BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Architecture - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Architecture X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Architecture REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTSTAMP:20260701T082042Z CREATED:20260701T082042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T082042Z UID:328-1783555200-1783641599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than ___ (in MPa) \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 150\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 100\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) 50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 200\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The crushing strength of a good building stone should be more than 100 MPa (MegaPascals). This minimum strength is a widely accepted standard for stones used in important structural applications\, such as foundations and load-bearing walls \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The moisture content in well-seasoned timber is? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n c) 15% to 20%\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 10% to 12%\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n d) None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n a) 4% to 5%\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A well-seasoned timber typically has a moisture content between 10 and 12%. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 d) All of the above\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 \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 One hectare is equal to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n b) 4048 sq.m\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 a) 4840sq.m\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-46/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTSTAMP:20260701T081112Z CREATED:20260701T081112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T081112Z UID:326-1783468800-1783555199@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In ________ 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- Finance-Operate (DBFO)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Design -Build- Operate- Maintain (DBOM)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Build -Rehabilitate -Operate- Transfer (BROT)\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Build - Transfer and Operate (BTO)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the DBFO (Design-Build-Finance-Operate) model\, a private sector entity is responsible for: \n\nDesigning the project\nBuilding the infrastructure\nFinancing the entire or majority cost\nOperating and maintaining the facility over a concession period\n\nThe public sector typically pays the private partner based on performance or allows them to recover costs via direct user fees\, such as tolls or service charges. This model is commonly used in public-private partnerships (PPPs) for infrastructure projects \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Threshold Theory\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sector theory\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Threshold theory suggests that a city's growth is constrained by certain conditions like the availability of land suitable for development\, the cost of infrastructure\, and the presence of necessary facilities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The_______ may include State Urbanization Policy\, State Land Utilization Policy for guiding future development \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Master plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Perspective 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 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 Self-Survey\, Interviews\, Direct Inspections are the techniques used in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tertiary Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n City Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Primary Survey\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Secondary 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! 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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 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 Joseph Allen Stein\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Christopher Benninger\n\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 \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 Assembly Building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial 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 With reference to the Parking Standards\, the term ECS refers to \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Equivalent Car Space\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Emergency Car Service\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Equal Car Space\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Emergency 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 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 Distributor/Collector Roads\, Local Street\, Sub Arterial Road\, 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 \n \n \n \n \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 6-15\,15\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 30-50\,50\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 12-30\,30\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 50-80\,50\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 Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-44/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707 DTSTAMP:20260701T080212Z CREATED:20260701T080212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T080212Z UID:322-1783296000-1783382399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Urban Governance is leveraging ________ to ensure safety and security while safeguarding privacy. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Research and Intelligence\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Smart surveillance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Intelligent monitoring\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Artificial 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 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 None of the above\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Smart living\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Happy 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 The streets of Mohanjo-daro were located as per the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Zig Zag pattern\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 None of the above\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 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 d) Forest areas for getting natural resources\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 \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 Chandigarh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mumbai\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kolkata\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 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 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-43/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR