BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Architecture - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Architecture REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTSTAMP:20260727T202908 CREATED:20260701T082042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T082042Z UID:328-1783555200-1783641599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 17\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 One hectare is equal to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 4840sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 4000 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 4048 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 10\,000 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1 hectare (ha) = 10\,000 square meters = 100m × 100m. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than ___ (in MPa) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 150\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 200\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 100\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than 100 MPa (MegaPascals). This minimum strength is a widely accepted standard for stones used in important structural applications\, such as foundations and load-bearing walls \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Folk Work and Place was given by? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Doxiadis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Le Corbusier\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 \n : It is a town planning theory that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the community (Folk)\, the economic activities (Work)\, and the physical environment (Place) in creating a sustainable and harmonious region. The theory is also called as The Geddesian Triad. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hooke’s law states that stress and strain are \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Curvilinear proportional\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Directly proportional\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 \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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 56% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-46/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTSTAMP:20260727T202908 CREATED:20260701T082157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T082157Z UID:330-1783641600-1783727999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 46\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n . Sight Distance is considered in the design of- \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Fenestration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Auditorium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Road intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Open Kitchen\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sight distance is crucial in road design because it refers to the visible distance ahead a driver needs to safely stop or react to potential hazards like oncoming traffic or obstacles. This is particularly important at intersections where vehicles from multiple roads converge \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sight Distance is considered in the design of- \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Fenestration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Open Kitchen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Auditorium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Road intersection\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sight distance is crucial in road design because it refers to the visible distance ahead a driver needs to safely stop or react to potential hazards like oncoming traffic or obstacles. This is particularly important at intersections where vehicles from multiple roads converge. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alonso Model is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 a) A model to explain the pattern to land use and land value in urban areas\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) A type of statistical derivation\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 d) Block level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) District level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Tehsil level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Panchayati level\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n : After independence\, the first significant attempt at rural development planning in India was through the Community Development Program (CDP)\, which was launched in the early 1950s. The CDP aimed to engage with rural communities at the grassroots level through institutions like panchayats\, to promote their participation in the development process. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n . Who wrote ‘The population Bomb’? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Ehrlich\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Amartya Sen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of them\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Meadows\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 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 ________ 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 Turnkey Project\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lease\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Operational Management\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A "turnkey project" is a public sector procurement model where a private contractor designs\, builds\, and delivers a completed facility for a fixed price to the government\, essentially handing over a ready-to-use project like a "key" to a new house. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following forms of settlement develops along either side of roads\, rivers or canals? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Cross-shaped\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Circular\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Linear\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Square\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 a) Crop Pattern\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 c) Vegetation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _______ Is a designation provided to area which has very diverse yet fragile ecosystem \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sustainable area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sensitive area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Natural area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Forest Zone\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 b) Reduce the flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Reduce the water-cement ratio for a given workability\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Increase the water-cement ratio for a given workability\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Reduce the content of the coarse aggregate\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Superplasticizers work by improving the flowability of concrete without increasing the water content\, allowing for a lower water-cement ratio which results in stronger concrete. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 55% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-48/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTSTAMP:20260727T202908 CREATED:20260713T062133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T062347Z UID:335-1783900800-1783987199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 40\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 High Powered Expert Committee (HPEC)\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 Urban Infrastructure and Governance (UIG)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Launched in 2005\, JNNURM was the Government of India’s flagship urban development programme aimed at improving urban infrastructure and basic services in cities\, especially for the urban poor. UIG (Urban Infrastructure and Governance) was one of the sub-missions under JNNURM \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an advantage of horizontal growth of a town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximum use of natural light and air\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Density of population is low.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Good number of parks and gardens could be developed\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 Cadastral map shows \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Vegetation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Water Bodies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Crop Pattern\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 \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 Encourage public-private-partnership in infrastructural development.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Improve infrastructural facilities in towns & cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 Constitution's 74th (seventy-fourth) Amendment -1992 provides for the setting up of a _________ once in five years\, to review the financial position of the municipalities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Fiscal Committee\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Finance Committee\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Finance Commission\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Fiscal Commission\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 41% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-49/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTSTAMP:20260727T202908 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 29\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _______ 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 Public-Private Partnership\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Public- Paid Partnership\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Paid-Public Partnership\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Paid-Private Partnership.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a PPP model\, the government retains responsibility for ensuring service delivery\, but the private sector participates in financing\, building\, and/or operating the service or infrastructure. \nThis way\, risks\, investments\, and responsibilities are shared. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Cost\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Project Progress\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Project Phasing\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 Estate Regulation Authority\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Real Esteemed Regulatory Authority\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Real Estate Regulatory Administration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Real Estate Regulatory Authority\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Ribbon\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scattered\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concentric\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Faridabad (like Gurgaon\, Noida\, Ghaziabad) developed as a satellite town of Delhi — planned to reduce pressure on the main city by shifting population\, industries\, and services to nearby urban centres while maintaining connectivity. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 (A) Linear\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (D) Radio centric\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 71% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-50/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTSTAMP:20260727T202908 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 36\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Scattered development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ribbon development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concentric development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Satellite development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ribbon development occurs when a town grows linearly along major roads or highways\, with settlements\, shops\, and industries lined up on both sides of the road. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following authorizes the central government to protect and improve environmental quality\, control and reduce pollution from sources\, d prohibit or restrict the setting and /or operation of any industrial facility on environmental grounds. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Environment (Protection) Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Green Building Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Ecology (Protection) Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Energy 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 Street Act\, 2018\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Vendors Act\, 2016\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Urban Street Vending Act\, 2001\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 HUDCO stands for: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Health 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 Housing and Urban Department of Calcutta\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housing and Urban Development Corporation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HUDCO is a Government of India public sector company\, established in 1970\, that provides long-term finance for housing and urban development projects. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 69% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-51/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTSTAMP:20260727T202908 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 32\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not amongst one of the authorities of a Municipal ration? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Municipal Commissioner\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Standing committees\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chairman\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mayor\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Town and Country Planning Organization is not responsible for providing assistance and advice to which of the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Public Sector Agencies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Central and State Governments\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Authorities and Urban Local Bodies\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 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 Transport Policy\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 \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 Master Plan-Preparation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of Plans\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 Town Planning Engineer\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 Municipal Commissioner\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 43% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-52/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTSTAMP:20260727T202908 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 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 town planning pattern of Jaipur is in______ form. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Grid\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II\, Jaipur was planned on a strict grid iron pattern. This design featured wide\, straight streets intersecting at right angles\, dividing the city into uniform rectangular blocks (chowkris)\, which was highly advanced for its time. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not the function of ventilation? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reduce humidity inside the building.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Remove body odours\, bacteria\, etc. from the room.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Supply fresh cool air rich in oxygen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Drive in CO2 and toxic gases\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 ______ 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 Reflection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Echo\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pitch\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 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 Site Selection\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 Climatic Conditions\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 The under surface of flight of the staircase is called ______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scotia\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Soffit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nosing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Riser\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 60% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-53/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719 DTSTAMP:20260727T202909 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 37\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 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 Organic 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 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 Lavasa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n GIFT city\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Harappa\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Harappa is a major urban center of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300–1300 BCE). It is renowned for its advanced and meticulously planned layout\, which included a gridiron street system\, sophisticated drainage\, and organized residential blocks\, making it a prime example of ancient town planning. The other options are modern planned developments. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ 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 Regional\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Country\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Local\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n International\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Shoring\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Underpinning\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 Le Corbusier conceived the master plan of Chandigarh as analogous to ______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Human body\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tree structure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Butterfly shape\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Elephant structure\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 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 88% \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:20260727T202909 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 30\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 importance of Neighborhood Planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Deteriorates the lifestyle of the residents\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 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 In the zoning of a city\, party plot comes under: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Commercial Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Residential Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hazardous 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 ______ is a planning region centered upon the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Core Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Capital Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Notified Core Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Notified Capital Region\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The National Capital Region (NCR) is a designated planning region in India centered around Delhi. It includes adjoining districts from neighboring states (Haryana\, Uttar Pradesh\, and Rajasthan) to manage development\, infrastructure\, and growth in a coordinated manner. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The concept of Garden City was given by: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Le Corbusier\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 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 Structural Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Conceptual Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Estimated Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\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 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 79% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-55/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTSTAMP:20260727T202909 CREATED:20260721T064530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T064530Z UID:350-1784592000-1784678399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 43\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 aspect of zoning? \n\n \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 Service 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 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 Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Foundation plan\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 \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 Conurbation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Belt\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Focal point\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Cul-De-Sac Street\n\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 \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 National Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Regional Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n International Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Country 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 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 Industrial Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Building Services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recreational Areas\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 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 78% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-56/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723 DTSTAMP:20260727T202909 CREATED:20260722T060235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T060235Z UID:353-1784678400-1784764799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 44\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 Based on which way\, a park cannot be classified? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to size\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to purpose\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to climate\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to character\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parks are generally classified: \n\nAccording to size → e.g.\, neighborhood parks\, city parks\, regional parks.\nAccording to character → ornamental\, natural\, themed\, etc.\nAccording to purpose → recreational\, ecological\, cultural\, etc.\n\nBut they are not classified according to climate. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Schematic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Site\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Topographical\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Landuse\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 Land use Pattern\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 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 Core Area planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Investment Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Regional plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Special Purpose Plan is prepared for special areas or specific objectives\, such as: \n\nIndustrial estates\nTourism zones\nHeritage zones\nInvestment regions\n\nThese plans fall under Specific and Investment Planning\, not the broader Development or Regional Plans. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _____ 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 Zoological\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Meteorological\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Botanical\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanical parks/gardens are primarily established for the study\, conservation\, and display of plant specimens — including rare\, medicinal\, or exotic species. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 75% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-57/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTSTAMP:20260727T202909 CREATED:20260723T070640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T070640Z UID:355-1784764800-1784851199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 29\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Upper floors can enjoy views of natural sceneries\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n High population density\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following are the powers not given to local authorities\, to enforce zonal plans? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Acquisition of privately owned lands\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of plans of the proposed structures\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Prohibiting the undesirable use of land\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of designs of building by private owners\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 Physical infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Institutional infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Physical infrastructure refers to the basic facilities and services necessary for the functioning of a city\, including: \n\nMobility (roads\, public transport)\nWater supply\nSolid waste management\nSewage systems\, electricity\, drainage\, etc.\nSocial infrastructure → schools\, hospitals\, community centers.\nEconomic infrastructure → markets\, banks\, industrial zones.\nInstitutional infrastructure → government offices\, administrative buildings.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Education\, health care and entertainment are called which type of infrastructure? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Physical infrastructure\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 \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 Utility Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Promotion Rules\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Comprehensive Mobility 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! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 66% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-58/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTSTAMP:20260727T202909 CREATED:20260724T062939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T062939Z UID:358-1784851200-1784937599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 38\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a characteristic of a slum? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Good sanitation management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Fire hazards\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Over-crowding\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social isolation\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 The land contained in the set-back belongs to______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Government\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 Owner of the property\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 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 10\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 \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 ‘Dharavi'\, the largest slum area of Asia\, is situated in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mumbai\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chennai\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hyderabad\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kolkata\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dharavi\, located in Mumbai\, is Asia’s largest slum\, known for its high population density and small-scale industries like leather\, textiles\, and recycling. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a cause of slum? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hygiene Maintenance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrialization\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lack of Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Improper use of Land\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 76% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-59/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728 DTSTAMP:20260727T202909 CREATED:20260727T060144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T060144Z UID:361-1785110400-1785196799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 34\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Conurbation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Focal Point\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Native Housing Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Native Housing for Poor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing for Poor\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NHP refers to the National Housing Policy\, which aims to: \n\nProvide affordable housing to all sections of society.\nPromote slum-free cities.\nEncourage planned urban development and sustainable housing solutions.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is the first private planned hill city of India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gandhinagar\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lavasa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jaipur\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chandigarh\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 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 Recreation Centers\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Parks & Playgrounds\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Effective Road Network\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 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 Scattered town\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 Ribbon\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 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 72% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-60/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR