BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Architecture - ECPv6.18.3.1//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:20260721 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722 DTSTAMP:20260721T064530Z CREATED:20260721T064530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T064530Z UID:350-1784592000-1784678399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following areas cannot be a part of regional planning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recreational Areas\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Building Services\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrial Region\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Agricultural Region\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Planning deals with the allocation and development of large areas such as: Recreational areas\, Agricultural regions\, Industrial regions but building services — like water supply\, electricity\, sanitation within individual buildings — are part of urban/local planning\, not regional planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following planning includes proposals for the distribution of population and Industry\, transport facilities\, rural services\, etc.? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Country Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n International Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Regional Planning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Regional Planning focuses on the balanced distribution of: \n\nPopulation & industries\nTransport facilities\nRural & urban services\n\nIt looks at development beyond a single city\, covering a region (which may include multiple towns\, rural areas\, and surrounding resources). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an aspect of zoning? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Height Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Service Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Use Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Density Zoning\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zoning in urban planning generally covers: \n\nUse Zoning → residential\, commercial\, industrial\, etc.\nDensity Zoning → limits on population density or built-up area.\nHeight Zoning → restrictions on building heights.\n\nBut Service Zoning is not a recognized aspect of zoning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A narrow street or approach road with a dead-end is known as: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Cul-De-Sac Street\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Belt\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Conurbation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Focal point\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Cul-de-sac is a narrow street or approach road that ends in a dead-end\, often with a turning space at the end. Common in residential layouts for reducing through traffic and increasing safety. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is prepared either for improvement of an old city or for a new town to be developed? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Foundation plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Floor plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Structure plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Development Plan is prepared for: The improvement and redevelopment of an existing city\, or the planned growth of a new town. It lays out proposals for land use\, transport\, housing\, infrastructure\, open spaces\, and public amenities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. 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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 Based on which way\, a park cannot be classified? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to character\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to climate\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to size\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n According to purpose\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parks are generally classified: \n\nAccording to size → e.g.\, neighborhood parks\, city parks\, regional parks.\nAccording to character → ornamental\, natural\, themed\, etc.\nAccording to purpose → recreational\, ecological\, cultural\, etc.\n\nBut they are not classified according to climate. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A ______ plan of a particular town or city shows various zones like residential zone\, public zone\, commercial zone\, industrial zone\, educational zone\, open and green spices\, water bodies\, railway\, etc. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Site\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Landuse\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Topographical\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Schematic\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Landuse Plan of a town/city shows the distribution of different zones\, such as: \n\nResidential\nCommercial\nIndustrial\nPublic/semi-public\nEducational\nOpen/green spaces\nWater bodies & transport networks\n\nIt’s a key part of urban development planning. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n _____ parks are primarily meant for the study of plant specimens. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Zoological\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Botanical\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Meteorological\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Botanical parks/gardens are primarily established for the study\, conservation\, and display of plant specimens — including rare\, medicinal\, or exotic species. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Purpose Plan for special areas comes under: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Core Area planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Regional plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Specific and Investment Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Special Purpose Plan is prepared for special areas or specific objectives\, such as: \n\nIndustrial estates\nTourism zones\nHeritage zones\nInvestment regions\n\nThese plans fall under Specific and Investment Planning\, not the broader Development or Regional Plans. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following data is not required for the preparation of a development plan of a town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land use Pattern\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Name of private land owners\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Environment of site\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Transport Facilities\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For preparing a Development Plan of a town\, planners need: \n\nEnvironment of site (A)\nTransport facilities (C)\nLand use pattern (D)\n\nBut the names of private landowners (B) are not relevant at the planning stage — only the land use and ownership categories matter\, not individual names. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! 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Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following are the powers not given to local authorities\, to enforce zonal plans? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Prohibiting the undesirable use of land\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of plans of the proposed structures\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Approval of designs of building by private owners\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Acquisition of privately owned lands\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Local authorities have powers to: \n\nApprove plans and designs of proposed buildings (A & B)\nRegulate land use and prohibit undesirable uses (D)\n\nBut acquisition of privately owned land is not their power; land acquisition is generally done by the state government under relevant laws. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mobility\, water supply\, solid waste management are: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Institutional infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Physical infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Physical infrastructure refers to the basic facilities and services necessary for the functioning of a city\, including: \n\nMobility (roads\, public transport)\nWater supply\nSolid waste management\nSewage systems\, electricity\, drainage\, etc.\nSocial infrastructure → schools\, hospitals\, community centers.\nEconomic infrastructure → markets\, banks\, industrial zones.\nInstitutional infrastructure → government offices\, administrative buildings.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Education\, health care and entertainment are called which type of infrastructure? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Economic infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Physical infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Institutional infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Social infrastructure refers to facilities that improve the quality of life and human well-being\, such as: \n\nEducation → schools\, colleges\, universities\nHealthcare → hospitals\, clinics\nEntertainment & recreation → parks\, theaters\, sports facilities\n\nThis contrasts with physical infrastructure (roads\, water supply) and economic infrastructure (markets\, banks). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not an advantage of vertical growth of a city? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Upper floors can enjoy views of natural sceneries\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Considerable saving of land\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n High population density\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Provisions for Heritage and Conservation areas will come under which among the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Utility Plan\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Development Promotion Rules\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Special Area Planning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Comprehensive Mobility Plan\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Area Planning focuses on areas requiring unique attention within a city\, such as: \n\nHeritage and conservation zones\nEco-sensitive areas\nFlood-prone or environmentally critical zones\n\nIt ensures preservation and regulated development in these areas. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-58/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTSTAMP:20260724T062939Z CREATED:20260724T062939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T062939Z UID:358-1784851200-1784937599@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 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 As per URDPFI guidelines\, Sector Plan shall be reviewed at least once in every______ years \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n 10\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 7\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 3\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n 5\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to URDPFI (Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation) Guidelines\, a Sector Plan should be reviewed at least once every 5 years to ensure it remains relevant and accommodates changing urban needs. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The land contained in the set-back belongs to______ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Central Government\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n State Government\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Local Governing Body\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Owner of the property\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Set-back refers to the minimum distance a building must be set back from the street\, road\, or boundary. The land within the set-back still belongs to the property owner\, though its use may be restricted by building regulations for safety\, light\, ventilation\, and aesthetics. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a cause of slum? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Industrialization\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lack of Zoning\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Improper use of Land\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hygiene Maintenance\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Causes of slums typically include: \n\nIndustrialization → rapid migration to cities (A)\nImproper use of land → unplanned settlements (C)\nLack of zoning → chaotic development (D)\n\nHygiene maintenance (B) is not a cause; in fact\, poor hygiene is a consequence of slums. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a characteristic of a slum? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Over-crowding\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Fire hazards\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Good sanitation management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Social isolation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Slums typically exhibit: \n\nSocial isolation (B)\nOvercrowding (C)\nFire hazards (D)\nPoor housing\, inadequate water supply\, and poor sanitation\, so good sanitation management is not a characteristic.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ‘Dharavi'\, the largest slum area of Asia\, is situated in \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mumbai\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hyderabad\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chennai\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kolkata\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dharavi\, located in Mumbai\, is Asia’s largest slum\, known for its high population density and small-scale industries like leather\, textiles\, and recycling. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. 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-59/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728 DTSTAMP:20260727T060144Z CREATED:20260727T060144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T060144Z UID:361-1785110400-1785196799@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 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 NHP stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Native Housing Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Native Housing for Poor\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing Policy\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing for Poor\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NHP refers to the National Housing Policy\, which aims to: \n\nProvide affordable housing to all sections of society.\nPromote slum-free cities.\nEncourage planned urban development and sustainable housing solutions.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When the town develops away from the heart of the parent city\, the town is called : \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ribbon\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Combined town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Scattered town\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Satellite town\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A satellite town is a smaller town or urban area that develops away from the main city (parent city) but is economically and socially connected to it. \nExamples: Faridabad\, Gurgaon\, Noida near Delhi. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a requirement of a new town? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Recreation Centers\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Climatic Conditions\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Parks & Playgrounds\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Effective Road Network\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Requirements of a new town typically include: \n\nRecreation centers (A)\nEffective road network (C)\nParks & playgrounds (D)\n\nClimatic conditions (B) are not a requirement; they are a natural factor\, not a planned feature of a new town.;5 \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is the first private planned hill city of India. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Lavasa\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Chandigarh\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Gandhinagar\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jaipur\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lavasa\, near Pune\, Maharashtra\, is India’s first private planned hill city\, developed as a modern urban township with integrated residential\, commercial\, and recreational facilities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An open strip of land provided on the periphery of a town for the special purpose of limiting the growth of a town is known as_ \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Focal Point\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Belt\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Cul-De-Sac street\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Conurbation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A Green Belt is an open strip of land around a town or city intended to: \n\nLimit urban sprawl\nProvide recreational spaces\nPreserve the environment and natural landscapes\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel was constituted by government of India for which among the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sanitary areas\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-submissive areas\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-friendly area\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sensitive area\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP)\, also known as the Dr. Madhav Gadgil Committee (2011)\, was constituted to: \n\nIdentify eco-sensitive areas (ESAs) in the Western Ghats.\nRecommend measures to conserve biodiversity and regulate development in these fragile regions.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ refers to a network that provides the "ingredients" for solving urban and climatic challenges by a combination of infrastructure\, ecological restoration and urban design to connect people with nature. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blue-Yellow Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blue-Red Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Red-Yellow Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Blue-Green Infrastructure\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) refers to an integrated network of natural and semi-natural systems\, such as: \n\nWater bodies (blue)\nParks\, green spaces\, wetlands (green)\n\nIt helps cities: \n\nManage floods and stormwater\nImprove air quality and urban climate\nConnect people with nature while supporting biodiversity.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a metropolis as per Lewis Mumford categories? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n London\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Bombay\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Jaisalmer\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Calcutta\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n According to Lewis Mumford’s city classification\, a metropolis is a large\, densely populated city with significant economic\, political\, and cultural importance. \n\nBombay (Mumbai)\, Calcutta (Kolkata)\, and London fit this category.\nJaisalmer is a small historic town and does not qualify as a metropolis.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wild Life Protection Act\, 1972 gave provision for the creation of National Parks\, Sanctuaries and Closed Area. Further\, for the purpose of buffers around these protected areas as shock absorber\, ______ were declared. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Ecological Zones\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-friendly Zones\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-submissive Zones\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Eco-sensitive Zones\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Under the Wild Life Protection Act\, 1972\, areas around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries were designated as Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) to: \n\nAct as buffers or shock absorbers\nMinimize negative impacts of human activities on protected areas\nPreserve biodiversity and ecological balance\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a measure to prevent slum formation? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Deprived of social education\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Availability of sufficient number of subsidized cheap housing\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Carry out effective social education\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Formation of strict rules and regulations\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Measures to prevent slum formation include: \n\nStrict rules and regulations (A)\nAvailability of subsidized/affordable housing (C)\nEffective social education and awareness (D)\n\nDepriving people of social education (B) would promote slum formation\, not prevent it. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 rating systems of green building in India\, GRIHA stands for \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Integrated Housing Assessment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Integrated Holistic Assessment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green Rating for Interior Habitat Assessment\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GRIHA is India’s own national rating system for green buildings\, developed by TERI and endorsed by the Government of India. It assesses a building’s environmental performance over its life cycle\, focusing on energy efficiency\, water management\, waste reduction\, and sustainable materials. Unlike LEED\, which is international\, GRIHA is tailored to India’s climatic and developmental context \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a policy to protect environment in India? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Environment Protection Act\, 1986\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Housing Scheme\, 2015\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development\, 1992\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n National Environment Policy\, 2006\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n India has several environment-focused policies such as the National Environment Policy\, 2006\, the National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development\, 1992\, and the Environment Protection Act\, 1986\, which provide legal and strategic frameworks for environmental protection. The National Housing Scheme\, 2015 (PMAY)\, however\, is aimed at providing affordable housing to urban and rural poor\, not environmental protection. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which type of Natural Hazards is not covered under National Disaster Management Guidelines? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Earthquake Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Riot Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Flood Management\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Tsunami Management\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The National Disaster Management Guidelines (NDMA) in India focus on natural hazards such as earthquakes\, floods\, cyclones\, and tsunamis\, providing strategies for preparedness\, mitigation\, and response. Riot management\, however\, is not a natural hazard; it falls under law and order issues\, managed by the police and internal security agencies. Hence\, it is not covered under NDMA guidelines. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In which of the following\, property tax rebate is not offered for implementing certain desirable projects as an incentive? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hydraulic Parking Facilities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Rain water harvesting\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Solar power installation in building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green building\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Property tax rebates are commonly offered as incentives for: \n\nSolar power installations (A)\nGreen building features (C)\nRainwater harvesting systems (D)\nHydraulic parking facilities (B) are generally considered infrastructure upgrades\, not a sustainability measure\, so rebates are not typically offered.\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In town planning\, the new areas to be opened up for development are clearly marked and divided into smaller areas of about 100-200 hectares. Each such are called______. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Proposal\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Method\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Scheme\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Town Planning Demand\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In town planning\, when new areas are identified for development\, they are divided into smaller units of about 100–200 hectares\, known as Town Planning Schemes (TPS). A TPS includes detailed planning for land use\, roads\, open spaces\, amenities\, and services to ensure systematic urban growth. This method prevents haphazard expansion and provides infrastructure in advance. The other options—Proposal\, Method\, and Demand—are not technical terms used for this process. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-62/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP:20260730T060639Z CREATED:20260730T060639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T060639Z UID:368-1785369600-1785455999@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ means measures aimed at reducing the risk\, impact or effects of a disaster or threatening disaster situation. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Migration\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Mitigation\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Modification\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Maximization\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mitigation refers to steps taken to reduce the risk\, impact\, or effects of disasters before they occur. Examples include building flood defenses\, enforcing earthquake-resistant construction codes\, and preserving wetlands for flood control. It focuses on long-term risk reduction rather than emergency response. The other options—maximization\, modification\, and migration—do not specifically relate to disaster risk management. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The magnitude of the heat island effect does not depend on the \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n wind condition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n time of the day\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n soil condition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sky condition\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The urban heat island (UHI) effect refers to higher temperatures in cities compared to surrounding rural areas. Its intensity depends on-sky condition (clear skies increase heat retention)\, time of day (nighttime shows stronger UHI)\, and wind conditions (strong winds reduce UHI). Soil condition\, however\, has minimal influence in urbanized areas\, since most surfaces are covered by concrete\, asphalt\, and buildings. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bengal comes under which of the following climatic zone \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hot-humid zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hilly Zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Hot - arid zone\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Dry zone\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n West Bengal\, particularly its southern and coastal regions\, falls under the hot-humid climatic zone as per India’s climatic classification. This zone is characterized by high temperatures\, heavy rainfall\, and high humidity\, especially during the monsoon season. While northern Bengal has hilly areas (Darjeeling)\, the majority of the state’s climate is hot-humid\, not dry or arid. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following mechanisms is not used to assemble land and/or develop land? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Urban Governance\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n TP Scheme\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land Acquisition\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Land Reservation\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mechanisms like Land Acquisition\, Land Reservation\, and Town Planning (TP) Schemes are tools used to assemble or develop land for urban projects\, infrastructure\, and planned growth. Urban Governance\, however\, refers to the systems and processes of managing cities—policy-making\, administration\, and service delivery—rather than directly assembling or developing land \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ thrive as centers of man habitation\, production and cultural development\, despite the challenges posed by climate change\, population growth and globalization \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Resilient cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Resonating cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Restructuring cities\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Restricting cities\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Resilient cities are urban areas that can withstand\, adapt to\, and recover quickly from challenges such as climate change\, rapid population growth\, and globalization. They ensure continuity of habitation\, economic production\, and cultural development despite shocks or stresses. The other options—restricting\, restructuring\, and resonating cities—do not represent a recognized urban planning concept in this context. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Congratulations! You’ve completed the test. Fill out the form to view your result. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your score is The average score is 0% \n 0%\n \n \n \n \n \n Restart quiz URL:https://quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in/quiz/architecture-daily-quiz-63/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTSTAMP:20260731T054242Z CREATED:20260731T054242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T054242Z UID:370-1785456000-1785542399@quiz.gatearchitecture.co.in SUMMARY:Architecture Daily Quiz- Attempt Now DESCRIPTION:/5\n \n \n \n 0\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GATE Architecture & Govt. Jobs \n Prepare for GATE Architecture & Planning (AR) 2027-28 with free online quizzes and mock tests by KP GATE Classes. Practice Architecture MCQs\, PYQs\, Planning\, Structures\, Building Materials\, and Government Architecture Exam questions with instant answers and real exam-level practice. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is not a requirement of ideal city road? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Have smooth wearing surface\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Straight alignment\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sufficient width to accommodate the traffic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Should have sharp turns and the junctions need not be designed.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n An ideal city road must ensure safe\, smooth\, and efficient traffic flow. This requires sufficient width\, a smooth surface\, and a well-planned alignment. Roads should avoid sharp turns and must have properly designed junctions to minimize accidents and congestion. Option (D) contradicts these principles\, as sharp turns and poorly designed junctions create hazards and disrupt traffic movement. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ______ is a building which seek to harness all the natural elements in its design and construction to an optimum level so as to have eco- friendly\, low energy and low water consumption building and at the same time providing fresh and healthy environment to its occupants \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Green building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Smart building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Affordable building\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Efficient building\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A green building is designed to efficiently use natural resources like sunlight\, air\, water\, and materials to minimize environmental impact. It emphasizes eco-friendly construction\, low energy use\, water conservation\, and waste reduction while ensuring a healthy and comfortable environment for occupants. Unlike efficient\, affordable\, or smart buildings\, the green building concept specifically focuses on sustainability and environmental balance \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Which of the following is a feature on Mitigation of Flood Management? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Sensitive earthquake seismic zones should be identified at city or region or district level\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Measures for integration of soil\, water and forest management and form part of soil conservation\, watershed development and forestry programs\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Implementation of activities which include construction of dams and Catchment Area Treatment (CAT) works.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n By not diverting flood water\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The concept of ______\, to manage the disaster\, is practised. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incident Resonating System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incident Response System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Indirect Response System\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Incentive Response System\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Incident Response System (IRS) is the framework practiced in India to manage disasters effectively. It ensures a standardized command\, control\, and coordination structure\, enabling multiple agencies to work together during emergencies. IRS assigns clear roles\, responsibilities\, and communication channels for efficient disaster response. The other options—Incident Resonating System\, Indirect Response System\, and Incentive Response System—are incorrect and not recognized in disaster management. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The space at a road junction over that traffic is not allowed to move\, is known as which among the following? \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n Traffic Island\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Pedestrian Traffic\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Roundabouts\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n Kerb\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A traffic island is a raised or marked area at a road junction where vehicles are not allowed to move. It helps channelize traffic\, separate opposing flows\, and provide safety zones for pedestrians. Roundabouts guide circular traffic flow\, kerbs are raised edges of pavements\, and pedestrian traffic refers to people walking. Thus\, only a traffic island defines the restricted space at junctions. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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-64/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR