism\nin India and demonstrated how local ecological values can shape national\npolicy on development projects. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A good way to measure the quality of life in countries across the world is \nby comparing their \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n sustainable development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n human development index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n gross national income\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n per capita income\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Human Development Index (HDI) combines indicators of health (life\nexpectancy)\, education (mean and expected years of schooling)\, and\nincome (GNI per capita) to provide a composite measure of human\ndevelopment beyond GDP alone. HDI better captures quality-of-life\naspects — longevity\, knowledge and standard of living — making cross-\ncountry comparisons more meaningful for social welfare. Per-capita\nincome and gross national income measure purely economic output;\nsustainable development is a broader process not a single numeric\ncomparator. Thus HDI is widely used to compare standards of living and social progress among nations. \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 The best location for laying the main sewer line on a flat land is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n under the central verge\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n under the open space along sidewalk\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n under the side walk\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Under the road\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Placing the main sewer under the road is standard practice: roads provide\ncontinuous linear corridors with public right-of-way\, easier access for\ninspection and maintenance\, and reduced need for private land\nacquisition. Road trenches avoid disturbance of buildings\, avoid\ncompromising private compound space\, and permit alignment with other\nutilities in planned utility corridors. Sidewalks or central verges may be\nused for smaller drains\, but the main trunk sewer benefits from road\nalignment to maintain required slope\, accessibility for repair\, and\nintegration with manholes and laterals. This minimizes conflicts with\nprivate property and streamlines construction and operation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A sanitary landfill is provided with High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)\nlining along the ground surface. This is provided primarily to prevent \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n plant growth\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n bleaching\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A sanitary landfill is provided with High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) lining along the ground surface. This is provided primarily to prevent\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n rodents\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) liner is installed at the base of modern\nsanitary landfills to prevent leachate (contaminated liquid) percolating\ninto the ground and contaminating groundwater and soil. The\nimpermeable HDPE membrane\, often combined with compacted clay and\ngeotextiles\, provides containment. It does not primarily target rodents\,\nplant growth or bleaching. Proper liner systems reduce pollution risk\,\nallow controlled leachate collection and treatment and are central to\nengineered sanitary landfill design standards aimed at protecting public\nhealth and the environment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The purchase price of BHK flat rises 10 percent. The demand for such flats\nis observed to decrease by 8 percent. The given elasticity of the housing\ndemand for 2010-11 (flat is rounded off to one decimal place) is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 0.08\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 8\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 80\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 0.8\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Price elasticity of demand = (% change in quantity demanded) / (% change\nin price). Here demand falls by 8% when price rises by 10% → elasticity =\n−8% / +10% = −0.8. The magnitude 0.8 (rounded to one decimal) indicates\ninelastic demand (|ε| &l < 1): buyers reduce quantity less than proportionally\nto the price increase. For housing\, inelastic responses are common over\nshort periods due to transaction costs and housing being a necessity. The\nnegative sign denotes the inverse relation; exam options typically list\nmagnitudes\, so 0.8 is the correct numeric choice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Classroom of 12 m x 25 m x 4 m requires 3 air changes per hour. At an \nair velocity of 2 m/s\, the necessary duct cross-section (in m²) is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1.5\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 0.50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 0.75\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1.00\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Volume = 12×25×4 = 1200 m³. With 3 air changes/hour\, required flow =\n1200×3 = 3600 m³/hour. Convert to m³/s: 3600 / 3600 = 1.0 m³/s. With air\nvelocity 2 m/s\, required area = Q / V = 1.0 / 2 = 0.5 m². \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\nPerformance Factor (EPF) of a building as per Energy Conservation\nBuilding Code (ЕСВС)\, 2011? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximum humidity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Building type\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximum and minimum monthly temperature\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Building occupancy duration\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Envelope Performance Factor (EPF) assesses building envelope energy\nperformance and accounts for internal heat gains and usage patterns.\nBuilding occupancy duration (operating hours) is essential because the\nenvelope’s thermal performance interacts with HVAC operating schedules\n— longer occupancy increases conditioning hours and thus energy impact\nof envelope losses/gains. ECBC envelope compliance calculators use\nclimate data together with building type and occupancy schedules to size\nglazing\, insulation and shading. While temperature extremes and building\ntype matter\, EPF calculations explicitly require occupancy duration to\nestimate annual heating/cooling loads and hence the envelope’s relative\nperformance. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 40% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-72/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTSTAMP:20260811T053443Z CREATED:20260811T053443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T053443Z UID:391-1786406400-1786492799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 1\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A cone\, with a base of 10 cm diameter and axis of 12 cm\, is lying on\nhorizontal plane (HP) along its generator. the internal angle which is the\nbase of the cone makes with HP is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 7.6°\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 37.6°\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 67°\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 67.6°\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 a land-use zone \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Heritage\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Commercial\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Industrial → Yes\, a standard land-use zone.\nCommercial → Yes\, a standard land-use zone.\nHeritage → Not a conventional primary land-use zone. Heritage is\ngenerally treated as a special area / overlay zone or as part of conservation\nregulations\, not a standalone land-use classification like residential\,\ncommercial\, industrial\, recreational\, etc. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A residential area of 20 hectares is planned for three different types of C4\nplots of 500 m²\, 300 m² and 200m² with number of plots in each category\nare 100\, 120\, 150 respectively. The rest of the area is allowed for roads and\nfacilities such as schools\, shops and park. Each plot has one dwelling unit\nand the average household size is 5 persons. The net residential density of\nthe area in person per hectare is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 160\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 80\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 60\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 16\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Compute total plot area: 100×500 = 50\,000 m²\, 120×300 = 36\,000 m²\,\n150×200 = 30\,000 m² → total 116\,000 m² = 11.6 ha of net residential plots.