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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 Cul-de-sac is associated with \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Central Island\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sectoral Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dead end\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In physical planning\, the Concept of Saturation Flow is associated with \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Temperature flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Wind flow\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Electricity flow\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturation flow is defined as the maximum flow that can be discharged from a traffic lane when there is a continuous green indication and a continuous queue on the approach \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The housing trend of 'Expandable Dwelling is associated with: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Detached Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Core Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Apartment Housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Row Housing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Core housing is an attempt at providing low-cost partial-provision habitable housing\nthat serves as an alternative to the conventional full-provision type. The core house is expected to\nbe expanded by families through process of construction support sharing or a subsidized approach. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the following sketch\, P\, Q\, R\, and S refer to elements of an urban space. Identify P\, Q\, R\, S. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b. P-Vista\, Q-Edge\, R- Landmark\, S-Path\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c. P-Landmark\, Q-Vista\, R- Path\, S-Edge\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a. P-Path\, Q-Vista\, R- Edge\, S-Landmark\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d. P-Landmark\, Q-Edge\, R- Path\, S-Vista\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explanation: Kevin Lynch argues that for any given city\, a corresponding set of mental images exist in the minds of the people who experience that city. Contributing to those images are five qualities which Lynch identifies as Paths\, Edges\, Districts\, Nodes\, and Landmarks. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The shaded area in the following demand-supply graph is known as        . \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b. Consumer Deficit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c. Producer Surplus\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d. Producer Deficit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a. Consumer Surplus\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explanation: Consumer surplus is the monetary gain obtained by consumers because they are able to purchase a product for a price that is less than the highest price that they would be willing to pay. Producer surplus is the amount that producers benefit by selling at a market price that is higher than the least that they would be willing to sell for; this is roughly equal to profit (since producers are not normally willing to sell at a loss and are normally indifferent to selling at a break-even price). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 71% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-31/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20261009T051707Z CREATED:20260620T111749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T051707Z UID:293-1791504000-1791590399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 34\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. 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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 Principal Functions of the CPCB\, as spelt out in the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act\, 1974\, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act\, 1981 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of (A) and (B)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) to promote cleanliness of streams and wells in different areas of the States by prevention\, control and abatement of water pollution\, and\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) to improve the quality of air and to prevent\, control or abate air pollution in the country\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Both (A) and (B)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an attribute of sustainable urban transport? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Intelligent Transport System (ITS)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Motorised Transport\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Non-Conventional source of Energy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Strengthening of Public Transport System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sustainable urban transport prioritizes the efficient movement of people and goods while minimizing negative environmental\, social\, and economic impacts. Key attributes include promoting accessibility\, affordability\, and safety\, while reducing pollution\, congestion\, and resource consumption. It also emphasizes a shift towards public transport\, active mobility (walking and cycling)\, and the use of cleaner fuels. \nStrengthening of Public Transport System – Reduces private vehicle dependency and emissions. \nNon-Conventional Sources of Energy – Promotes electric\, hydrogen\, or solar-powered transport. \nIntelligent Transport System (ITS) – Enhances efficiency through smart traffic management. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Composting\, Biomethanation\, incineration are the terms related to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pollution Control\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Waste water management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Solid waste management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chemical waste management\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Composting is a biological process that decomposes organic materials\, like food scraps and yard waste\, into a nutrient-rich soil amendment called compost. It's a key component of solid waste management\, helping to reduce landfill waste\, recycle valuable resources\, and improve soil health. \nBiomethanation\, also known as anaerobic digestion\, is a process that converts organic waste into biogas\, a renewable energy source\, through the action of microorganisms in the absence of oxygen. In the context of Solid Waste Management (SWM)\, biomethanation offers a sustainable solution for treating biodegradable waste\, reducing landfill burden\, and generating energy. \n  \nIncineration in Solid Waste Management (SWM) is the process of burning solid waste to reduce its volume and potentially recover energy. It's a thermal treatment method used to dispose of various types of waste\, including municipal solid waste (MSW)\, hazardous waste\, and medical waste. While it offers benefits like volume reduction and potential energy recovery\, it also presents challenges like ash disposal and potential air emissions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _______serves as the apex public policy think tank of the Government of the Republic of India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) National Urban Information System (NUIS)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) National Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NITI Aayog serves as the apex public policy think tank of the Government of India\, established in 2015 to replace the Planning Commission. Its key roles include: \nFormulating national development strategies \nAdvising on economic policy\, infrastructure\, and innovation \nPromoting cooperative federalism \nMonitoring and evaluating key government programs. \n  \nNational Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) – Focuses only on urban planning (under Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs). \nNational Natural Resource Management System (NNRMS) – Deals with geospatial data for resource management (under ISRO). \nNational Urban Information System (NUIS) – A GIS-based urban database project\, not a policy body \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Preserve and revitalize soul of the heritage city to reflect the city’s unique character by encouraging aesthetically appealing\, accessible\, informative & secured environment.” is a scheme statement of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Heritage City Development & Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n World Heritage Sites\, UNESCO\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HRIDAY stands for Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana\, launched by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs on 21 January 2015. It is a central sector scheme funded 100% by the Government of India\, with an allocated outlay of approximately ₹500 crore. HRIDAY focused on 12 heritage cities across India: Ajmer\, Amaravati\, Amritsar\, Badami\, Dwarka\, Gaya\, Kanchipuram\, Velankanni\, Mathura\, Puri\, Varanasi\, and Warangal. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 76% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-32/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTSTAMP:20261010T053006Z CREATED:20260620T115310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T053006Z UID:295-1791590400-1791676799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 31\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is the important segment of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) with the mandate of providing Earth Observation (EO) data from space and aerial platforms to users develop technologies for the management of natural resource\, support disaster monitoring and management and capacity building for utilization of EO data? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) National Institute of Urban Affairs(NIUA)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Survey of India(SoI)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Niti Aayog\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) is a key segment of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) with the following mandates: \n\nProviding Earth Observation (EO) data from satellites and aerial platforms.\nDeveloping technologies for natural resource management\, agriculture\, forestry\, water\, environment\, etc.\nSupporting disaster monitoring and management using satellite imagery.\n\nConducting capacity building and training for effective utilization of EO data. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n One of the most important legal tools to acquire the land\, not only for future growth but also for a large number of public uses is the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Land acquisition Act of 1894 (subsequently amended in 1961)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Municipal Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Rent Control Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Model Town Planning Act\, 1957 (subsequently Amended in 1960)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Land Acquisition Act\, 1894\, later amended in 1961\, was the primary legal framework in India used by the government to acquire land for public purposes\, such as: \n\nInfrastructure development (roads\, railways\, schools\, hospitals)\nUrban expansion and development projects\nPlanned growth of cities and towns\n\nThis law provided the legal mechanism for compulsory acquisition of land from private owners with compensation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brownfield sites refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Non-Agricultural Land parcels\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Previously Used\, Contaminated or damaged sites\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Outskirts sites\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Agricultural land parcels\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Brownfield site refers to land that has been previously used\, often for industrial or commercial purposes\, and is now abandoned or underutilized\, potentially contaminated or damaged\, and requires remediation before redevelopment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The first town planning legislation was enacted in India in 1915 under the title\, \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Rent Control Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Municipal Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) The Bombay Town Planning Act\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Urban Land Ceiling Act\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Bombay Town Planning Act of 1915 was indeed the first town planning legislation enacted in India. This act empowered the Bombay Municipal Corporation to create town-planning schemes for urban development and redevelopment. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Data products relevant for urban applications from Cartosat-2 satellite can give spatial resolution up to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 10 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 2.5 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 1 m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 5 m\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 68% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-33/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20261012T054936Z CREATED:20260622T072341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T054936Z UID:297-1791763200-1791849599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 39\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In India\, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)\, is headed by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) The Chief Minister\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) The President\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) The Prime Minister\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) The District Collector\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chairperson: Prime Minister \nVice Chairperson: Appointed (if needed) with rank of Cabinet Minister \nMembers: Up to 9 members\, including experts from various disaster-related fields. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs’\, …is a definition of following term: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Urban Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Futuristic Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Sustainable Development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Rural Development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In order to achieve speed\, cost effectiveness and better quality construction\, Use of _______must be encouraged for mass housing. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) prefabricated factory made building components\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Concrete\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Brick\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) On site framed structures\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prefabrication offers speed\, cost-effectiveness\, and better quality for mass housing due to its efficiency in factory settings\, reduced on-site labour\, and standardized construction. This method involves manufacturing building components in a factory and assembling them on-site. This allows for streamlined production\, reduced waste\, and consistent quality control. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _______is a flagship Mission of Government of India\, being implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA)\, launched on 25th June 2015\, addresses urban housing shortage among the EWS/LIG and MIG categories including the slum dweller by ensuring a pucca house to all eligible urban households. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) UJJWALA Yojna\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) MANREGA\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PMAY-U is a flagship mission of the Indian government\, implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs\, launched on June 25\, 2015\, to address the urban housing shortage by providing pucca houses to eligible urban households. It specifically targets the Economically Weaker Section (EWS)\, Low Income Group (LIG)\, and Middle Income Group (MIG) categories\, including slum dwellers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n various groups in society\, that are often overlooked\, such as low-income and minority groups and contribute to the development process by creating a situation with many competing plan proposals. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Rational Planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Advocacy planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Incremental Planning Model\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Radical Planning Model\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The theory of urban planning where planners represent the interests of various groups in society\, often overlooked like low-income and minority groups\, is called Advocacy Planning Model. Advocacy planning emphasizes actively advocating for the needs of these underrepresented communities by actively engaging with them and ensuring their voices are heard in the planning process\, leading to a more equitable distribution of power and benefits within development projects. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 68% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-34/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTSTAMP:20261013T052633Z CREATED:20260624T120240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T052633Z UID:299-1791849600-1791935999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 42\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to Lewis Mumford\, _______ is the worst stage of a town\, where the inhabitants prefer to shift to the nearby villages for various reasons such as disease\, famine\, war\, economic breakdown etc. The town may recover or re-establish after an interval of time. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Megalopolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Tyrannopolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Necropolis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Metropolis\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to Lewis Mumford\, a renowned urban historian and sociologist\, Necropolis represents the final and worst stage in the life cycle of a town: \n\nIt is marked by decline\, decay\, and near-abandonment.\nPeople migrate away due to war\, disease\, famine\, or economic collapse.\nThe town becomes a "city of the dead" — the literal meaning of Necropolis.\n\nIn this stage\, the town may revive later\, but it essentially loses its vitality during this phase. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Survey before Plan” i.e the principle was advocated by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Lewis Mumford\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Patricks Geddes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Charles Abraham\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Oscar Neimeyer\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick Geddes is widely recognized for introducing the principle of “Survey before Plan”. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dandaka\, Swastika\, Padmaka\, Nandyavarta\, are the terms related to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Names of the ancient Indian cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Various types of town plans\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Historic books related to town planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Cultural rituals\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The terms Dandaka\, Swastika\, Padmaka\, and Nandyavarta refer to various types of town plans used in ancient India. These terms describe different geometric layouts and organizational principles for settlements\, as detailed in treatises like the Manasara Silpa Shastra. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following are considered while developing a digital topographic database for GIS? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Topographical maps\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Satellite imagery\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Aerial photography\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) All the above\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aerial photography: Aerial photographs provide detailed images of the land surface from an aircraft\, offering valuable information about topography\, land features\, and land cover. \nSatellite imagery: Satellite images captured from space provide a broader perspective of the Earth's surface\, offering high-resolution imagery that can be used to depict topography\, elevation changes\, and various geographical features. \nTopographical maps: Traditional topographic maps utilize contour lines to represent elevation changes\, providing crucial data for creating a digital topographic database. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The term _______ is used to mean a township for a defence establishment \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Cantonment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Modern Township\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Special Township\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) War Township\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Cantonment refers to a township established for a defense or military establishment. It typically includes: \n\nResidential areas for military personnel\,\nMilitary training grounds\,\nSupport infrastructure like schools\, hospitals\, and markets.\n\nIn India\, Cantonment Boards are civic bodies established under the Cantonments Act\, 2006\, and are administered by the Ministry of Defence. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 77% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-35/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTSTAMP:20261014T051918Z CREATED:20260627T092945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T051918Z UID:301-1791936000-1792022399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 46\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Impact of rapid urbanization would be: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate cars\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate stock exchange\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Inadequate internet connections\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inadequate housing \nExplanation Rapid urbanization leads to a sudden increase in population in cities. \n\nThis puts tremendous pressure on infrastructure\, especially housing\, resulting in:\n\nShortages\nOvercrowding\n\n\n\nSlums and informal settlements \nOther options like cars\, stock exchange\, or internet are not primary or direct impacts of urbanization.\nThe most critical and well-documented impact is inadequate housing. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOUSING PROBLEM is conceptualized as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Match between housing supply and demand\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mismatch between housing design and construction\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mismatch between housing finance and loan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mismatch between housing supply and demand\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A housing problem arises when there is a gap between: \n\nThe number of housing units available (supply)\nAnd the number of households needing housing (demand)\n\nThis leads to issues like: \n\nShortage of affordable homes\nOvercrowding\nGrowth of slums\n\nHomelessness \nHence\, the correct conceptualization is:\nMismatch between housing supply and demand. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Housing is defined as ‘Shelter + ___________.’ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic design\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic finance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Basic structure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Basic services\nExplanation Housing is more than just a physical shelter (roof and walls). \n\nIt includes access to basic services such as:\n\nWater supply\nSanitation\nElectricity\nWaste disposal\nRoad access\n\n\n\nThis broader definition ensures that housing meets both physical and functional needs for decent living.\nSo\, the complete definition is: Housing = Shelter + Basic Services \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Growth factor model is a method which responds only to relative _________ at origins and destinations. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Growth speed\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Growth trend\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Growth rates\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A growth factor model is a method used in transportation planning to predict how the number of trips between different zones will change over time. It does this by considering the relative growth rates of the origin and destination zones. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ___________ concerns the selection of routes between origin and destination in a transportation network. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic safety\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic assignment\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Traffic assignment refers to the process of determining how traffic is distributed across a network\, meaning which routes travelers will choose to get from their origin to their destination based on factors like travel time\, distance\, and cost \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 70% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-36/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20261015T052421Z CREATED:20260629T063507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T052421Z UID:305-1792022400-1792108799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 38\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In an apartment block having 42 flats and one common entry foyer\, how many census houses would be counted? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 24\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 1\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 42\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 40\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A census house\, in the context of the Indian Census\, is a building or part of a building that is recognized as a separate unit due to having its own independent entrance from the road\, a common courtyard\, or a staircase. It can be either occupied or vacant and used for residential\, non-residential\, or both purposes \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ________ means improving the quality of slum dwelling spaces while providing basic services without relocation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum rehousing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum redevelopment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum upgradation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In-situ slum relandscape\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In-situ slum upgradation\nExplanation: In-situ Slum Upgradation involves: \n\nImproving existing housing structures\nProviding essential infrastructure and services (water\, sanitation\, roads\, electricity)\n\nWithout displacing the residents from their current location. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The process of relocating slum dwellers from untenable locations to new sites is called: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Slum research\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Slum housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Slum resettlement\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slum resettlement\nExplanation: Slum Resettlement refers to: \n\nRelocating slum dwellers from areas that are unfit for habitation (e.g.\, near railway tracks\, flood-prone zones\, hazardous sites)\,\nAnd providing them with alternative housing at a safer\, more viable location.\n\nThis is typically done when in-situ solutions are not feasible. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A group of persons who normally live together and take their meals from a common kitchen is defined as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housesharing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Houseowner\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Household\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to the Census of India and standard demographic definitions\, a household is: \n"A group of persons who normally live together and take their meals from a common kitchen unless the exigencies of work prevent any of them from doing so." \n\nThis definition includes:\n\nFamilies\nShared living arrangements (as long as meals are shared)\n\n\n\nSo\, the correct term is: Household \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If a housing society has a plot area of 1.5 hectares and a population of 1200 persons\, what is the gross density? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 750 persons/hectare\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 700 persons/hectare\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 800 persons/hectare\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 650 persons/hectare\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 46% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-37/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20261017T065100Z CREATED:20260630T053416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T065100Z UID:308-1792195200-1792281599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 45\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who laid the philosophical basis of regional planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Frederick Law Olmsted\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kenneth Frampton\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Benton Mackaye\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benton Mackaye\nExplanation:  Laying the philosophical foundation for regional planning\, emphasizing the relationship between human settlements\, natural resources\, and land use. His ideas blended ecology\, economy\, and social planning\, influencing modern regional and environmental planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Infill and intensification in areas already served by infrastructure is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Brownfield housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Greenfield housing\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone responsible for absorption of UV light? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Stratosphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Troposphere\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mesosphere\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The ozone layer\, which is crucial for protecting life from harmful UV radiation from the sun\, is primarily located within the stratosphere. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 3R principle is followed in which order? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recycle\, Reuse\, Reduce\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reuse\, Reduce\, Recycle\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The 3R principle is Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle. \n\nReduce:This is the most important step\, as it means minimizing the amount of waste generated in the first place by consuming less and choosing products with less packaging.\nReuse:Finding new uses for old items instead of discarding them.\n\nRecycle: Processing used materials to create new products\, which is the last step in the waste hierarchy after reducing and reusing. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is a direct indicator of regional development? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per capita consumption of metal\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Length of roads per 1000 sq. km\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per capita income\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Housing units per 1000 population\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Per capita income is the most widely used direct economic indicator of regional or national development. It reflects the average income earned per person in a region\, showing the standard of living and economic well-being. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 55% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-attempt-now/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTSTAMP:20261019T050642Z CREATED:20260701T074215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T050642Z UID:311-1792368000-1792454399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 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 To study regional imbalances and regional disparities in India\, which one of the following methods was applied? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Principal Component Analysis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Input-Output Analysis\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Composite Index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Unweighted Ranks\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to the official answer key\, ‘principal component Analysis’ is correct. But it can be argued that ‘Complex Index’ should be the correct answer. The reason is given below. \nPrincipal Component Analysis is a statistical technique used mainly for data reduction and identifying patterns in large datasets. It transforms correlated variables into a set of uncorrelated variables (principal components). While it can theoretically be used to study disparities\, it is not the standard or historically used method in India for measuring regional imbalances. The Composite Index method\, on the other hand\, has been explicitly used by Indian committees and commissions (e.g.\, Planning Commission\, Dholakia Committee\, Bawa & Raizada) to measure and compare the level of development of different states/regions. It combines indicators like per capita income\, literacy\, industrial output\, etc.\, into a single index. So\, PCA is more of an advanced statistical tool\, but the recognized and applied method for regional disparities in India is the Composite Index method. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per URDPFI Guidelines\, urban and Regional planning system has been divided under two heads: Core area Planning and \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Interest Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Intervention Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Investment Planning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following dimensions would you consider as indicators of development and composite indices for measurement of regional disparity and inclusive growth in India? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Contributions of Agriculture\, industry and services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Demographic characteristics\, fertility\, mortality and migration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Density and Growth of population\, social composition and worker's activity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic development\, basic amenities and social development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inclusive growth considers not just economic development but also the well-being of the entire population\, encompassing factors like access to basic amenities (healthcare\, education\, sanitation) and social development indicators such as poverty levels\, literacy rates\, and gender equality. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Community Development Programme was initiated primarily to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bring out development of urban facilities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bring in development among the people by raising the literacy level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Increase the control of the masses over the locally available resources\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Increase the levels of overall development of the villages through self-help\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Increase the levels of overall development of the villages through self-help\nExplanation:  The Community Development Programme (1952) was launched to achieve holistic rural development by mobilizing people to use local resources and work collectively. The focus was on self-help and community participation in improving agriculture\, infrastructure\, health\, and education in villages. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A metropolitan area consists of \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Several small towns\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A central city and surrounding suburbs and small towns\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n A city with a subway system\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The city only\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A metropolitan area is defined as a large urban region that includes a main city and the smaller towns and suburbs that are connected to it economically and socially. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 57% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-38/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20261021T054040Z CREATED:20260701T074712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T054040Z UID:313-1792540800-1792627199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 37\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Per capita demand of water is calculated in litres \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per year\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per month\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Per person per day\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Per capita demand of water is calculated in litres per person per day. "Per capita" means "per person"\, and "demand of water" is measured in litres\, so the correct unit is litres per person per day (lpcd). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which process is used to remove dirt and sand from wastewater? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Aeration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sedimentation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flocculation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chlorination\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sedimentation is the process where heavier particles like dirt and sand settle to the bottom of a tank due to gravity\, allowing for their removal. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The most ideal disinfectant used for drinking water throughout the world is \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Nitrogen\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lime\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chlorine\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Alum\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chlorine is the most commonly used disinfectant in water purification worldwide because it is effective at killing a wide range of pathogens including bacteria\, viruses\, and protozoans. It is also relatively inexpensive and easy to manage in water treatment processes. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effluent is mainly generated from which of these? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Houses\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hospitals\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Factories\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Offices\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Effluent refers to wastewater discharged from industrial facilities\, often containing chemicals and other pollutants\, whereas sewage is typically generated from household waste like wastewater from toilets\, sinks\, and washing machines. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Perched aquifers generally occur \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n In aquicludes\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Above water table\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Below water table\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n In artesian aquifers\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Perched aquifers generally occur above the water table. They are formed when a layer of impermeable or relatively impermeable material (like an aquiclude or aquitard) sits above the main water table but below the surface\, creating a localized zone of saturation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 74% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-39/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTSTAMP:20261022T052200Z CREATED:20260701T075316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T052200Z UID:315-1792627200-1792713599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 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 How many cities were covered under JNNURM as mission cities? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 53\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 43\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 63\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 73\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The mission initially focused on 63 cities\, encompassing all cities with a population of over one million\, as well as all capital towns in the Northeastern region. This included 7 cities with a population of 4 million or more\, 28 cities with a population between 1 and 4 million\, and 28 selected cities of religious\, historical\, or tourist importance \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Government of India has launched Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-PMAY (Urban) missions with the vision of facilitating housing to all by the year_________. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2022\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2020\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2027\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2025\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Although the deadline has since been extended to December 31\, 2025 for completion of houses sanctioned up to March 31\, 2022\, the core mission timeline remains anchored to 2022. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Government of India's scheme AMRUT stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Restructuring and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Renewal and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Atal Mission for Redevelopment and Urban Transformation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The main objective of a _________ is to protect and promote human health by providing a clean environment and breaking the cycle of disease. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Toilet System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Drainage System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flush System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sanitary System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A sanitary system encompasses the infrastructure and practices designed to safely collect\, transport\, treat\, and dispose of human waste\, preventing the spread of waterborne diseases. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following statements is/are correct about Smart Cities Mission? \n\n500 cities and towns\, with a population of one lakh and above each account for 73% of urban population is target of smart cities.\n\n2. It has a Central Outlay of Rs.48\,000 cr. for the next five years \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both 1 and 2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only 2\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only 1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n While cities with 1 lakh+ population do comprise ~73% of India’s urban population\, the mission does not cover all 500+ such cities. The Government of India approved ₹48\,000 crore in 2015 for the mission’s initial five-year phase (2015–2020). Each selected city received ₹500 crore (₹100 crore/year) in central funding\, matched by states/ULBs. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 47% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-40/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20261023T053149Z CREATED:20260701T075811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T053149Z UID:318-1792713600-1792799999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 46\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Whose offer has been approved by the Ministry of Urban Development for cooperation in conducting the 'Cities Challenge' competition to select the cities for financing under the Smart Cities Mission? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n USAID\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rockefeller Foundation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bloomberg Philanthropies\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Ministry of Urban Development (now MoHUA) accepted the offer from Bloomberg Philanthropies to act as the Knowledge Partner for conducting the "Cities Challenge" competition. This competition was used to select cities for financing under the Smart Cities Mission. Under this partnership\, Bloomberg Philanthropies was tasked with designing the selection process\, conducting capacity-building for urban local bodies\, and leading communication and branding strategies. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is the first union territory to be 100 per cent solar powered under the Smart Cities Mission? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Diu\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Delhi\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Goa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pondicherry\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Diu became the first Union Territory in India to achieve 100% solar power generation\, meaning it meets all of its daytime electricity needs through solar energy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Municipal Corporations\, Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats are three types of local governments \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of these\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rural\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both rural and urban\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Municipal Corporations\, Municipal Councils\, and Nagar Panchayats are all forms of local government specifically designed for urban areas. While there are other forms of local government for rural areas\, like the Panchayati Raj system\, the three mentioned in the question are solely for urban areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which Constitutional amendments give recognition and protection to local Government? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 69th and 70th\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 64th and 65th\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 73rd and 74th\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n These amendments\, commonly known as the Panchayati Raj amendments\, were introduced to establish and empower local self-government bodies in rural (73rd) and urban (74th) areas across India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _________ is the elected head of Gram Panchayat. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n M.P\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Councilor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sarpanch\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n M.L.A\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 55% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-41/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTSTAMP:20261026T054311Z CREATED:20260701T080042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T054311Z UID:320-1792972800-1793059199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 41\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n National Disaster Management Authority comes under which ministry? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ministry of Environment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ministry of Home Affairs\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ministry of Defence\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ministry of Foreign Affairs\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal ministry for disaster management in India\, and the NDMA is the apex body for disaster management. The NDMA works under the overall guidance and supervision of the Ministry of Home Affairs \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Disaster Management includes: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reconstruction\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rehabilitation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mitigation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Disaster Management encompasses mitigation\, reconstruction\, and rehabilitation. \nMitigation: This involves actions taken to reduce the impact of disasters\, such as building codes\, land-use planning\, and early warning systems. \nReconstruction: This refers to rebuilding infrastructure and homes after a disaster has occurred. \nRehabilitation: This focuses on restoring the social and economic well-being of communities affected by a disaster. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which one of the following is not a Natural Disaster? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Volcano eruption\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blowout\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tsunami\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flood\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Blowout" is not a natural disaster; it is typically a man-made event\, usually referring to a sudden release of pressure from an oil or gas well\, often caused by faulty equipment or drilling errors. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who elect the chairman of the muncipality? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Elected ward members\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Educated citizens of the town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Members of the Legislative Assembly\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Taxpayers of the town\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In a Municipality\, the Chairman (or President) is elected by the elected ward members (councillors) from among themselves. Citizens directly elect the ward members\, but the Chairman is chosen indirectly by these members. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Land Acquisition Act\, 1894 was replaced by the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency and Acquisition\, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2012\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2014\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2015\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 2013\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 68% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-42/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028 DTSTAMP:20261027T052334Z CREATED:20260701T080212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T052334Z UID:322-1793059200-1793145599@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 Which one of the following is not correct? Part IX-A of the Constitution of India pertaining to the Municipalities provides \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n That grants-in-aid be made to the Municipalities from the Consolidated Fund of the State\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n For setting up Committee for District Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n For setting up a separate Finance Commission for the Municipalities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n For setting up Committee for Metropolitan Planning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For setting up a separate Finance Commission for the Municipalities\nExplanation  While Part IX-A deals with Municipalities\, it does not mandate the establishment of a separate Finance Commission specifically for them; instead\, the existing State Finance Commission is responsible for reviewing the financial position of both Panchayats and Municipalities and making recommendations regarding grants-in-aid to them. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Risk” usually _____ as the project progresses \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Remains same\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Become negligible\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reduces\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Increases\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As a project progresses\, more information becomes available about the project and its potential risks. This allows the project team to identify and mitigate risks\, leading to a decrease in overall risk \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To whom does the Chairperson of every Metropolitan Planning Committee forward the development plan\, as recommended by such a Committee? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Planning Commission\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Finance Minister\, Government of India\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The Urban Development Minister\, Government of India\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n The State Government\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Chairperson of a Metropolitan Planning Committee forwards the development plan to the State Government. According to the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act\, Metropolitan Planning Committees are responsible for preparing development plans for metropolitan areas. These committees are required to forward the draft plan to the State Government for further action. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The PERT in project management means program evaluation and _____ technique. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Review\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reconciliation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Reconsideration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Resource\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PERT stands for "Program Evaluation and Review Technique". It's a project management tool that helps visualize and manage complex projects by assessing each task and its relationship to others within the timeline. "Review" aligns with the concept of evaluating and assessing the progress of a project throughout its development. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which projects need RERA registration? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Residential & Commercial\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Plotted development\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land under development more than 500 SQFT or 8 units\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Residential and Commercial: \nRERA applies to both residential and commercial projects\, meaning apartments\, buildings\, and plots intended for sale or lease under this regulation. \nPlotted development: Even if a project is just selling plots of land\, it needs to be registered under RERA if the total land area developed exceeds 500 square meters. \nLand under development more than 500 SQFT or 8 units: This is a key criterion for RERA registration\, regardless of the project type. If a project involves developing more than 500 square meters of land or constructing more than eight apartments\, it must be registered with RERA. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 46% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-43/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261029 DTSTAMP:20261028T052834Z CREATED:20260701T080819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T052834Z UID:324-1793145600-1793231999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 45\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following are one of the objectives of SEZ? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Generation of economic activity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Promotion of export of services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Investment from Foreign sources\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generation of economic activity – by creating hubs for industrial and commercial development. \nPromotion of exports of goods and services – SEZs are export-oriented zones designed to increase foreign exchange earnings. \nAttracting investment from foreign and domestic sources – SEZs offer fiscal incentives and business-friendly environments to attract both FDI and domestic investments. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n URDPFI stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban and Rural Development Plans Financing & Implementation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation & Implementation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban and Regional Development Plans Financing & Implementation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban and Rural Development Plans Formulation & Implementation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The acronym URDPFI refers to the guidelines and framework developed for planning and implementing urban and regional development strategies. These guidelines cover various aspects of urban and regional planning\, including spatial development\, infrastructure\, transportation\, and land use management. The guidelines also emphasize public participation\, flexibility\, and alignment of sectoral plans \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gandhinagar and Chandigarh's planning is based on \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rectangular with diagonal pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rectangular grid pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concentric and radial street pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Radial street pattern\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The planning of Gandhinagar and Chandigarh is based on a rectangular grid pattern. Both cities were designed with a network of straight\, intersecting roads forming a grid\, which allows for efficient planning and development. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The master plan of Gandhinagar was prepared by \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n H.K. Mewada and Prakash Apte\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Prakash Apte and Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n H.K. Mewada and Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n H.K. Mewada and Prakash Apte\, Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The master plan of Gandhinagar was prepared by H.K. Mewada and Prakash Apte. They were both Indian town planners who had previously worked with Le Corbusier on the Chandigarh project. While Gandhinagar's planning was influenced by Le Corbusier's work\, the master plan itself was primarily the work of Mewada and Apte. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As per SHYAMA PRASAD MUKHERJI RURBAN MISSION\, a ‘Rurban cluster’ would be a cluster of villages with a \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only II\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n I and II\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Only I\n\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 66% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-44/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTSTAMP:20261029T060454Z CREATED:20260701T081112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261029T060454Z UID:326-1793232000-1793318399@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 “___________” is a new trend in town planning due to urbanisation\, cost of living\, and demand for public spaces. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Longevity\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Walkability\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Suitability\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Positivity\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Walkability refers to how friendly and accessible an area is for walking. It has become a key trend in town planning due to: \n\nIncreasing urbanisation\nRising costs of living\nPressure on urban infrastructure\nGrowing emphasis on health\, fitness\, and sustainability\n\nThis has led to increased demand for footpaths\, pedestrian-friendly streets\, mixed land use\, and public open spaces. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following softwares are used for developing vehicle route? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n STAAD Pro\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Autodesk Revit\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Remote sensing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n GIS\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The software used for developing vehicle routes is GIS (Geographic Information System). GIS allows users to overlay various spatial data layers like roads\, traffic patterns\, elevation\, and points of interest to create optimal vehicle routes considering factors like distance\, time\, and road conditions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 'Spatial databases' are also known as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Geodatabases\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Concurrent databases\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Monodatabases\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 Spatial databases\, also known as geodatabases\, are databases designed to store\, query\, and manipulate geographic or spatial data. They support spatial features like points\, lines\, and polygons\, and allow spatial queries and analysis. Geodatabase is the term widely used in GIS platforms such as ArcGIS. It can store both spatial (location-based) and attribute (descriptive) data. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following statements is true about the capabilities of GIS? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n All of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Data capture and preparation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Data management\, including storage and maintenance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Data manipulation\, analysis and presentation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This involves acquiring spatial data from various sources\, such as surveys\, remote sensing\, and existing digital data. \nData management: This includes storing data in a structured database\, managing access to it\, and ensuring its quality and accuracy. \nData manipulation and analysis: This involves performing spatial operations like selecting features\, calculating distances\, creating buffers\, and conducting spatial analysis. \nData presentation: This involves creating visually appealing maps and charts to communicate spatial information effectively. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following are the digital data creation methods used for GIS data creation? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Both A and B\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Orthorectified imagery\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Demodulation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Digitization\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This refers to the process of converting analog data (like a paper map) into digital data by tracing features onto a computer screen. \nOrthorectified imagery: \nThis is a digitally processed image where distortions caused by relief displacement (due to uneven terrain) are removed\, resulting in a geographically accurate image that can be overlaid with other spatial data. \nDemodulation: This is a process in telecommunications that removes the modulation from a signal to retrieve the original information. It is not related to creating digital geographic data. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 68% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-45/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP:20261030T053348Z CREATED:20260701T082042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261030T053348Z UID:328-1793318400-1793404799@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 Urban Governance is leveraging ________ to ensure safety and security while safeguarding privacy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Intelligent monitoring\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Smart surveillance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Artificial intelligence\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Research and Intelligence\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n AI is being used in urban governance to analyze large datasets to predict potential threats\, identify safety issues\, and optimize resource allocation\, all while aiming to minimize intrusion on individual privacy by using sophisticated data analysis techniques and ensuring transparency in its application. \nResearch and Intelligence: While research and intelligence are important components of urban governance\, they are not the specific technology being leveraged to ensure safety and security with a focus on privacy concerns. \nSmart surveillance: This term directly implies a focus on extensive monitoring\, which can raise significant privacy concerns. \nIntelligent monitoring: Although "intelligent" suggests advanced technology\, it lacks the specific reference to AI's ability to process complex data and make informed decisions based on it. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The streets of Mohanjo-daro were located as per the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ring and Radial plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Grid Iron plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Zig Zag pattern\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mohenjo-daro\, a city of the Indus Valley Civilization\, is notable for its well-planned grid layout with streets intersecting perpendicularly. \nGrid-Iron plan: This refers to a city layout where streets intersect at right angles\, forming a grid pattern like a chessboard. This is the established pattern for Mohenjo-daro. \nRing and Radial plan: This plan involves streets radiating out from a central point like spokes on a wheel. This is not the layout of Mohenjo-daro. \nZig-zag pattern: This describes a winding\, irregular pattern of streets\, which is not characteristic of Mohenjo-daro. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The adoption of The Internet of Things (IoT) in homes has led to increased efficiency. This trend is called \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Happy living\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Smart living\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tchno living\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n "Smart Living" refers to the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology into homes\, enabling devices to communicate and automate functions\, leading to increased efficiency and convenience. \nHappy living: While "happy living" might describe a goal of smart living\, it's not the specific term for the trend of built-in smart devices in homes. \nTechno living: "Techno living" is a more general term encompassing the use of advanced technology in everyday life\, not specifically focused on connected home devices \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a favourable topographical feature contributing to the origin of the towns? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Hilly areas to achieve the objectives of the defence\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) River banks\, sea and ocean fronts\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Plain areas useful for business activities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Forest areas for getting natural resources\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWhile river banks\, coastal areas\, plains\, and hilly terrains have historically contributed to the origin and growth of towns due to their strategic\, commercial\, or defence-related advantages\, dense forest areas are generally not favourable for early urban settlement because of:\n\n\nDifficult access and transportation\nRisk of wildlife and diseases\nLimited open space for infrastructure\nHarsh living conditions\n\nThough forests provide natural resources\, they are not typically associated with the initial formation of towns. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ________ city has been designed on super-block principle and termed as sector \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kolkata\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chandigarh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mumbai\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Udaipur\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chandigarh was designed by Le Corbusier using the super-block principle\, where the city is divided into self-contained sectors. Each sector is designed as a neighborhood unit with its own schools\, shops\, and open spaces\, minimizing through traffic and promoting walkability and organized development. \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-46/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20261031T061929Z CREATED:20260701T082157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261031T061929Z UID:330-1793404800-1793491199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 39\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Identify the appropriate hierarchy of urban roads from given options with reference to space standards of lane width \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Local Street\, Distributor/Collector Roads\, Arterial Road\, Sub Arterial Road\, Urban Expressway\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Local Street\, Distributor/Collector Roads\, Sub Arterial Road\, Arterial Road\, Urban Expressway\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Distributor/Collector Roads\, Local Street\, Arterial Road\, Sub Arterial Road\, Urban Expressway\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Distributor/Collector Roads\, Local Street\, Sub Arterial Road\, Arterial Road\, Urban Expressway\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _________ includes a building or part thereof used for storage\, handling\, manufacture or processing of which involves highly corrosive\, toxic or noxious alkalis\, acids\, or other liquids\, gases or chemicals producing flame\, fumes and explosive mixtures etc. or which result in division of matter into fine particles capable of spontaneous ignition \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hazardous Building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial Building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Assembly Building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mixed Land Use Building\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Hazardous Building is defined as a building or part thereof used for storage\, handling\, or processing of dangerous substances like toxic chemicals\, gases\, flammable materials\, or substances that may produce explosions\, flames\, fumes\, or spontaneous ignition. Such buildings require strict safety regulations and special construction standards to prevent accidents. \n  \n  \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For Arterial Roads\, Right of Way ranges between________ mts. and design speed is________ Km/hr \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 30-50\,50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 50-80\,50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 12-30\,30\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 6-15\,15\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For Arterial Roads\, the typical Right of Way (ROW) ranges from 50 to 80 meters\, and the design speed is usually 50 km/hr. Arterial roads are designed to carry large volumes of traffic at higher speeds\, and therefore require a larger ROW to accommodate multiple lanes and associated infrastructure like sidewalks and medians. The design speed is the speed used to determine the geometric design features of the road. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With reference to the Parking Standards\, the term ECS refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Emergency Car Space\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Equal Car Space\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Emergency Car Service\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Equivalent Car Space\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n One of the options have been changed in this question to accommodate the correct answer. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In connection with rural housing\, the contribution of this English architect settled in India\, is substantial... \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Charles Correa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Laurie Baker\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Christopher Benninger\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Joseph Allen Stein\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laurie Baker\, an English architect who settled in India\, made a significant contribution to rural and low-cost housing. He was known for using local materials\, cost-effective construction techniques\, and climate-responsive design. His work emphasized simplicity\, sustainability\, and aesthetic value\, making quality housing accessible to the poor and marginalized \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 65% \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:20261102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTSTAMP:20261102T054413Z CREATED:20260712T062829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T054413Z UID:333-1793577600-1793663999@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_______ may include State Urbanization Policy\, State Land Utilization Policy for guiding future development \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Perspective Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Master plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A 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 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 Multiple Nuclei Theory\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Threshold theory suggests that a city's growth is constrained by certain conditions like the availability of land suitable for development\, the cost of infrastructure\, and the presence of necessary facilities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is also known as \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Space Index\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor Area Relationship\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 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 Design -Build- Operate- Maintain (DBOM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Design-Build- Finance-Operate (DBFO)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Build - Transfer and Operate (BTO)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Build -Rehabilitate -Operate- Transfer (BROT)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 Tertiary Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Primary Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n City 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. 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-48/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTSTAMP:20261103T060733Z CREATED:20260713T062133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T060733Z UID:335-1793664000-1793750399@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 The crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than ___ (in MPa) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 200\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 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 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 b) 4048 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 4000 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 10\,000 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 c) Curvilinear proportional\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Inversely proportional\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Directly 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 \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 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 d) Le Corbusier\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Ebenezer Howard\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Doxiadis\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 The moisture content in well-seasoned timber is? \n\n \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 b) 10% to 12%\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 A well-seasoned timber typically has a moisture content between 10 and 12%. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 53% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-49/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTSTAMP:20261104T055042Z CREATED:20260714T084422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T055042Z UID:337-1793750400-1793836799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 72\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 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 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 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 d) Block level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) District 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 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 . 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 b) Meadows\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 \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 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 c) Auditorium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Road intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Fenestration\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 68% \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:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106 DTSTAMP:20261105T062600Z CREATED:20260715T075821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T062600Z UID:340-1793836800-1793923199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 72\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 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 c) A type of statistical derivation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of the above\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 a) District level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Tehsil level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Block 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 . Sight Distance is considered in the design of- \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Road intersection\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Fenestration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) Auditorium\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) Open Kitchen\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 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 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 \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 68% \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:20261110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTSTAMP:20261110T060958Z CREATED:20260716T071026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T060958Z UID:342-1794268800-1794355199@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 ________ 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 _______ 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 Forest Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Natural area\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are areas declared around protected areas like national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to regulate activities that could harm their delicate ecosystems. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 b) Linear\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) Circular\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) Cross-shaped\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 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 \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 Cadastral map shows \n\n \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 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 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-52/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTSTAMP:20261111T053631Z CREATED:20260717T062959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T053631Z UID:344-1794355200-1794441599@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 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 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n High Powered Expert Committee (HPEC)\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 Good number of parks and gardens could be developed\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 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 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 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 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 Fiscal Commission\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 47% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-53/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR