BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Architecture - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Architecture X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Architecture REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTSTAMP:20260727T222305 CREATED:20260701T081112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T081112Z UID:326-1783468800-1783555199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 33\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 -Rehabilitate -Operate- Transfer (BROT)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Design-Build- Finance-Operate (DBFO)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Design -Build- Operate- Maintain (DBOM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Build - Transfer and Operate (BTO)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the DBFO (Design-Build-Finance-Operate) model\, a private sector entity is responsible for: \n\nDesigning the project\nBuilding the infrastructure\nFinancing the entire or majority cost\nOperating and maintaining the facility over a concession period\n\nThe public sector typically pays the private partner based on performance or allows them to recover costs via direct user fees\, such as tolls or service charges. This model is commonly used in public-private partnerships (PPPs) for infrastructure projects \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is also known as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Area Relationship\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Space Index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Area Range\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAR and FSI are essentially the same term\, referring to the ratio of a building's total floor area to the land area on which it is built \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Threshold Theory\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 The_______ may include State Urbanization Policy\, State Land Utilization Policy for guiding future development \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Perspective Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Master plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Perspective Plan is a long-term strategic plan (typically 20–30 years) that outlines the vision\, goals\, and broad policies for the spatial and economic development of a region or state. It may include guiding frameworks such as: \n\nState Urbanization Policy\nState Land Utilization Policy\n\nThese help shape future development in a coordinated and sustainable manner \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Self-Survey\, Interviews\, Direct Inspections are the techniques used in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Secondary Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n City Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tertiary 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 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 a) 4840sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 4000 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 Hooke’s law states that stress and strain are \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Inversely proportional\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 \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 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 a) 100\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 \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 The moisture content in well-seasoned timber is? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 10% to 12%\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 4% to 5%\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 \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 a) Patrick Geddes\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 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. 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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 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 b) Tehsil level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Panchayati 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 \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 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 a) Fenestration\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 . Who wrote ‘The population Bomb’? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Amartya Sen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Ehrlich\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of them\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Meadows\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 a) A model to explain the pattern to land use and land value in urban areas\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 \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 . Sight Distance is considered in the design of- \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Open Kitchen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Road intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Auditorium\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 Sight distance is crucial in road design because it refers to the visible distance ahead a driver needs to safely stop or react to potential hazards like oncoming traffic or obstacles. This is particularly important at intersections where vehicles from multiple roads converge \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 52% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-47/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713 DTSTAMP:20260727T222305 CREATED:20260712T062829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T062829Z UID:333-1783814400-1783900799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 4\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cadastral map shows \n\n \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 c) Vegetation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Water Bodies\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Lease\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Turnkey Project\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A "turnkey project" is a public sector procurement model where a private contractor designs\, builds\, and delivers a completed facility for a fixed price to the government\, essentially handing over a ready-to-use project like a "key" to a new house. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 b) Linear\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Circular\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 Superpasticizer is added in a concrete mix to \n\n \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 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 \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 _______ Is a designation provided to area which has very diverse yet fragile ecosystem \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sustainable area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Forest Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Natural area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sensitive area\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 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:20260727T222305 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 Which of the following is not an advantage of horizontal growth of a town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Require more land for the same space area.\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 \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 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 Urban Infrastructure and Governance (UIG)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)\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 Cadastral map shows \n\n \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 b) Water Bodies\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Vegetation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an objective of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Improve infrastructural facilities in towns & cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Promote planned integrated development of towns/cities.\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 \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 Committee\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Fiscal Commission\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Fiscal Committee\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Finance Commission\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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:20260727T222305 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 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 (D) Radio centric\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (A) Linear\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (C) Satellite\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n (B) Sheet\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 Which of the following content is not covered while preparing a DPR? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Project Cost\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 Financial Structuring\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 _______ 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- Paid Partnership\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 \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 RERA stands for: \n\n \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 Real Esteemed Regulatory Authority\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 Faridabad near Delhi is an example of _____ growth of town. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concentric\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 \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 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:20260727T222305 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 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 Housing and Urban Department of Calcutta\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Health end Urban Development Costing\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 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 Ribbon development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scattered development\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 \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 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 Street Act\, 2018\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Street Vendors Act\, 2014\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 \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 Panchayat\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n District\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:20260727T222305 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 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 Natural Urban Transport Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Unified Transport Policy\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 \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 amongst one of the authorities of a Municipal ration? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chairman\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Town Planning Engineer\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chief Minister\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 Which of the following is not a key function of the Metropolitan Planning Committee ? \n\n \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 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 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 Urban Governance\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 \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 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:20260727T222305 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 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 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 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 ______ 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 Echo\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reflection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pitch\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tone\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 Scotia\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nosing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Soffit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Riser\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 town planning pattern of Jaipur is in______ form. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Irregular\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Circular\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Grid\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 Drive in CO2 and toxic gases\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 \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 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:20260727T222305 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 ______ 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 Local\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 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 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 Lavasa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n GIFT city\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 Le Corbusier conceived the master plan of Chandigarh as analogous to ______ \n\n \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 Elephant structure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Butterfly shape\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 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 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 Rectangular 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 Shoring\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Caissons\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scaffolding\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Underpinning\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 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:20260727T222305 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 ______ is a planning region centered upon the National Capital Territory of Delhi in India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Notified Capital Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National 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 \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 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 Aims at welding various elements of social and cultural life of community\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Creates balanced population structure\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 The concept of Garden City was given by: \n\n \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 Laurie Baker\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 \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 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 Industrial Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Residential 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 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 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:20260727T222305 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 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 Cul-De-Sac Street\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Belt\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 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 Use 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 \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 Industrial Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recreational Areas\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 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 Country 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 \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 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 Foundation plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development 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 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 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:20260727T222305 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 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 Topographical\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 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 Based on which way\, a park cannot be classified? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to character\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 \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 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 Environment of site\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 \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 _____ 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 Zoological\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Meteorological\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 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 Regional plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\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 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 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:20260727T222305 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 are the powers not given to local authorities\, to enforce zonal plans? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of designs of building by private owners\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 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 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 Provisions for Heritage and Conservation areas will come under which among the following? \n\n \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 Special Area Planning\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 \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 \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 Economic infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Institutional 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 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 Social 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 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 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:20260727T222305 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 Over-crowding\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social isolation\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 \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 3\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 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 Chennai\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hyderabad\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mumbai\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kolkata\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Improper use of Land\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hygiene Maintenance\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 \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 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 Owner of the property\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 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:20260727T222305 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 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 Combined town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ribbon\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Satellite town\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 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 Conurbation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Focal Point\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 \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 National Housing Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing for Poor\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 \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 Which of the following is not a requirement of a new town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Parks & Playgrounds\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recreation Centers\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Effective Road Network\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 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 Gandhinagar\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jaipur\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lavasa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chandigarh\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 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