\nTotal dwellings = 100 + 120 + 150 = 370 units. Population = 370 × 5 = 1850\npersons. Net residential density = population / net residential area = 1850\n/ 11.6 ≈ 159.5 persons/ha\, rounded to 160 persons/ha. The remaining land\n(20 − 11.6 = 8.4 ha) is for roads\, parks and facilities\, so the net density uses\nonly residential plot area. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per the United Nations Transforming Our World\, the 2030 Agenda for \nSustainable Development 2015 which of the following Sustainable\nDevelopment Goals (SDGs) directly address(es) water related issues? \nP. SDG – 1\nQ. SDG – 4\nR. SDG – 6\nS. SDG - 14 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n PQ\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n R\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n S\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n R\,S\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SDG 6 — Clean Water and Sanitation directly targets universal access to\nsafe drinking water\, sanitation\, wastewater treatment and integrated\nwater resources management. SDG 14 — Life Below Water focuses on\nconserving and sustainably using oceans\, seas and marine resources\,\nincluding marine pollution and coastal ecosystems. While other SDGs (e.g.\,\nSDG-1 poverty\, SDG-2 food\, SDG-11 cities) intersect with water issues\, 6\nand 14 explicitly address freshwater and marine water concerns\nrespectively. Thus the combination R\,S correctly identifies the SDGs that\ndirectly tackle water-related goals. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Golden Ratio refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1:1\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (1+√5):2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1:√2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 16:9\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Golden Ratio (φ) is the irrational number (1 + √5) / 2 ≈ 1.618. It arises\nwhen a line segment is divided so the ratio of the whole to the larger part\nequals the ratio of the larger part to the smaller. Historically linked to\naesthetics\, proportions in architecture\, art and nature\, φ appears in\npentagonal geometry\, phyllotaxis (plant spirals)\, and classical composition\nrules. \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 The Town and Country Planning Organization was set up in India in 1962 \nwith the merger of which of the following institutes? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n ТРО and Ministry of Urban Affairs\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n TPO and Ministry of Urban Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n TPO and the Central Regional and Urban Planning Organization\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n TPO and RBI\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Town and Country Planning Organization (TCPO) is a technical\nadvisory body under the Government of India. It was established in 1962\nthrough the merger of the Town Planning Organization (TPO) and the\nCentral Regional and Urban Planning Organization (CRUPO). The aim was\nto strengthen institutional capacity for urban and regional planning across\nIndia. TCPO provides technical assistance to states\, prepares guidelines\,\nhelps formulate master/development plans\, and supports research in\nplanning. Its role has been critical in developing India’s planning\nframeworks\, including schemes for urban development\, regional planning\,\nand capacity-building for state governments. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Development plan includes \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n master plan and city development plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n regional plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n city development plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n master plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A development plan is a statutory framework that outlines how an area\nwill grow and function over a set time\, usually 20 years. It integrates land\nuse zoning\, housing\, infrastructure\, environment\, transport\, and social\namenities. While a city development plan focuses on immediate\, short- to\nmid-term improvements (infrastructure upgrades\, basic services\, and slum\nrehabilitation)\, a master plan is broader and long-term\, providing spatial\nstructure for balanced growth. Together\, these documents ensure\nsustainable urban development and guide investments. Regional plans\nmay be broader\, but the standard development plan at city level includes\nboth master and city development plans. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is a part of studio apartment? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Master bedroom\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Children Room\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Artistic Room\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Multipurpose space\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A studio apartment is a compact residential unit where living\, sleeping\,\ncooking\, and dining are combined in one open space. Instead of separate\nrooms like bedrooms or children’s rooms\, the design emphasizes\nflexibility. The core idea is a multipurpose space where furniture and\npartitions may be rearranged for different uses — bed during night\, living\narea by day\, or workspace when required. This makes studio apartments\neconomical and efficient for single occupants\, students\, or young\nprofessionals in urban areas. The compactness promotes minimalism \nwhile still ensuring comfort. Therefore\, the correct choice is multipurpose\nspace. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The solar protection system consisting of fixed slats or grids\, outside a building facade in front of the openings is known as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n trombe wall\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Malqaf\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n brise-soleil\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 Brise-soleil is a French term meaning “sun breaker.” It is an architectural\nfeature consisting of horizontal or vertical slats (louvers) placed outside a\nbuilding’s facade to control sunlight. These fixed elements reduce solar\ngain\, glare\, and overheating in hot climates while allowing natural daylight\nand ventilation. Unlike a Trombe wall\, which stores and redistributes solar\nenergy\, or a solarium\, which is an enclosed sunspace\, brise-soleil acts as a\npassive shading device. It is widely used in tropical and subtropical regions\nto improve thermal comfort and reduce reliance on artificial cooling\, thus\ncontributing to energy efficiency. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Assuming other variables remaining constant\, the tropical summer index \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n decreases with increase in wet-bulb temperature\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n decreases with increase in globe temperature\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n increase with increase in air velocity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n increases with increase in vapor pressure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Tropical Summer Index (TSI) is a comfort index used for evaluating\nindoor and outdoor thermal comfort in tropical regions. It considers\nfactors like dry-bulb temperature\, wet-bulb temperature\, globe\ntemperature\, air velocity\, and vapor pressure (humidity). Higher vapor\npressure (reflecting more moisture in the air) makes it difficult for the\nhuman body to lose heat through evaporation of sweat\, thereby\nincreasing discomfort. As vapor pressure rises\, the TSI value increases\, \nindicating higher levels of discomfort or heat stress. By contrast\, increasing\nair velocity or lowering humidity reduces TSI. Hence\, TSI increases with\nvapour pressure. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 40% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-74/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR