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Q1 mcq
Verbosity: Brevity:: Insolence:___________ Choose the word that best fills the blank.
a.
Innocence
b.
Respect Correct Answer
c.
Solace
d.
Wealth

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Q2 mcq
The product of the digits of a three-digit number is 70. The sum of the digits of this three-digit number is _____
a.
12
b.
14 Correct Answer
c.
16
d.
18

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Q3 mcq
The four pieces of a puzzle are shown in the figure below. Which one of the figures labelled as P, Q, R, and S can be constructed by using each of the four pieces only once without overlaps?
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a.
P Correct Answer
b.
Q
c.
R
d.
S

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Q4 mcq
Consider two distinct positive real numbers $m, n,$ with $m$ > $n.$ Let $x$ = $n$ log 10 $(m)$ and $y$ = $m$ log 10 $(n)$. The relation between $x$ and $y$ is _______.
a.
$x>y$
b.
$x<y$
c.
$x=y$ Correct Answer
d.
$x$ = log 10 $(y)$

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Q5 mcq
‘If his latest movie had been a commercial success, the actor would have made enough money to sponsor his next movie.’ Based only on the above sentence, which one of the following statements is true?
a.
The actor will certainly sponsor his next movie.
b.
His latest movie was a commercial success.
c.
The actor made enough money from his latest movie.
d.
His latest movie was not commercially successful. Correct Answer

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Q6 mcq
‘My friend and I parted __ the door __ the cabin that I had rented __ the night.’ Choose the option with the correct sequence of words to fill the blanks.
a.
at; of; for Correct Answer
b.
for; at; of
c.
of; for; in
d.
in; of; for

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Q7 mcq
Five integers are picked from 0 to 20, with possible repetitions, such that their mean is 12, median is 18, and they have a single mode of 20. Ignoring permutations, the number of ways to pick these five integers is _____
a.
0
b.
1 Correct Answer
c.
2
d.
3

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Q8 mcq
Rishi and Swathi are students of Class 5. Pavan and Tanvi are students of Class 4. Rishi and Pavan are boys. Swathi and Tanvi are girls. The four students played a total of three games of chess. The games were played one after another. A player who lost a game did not participate in any more games. It was observed that: (i) the first game was the only game where two students of the same class (ii) the students of Class 5 won more games than the students of Class 4, (iii) the boys won two games and the girls won one game. played against each other, and The student who did not lose any game is __________.
a.
Pavan
b.
Rishi
c.
Swathi
d.
Tanvi Correct Answer

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Q9 mcq
$P, Q, R, S, X,$ and $Y$ are distinct single-digit whole numbers taking values from 0 to 9. $PQ$ is a two-digit number with $Q$ being in the units place and $P$ in the tens place. Similarly, $RS$ is a two-digit number. It is known that $PQ$ and $RS$ are consecutive numbers and $(PQ)$ 2 + $(RS)$ 2 = $XYP,$ with $XYP$ being a three-digit number. The value of $Y$ is __________
a.
4
b.
5
c.
6 Correct Answer
d.
7

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Q10 mcq
In the given figure, $P, Q,$ and $R$ are three points on a circle of radius 10 cm ̅̅̅̅ = $RQ$ ̅̅̅̅, and $∠PQR$ = 45°. The figure is representative. with $O$ as its center, $PQ$ The area of the shaded region $PQRO$ is ______________ cm 2.
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a.
50
b.
$25\sqrt{2}$
c.
$50\sqrt{2}$ Correct Answer
d.
100

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Q11 mcq
The five elements of Ekistics as defined by C.A. Doxiadis are Nature, Man, Society, _____________, and Networks.
a.
Shells
b.
Livestock
c.
Wealth
d.
Land
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Q12 mcq
An earthquake originates at _____________.
a.
Epicenter
b.
Hypocenter
c.
Gyrocenter
d.
Ground Zero
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Q13 mcq
The figure below shows road accessibility on the X-axis and hierarchy of roads on the Y-axis. The line which represents their correct relationship is _____________.
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a.
P
b.
Q
c.
R
d.
S
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Q14 mcq
As per the National Building Code of India 2016, the minimum fire resistance of service ducts and shafts is _____________ minutes.
a.
45
b.
60
c.
120
d.
240
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Q15 mcq
On a topographic map, increasing spacing between successive contour lines uphill represents a _____________ slope.
a.
concave
b.
convex
c.
uniform
d.
waning
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Q16 mcq
As per the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), _____________ aims to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
a.
SDG 2
b.
SDG 3
c.
SDG 6
d.
SDG 11
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Q17 mcq
According to the Neighbourhood Unit concept proposed by Clarence A. Perry, the maximum radius for walking to the nearest elementary school is _____________ miles.
a.
0.25
b.
0.5
c.
1
d.
1.5
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Q18 msq
Which of the following is/are the correct order of processes in the water cycle?
a.
Evaporation – Condensation – Precipitation
b.
Precipitation – Infiltration – Interception
c.
Condensation – Percolation – Infiltration
d.
Infiltration – Percolation – Aquifer Recharge
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Q19 msq
As per the Municipal Solid Waste Management Manual by the Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO) published in 2016, which of the following is/are listed in the 3R principles?
a.
Recover
b.
Recycle
c.
Reduce
d.
Repair
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Q20 msq
Which of the following is/are vertical(s) in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban 2.0 (PMAY- U 2.0)?
a.
In-situ Slum Redevelopment (ISSR)
b.
Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP)
c.
Affordable Rental Housing (ARH)
d.
Beneficiary-led Construction (BLC)
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Q21 msq
Which of the following is/are mandatory requirement(s) of an area to be declared as ODF++ under the Swachh Bharat Mission of Government of India?
a.
All households have piped water connection.
b.
All households have rainwater harvesting systems.
c.
All sludge and sewage are safely managed and treated, with no discharge into the open environment.
d.
All households have dry and wet waste segregation systems.
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Q22 msq
In India, as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which of the following plans represent(s) tactile tile(s) for assisting mobility of visually impaired persons?
a.
Choice A image
b.
Choice B image
c.
Choice C image
d.
Choice D image
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Q23 msq
Which of the following is/are Eco-system Service(s) offered by forests?
a.
Regulating
b.
Provisioning
c.
Cultural
d.
Geo-political
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Q24 nat
The minimum number of masonry units of size 200 mm $\times$ 100 mm $\times$ 100 mm each, required to construct a solid dry wall of length 3 m, height 2 m, and thickness 0.20 m, is _____________ (in integer).
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Q25 nat
A commercial property has a total floor space of 15,000 m 2, consisting of 2/3 rd office space and 1/3 rd retail space. The parking standards considered in this property for office and retail spaces are 6 and 4.5 Equivalent Car Space (ECS) per 100 m 2, respectively. The total number of ECS required for the retail space in this property is _____________ (in integer).
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Q26 nat
For a computer lab, a set of furniture has just been purchased at the cost of Rs. 8,50,000. The useful life of this furniture is 8 years. If the annual depreciation rate is 15%, then the salvage value of this furniture (in Rs.) is _____________ (rounded off to the nearest integer).
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Q27 nat
The geometric construction of a golden mean rectangle is shown in the figure below. It starts with a square ABCD of 1 cm side. Continuing the development of the golden mean rectangles, the derived length of IJ (in cm) is _____________ (rounded off to three decimal places).
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Q28 nat
If a site of 1,00,000 m 2 accommodates 500 dwelling units (DU), then the residential density (in DU/acre) is _____________ (rounded off to nearest integer).
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Q29 mcq
Match the following cities in Group–I with their corresponding sun path diagrams in Group–II. Group–I Group–II
P New 1
Q Singapore 2
R Sydney 3
S Helsinki 4
5
a.
P – 1, Q – 5, R – 3, S – 2
b.
P – 2, Q – 4, R – 5, S – 1
c.
P – 3, Q – 5, R – 1, S – 2
d.
P – 3, Q – 4, R – 1, S – 5
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Q30 mcq
Match the following graphical representations in Group–I with their associated terms in Group–II. Group–I Group–II
P 1 Progression
Q 2 Alternation
R 3 Spatial
S 4 Interlacing
5 Interlocking
a.
P – 5, Q – 2, R – 3, S – 1
b.
P – 4, Q – 5, R – 3, S – 2
c.
P – 4, Q – 3, R – 2, S – 1
d.
P – 5, Q – 3, R – 2, S – 4
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Q31 mcq
Match the following city planning concepts in Group–I with their proponents in Group–II.
Group–I Group–II
P City 1 Robert Owen
Q Conservative 2 Daniel Burnham
R Happy City 3 Patrick Geddes
S Garden City 4 Charles Montgomery
5 Ebenezer Howard
a.
P – 2, Q – 5, R – 1, S – 4
b.
P – 2, Q – 3, R – 4, S – 5
c.
P – 4, Q – 3, R – 2, S – 5
d.
P – 1, Q – 2, R – 4, S – 3
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Q32 mcq
Match the following tree species in Group–I with the colour of their flowers in Group–II.
Group–I Group–II
P Cassia fistula 1 Scarlet red
Q Jacaranda mimosifolia 2 Orange
R Erythrina indica 3 White
S Plumeria alba 4 Violet blue
5 Bright yellow
a.
P – 1, Q – 4, R – 5, S – 2
b.
P – 5, Q – 2, R – 4, S – 3
c.
P – 5, Q – 4, R – 1, S – 3
d.
P – 2, Q – 3, R – 1, S – 4
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Q33 mcq
Match the following Books in Group–I with their corresponding Authors in Group–II. Group–I Group–II P Silent Spring 1 Rachel Carson Q Handbook of the Birds of India 2 Madhav Gadgil and Pakistan R Small is Beautiful 3 Ramachandra Guha S The Unquiet Woods 4 Salim Ali and S. D. Ripley 5 E. F. Schumacher
a.
P – 5, Q – 1, R – 4, S – 2
b.
P – 2, Q – 4, R – 5, S – 3
c.
P – 1, Q – 3, R – 2, S – 5
d.
P – 1, Q – 4, R – 5, S – 3
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Q34 mcq
Match the following terms in Group–I with their corresponding descriptions in Group–II. Group–I Group–II P VAV 1 Continent-ocean heat balance system Q DEWAT 2 Public transportation system R El-Nino 3 Intelligent air conditioning system of building S BRTS 4 Water supply monitoring system 5 Waste water treatment system
a.
P – 3, Q – 5, R – 1, S – 2
b.
P – 2, Q – 5, R – 1, S – 3
c.
P – 3, Q – 4, R – 2, S – 5
d.
P – 1, Q – 3, R – 5, S – 2
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Q35 mcq
Match the following concepts proposed by Kevin Lynch in Group–I with their corresponding descriptions in Group–II. Group–I Group–II P Legibility 1 Perception of a complex reality as an interrelated but single identity Q Imageability 2 Recognition of an object in a cityscape as a separate entity that is distinct from other objects R Structure 3 Quality in a physical object in a cityscape which gives it a high probability of evoking a strong image S Identity 4 Apparent clarity of the cityscape 5 Pattern relation of the object to the observer and to other objects in a cityscape
a.
P – 1, Q – 4, R – 5, S – 2
b.
P – 4, Q – 1, R – 2, S – 3
c.
P – 4, Q – 3, R – 5, S – 2
d.
P – 2, Q – 3, R – 4, S – 1
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Q36 msq
Which of the following is/are correct labelling of P, Q, R, S, T with respect to the illustration of a suspension bridge as shown below?
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a.
Q – Stay Cable, R – Pylon, T – Sag
b.
P – Anchorage, S – Pylon, T – Primary Suspended Cable
c.
Q – Stay Cable, R – Stiffening Deck, S – Pylon
d.
P – Stiffening Deck, R – Pylon, T – Primary Suspended Cable
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Q37 msq
The figure below shows the generic sequence of spaces and direction of movement of users to and from an operation theatre after entering from a common corridor. The spaces are marked as P, Q, R, S. Choose the correct option(s).
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a.
Q – Pre-operative, R – Dirty utility, S – Dress change
b.
P – Dress change, Q – Pre-operative, R – Dirty utility
c.
P – Dirty utility, R – Dress change, S – Pre-operative
d.
P – Dress change, R – Dirty utility, S – Post-operative
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Q38 msq
Identify from the following, the correct short command key(s) and their respective application(s) in AutoCAD ® software.
a.
AR: Creates multiple copies in rectangular, polar, or path pattern
b.
BRK: Breaks a block or polyline into individual objects
c.
CHA: Bevels the edges of two straight line segments
d.
SXL: Breaks a single object into parts
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Q39 msq
Who among the following is/are the recipient(s) of the Pritzker Architecture Prize till 2025?
a.
Liu Jiakun
b.
Santiago Calatrava
c.
B. V. Doshi
d.
Charles Correa
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Q40 msq
Which of the following relationships is/are correct with respect to disaster risk in a geographical location?
a.
Risk = Hazard $\times$ Vulnerability $\times$ Exposure $\times$ Capacity
b.
Hazard = Risk $\times$ Capacity $\times$ Exposure
c.
Risk = (Hazard $\times$ Vulnerability $\times$ Exposure) / Capacity
d.
Exposure = (Hazard $\times$ Vulnerability) / Risk
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Q41 msq
Which of the following is/are listed within the responsibilities of Council of Architecture (CoA) as per the Architect’s Act 1972?
a.
Maintaining minimum standards of architectural education in India.
b.
Maintaining standards for professional conduct of registered architects.
c.
Maintaining minimum standards for master plan preparation.
d.
Regulating building material standards for construction projects in India.
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Q42 msq
Which of the following is/are correct labelling of P, Q, R, S, T with respect to the illustration of a section through a given city?
Question 42 image
a.
R – Footpath, S – Promenade, T – Mass Rapid Transit Corridor
b.
P – Skywalk, R – Multi-level car parking, S – Promenade
c.
Q – Footpath, R – Mass Rapid Transit Corridor, T – Multi-level car parking
d.
P – Skywalk, Q – Footpath, T – Mass Rapid Transit Corridor
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Q43 nat
A city’s population in 2025 is 1,75,000 and is expected to increase in the next three decades at a growth rate of 8.5% per decade. In 2055, the estimated per capita domestic water demand will be 175 litres per day. The total daily domestic water demand for the city in 2055 (in million litres per day) will be _____________ (rounded off to two decimal places).
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Q44 nat
The section of a R.C.C. staircase flight is shown in the figure below. Each riser and tread of the staircase is 150 mm and 300 mm, respectively. The steps are supported by a 75 mm thick waist slab. The width of the staircase is 1500 mm. The flight consists of 10 steps. Consider reinforcement to be 0.75% by volume of the total R.C.C. The density of steel is 7800 kg/m 3. The amount of reinforcement required to construct the staircase flight (in kg) is _____________ (rounded off to two decimal places).
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Q45 nat
A rectangular open concrete drainage channel has base width of 3 m and flow depth of 1.5 m. The channel bed slope is 0.001. If the Manning’s roughness coefficient of concrete used in this channel is 0.018, then the average flow velocity of this channel (in m/s) is _____________ (rounded off to two decimal places).
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Q46 nat
A construction project consists of 7 activities. These activities, their connecting events, and the three PERT times (optimistic, likely, and pessimistic), in days, are listed in the table below. The project starts on 27 th July 2026. Assuming no holidays for the entire duration of the project except 15 th August 2026, the expected date of completion of the project will be _____________ August 2026 (mention the date in integer). Activity Connecting Events Three PERT Times (in Days)
P 1 $\to$ 2 4 – 6 – 8
Q 1 $\to$ 3 5 – 6 – 13
R 2 $\to$ 5 6 – 8 – 22
S 2 $\to$ 3 8 – 11 – 14
T 3 $\to$ 5 2 – 4 – 12
U 3 $\to$ 4 4 – 8 – 18
V 4 $\to$ 5 5 – 7 – 15
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Q47 nat
A socio-economic survey of a city is planned with a sample size of 1250 persons, having the same proportion of age and sex distribution of the city population, as given in the table below. The required number of representative female respondents of the age group 19 to 40 years, is _____________ (rounded off to nearest integer). City Population Distribution (in %) Age group (in years)
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Q48 nat
Male Female
0 to 6 2 1.5
7 to 18 8.5 6
19 to 25 14.5 13.5
26 to 40 14.5 11
41 to 50 12 8
51 to 60 2.5 2.5
60 + 1.5 2
An existing four storey building of identical floor plans was built by utilizing the maximum allowable F.A.R. and maximum ground coverage of 50% in a plot of 500 m 2. Due to incentive zoning, the F.A.R. of the plot has been increased to 2.75. The maximum floor area (in m 2) that can now be added to the building is _____________ (in integer).
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Q49 nat
The figure below represents the plan and elevation of a square based prism of base 4 cm $\times$ 4 cm and height 20 cm. The prism is standing on the horizontal plane (HP) with its faces making an angle of 45° with the vertical plane (VP). A cutting plane, perpendicular to VP, divides the prism as shown in the figure below. The surface area (in cm 2) of the vertical faces of the prism below the cutting plane is _____________ (in integer).
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Q50 mcq
The circular opening at the top of a dome is termed as
a.
Oculus
b.
Lantern
c.
Rose window
d.
Clerestory
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Q51 mcq
Albedo is the ratio between
a.
Sensible Heat and Latent Heat
b.
Reflected Radiation and Insolation
c.
Absolute Humidity and Saturation Point Humidity
d.
Indoor Illumination and Outdoor Illumination
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Q52 mcq
Setting out of the foundation is a process executed
a.
after the foundation excavation
b.
after the foundation concreting
c.
before the foundation excavation
d.
before the placing of plinth beam reinforcement
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Q53 msq
Which of the following statements about the elements of Islamic Architecture is/are correct?
a.
Mimar is a tower-like structure usually associated with mosques or other religious buildings.
b.
Mashrabiyya is a wooden grille or grate used to cover windows or balconies.
c.
Mulqaf is a wind-catcher.
d.
Minbar is a type of pulpit usually found in mosques from which prayers and speeches are given.
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Q54 msq
Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to temporary structures during construction?
a.
Centering supports formwork for arches, domes, and slabs.
b.
Scaffolding provides working platforms for masons.
c.
Shoring helps in preventing dampness in buildings.
d.
Underpinning strengthens or deepens foundations.
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Q55 nat
The outdoor and indoor temperature of a room are 18 °C and 22 °C, respectively. There is also an internal heat gain of 5 kW. Consider the volumetric heat capacity of air is 1300 J/m 3 degC. Using the ventilation heat flow equation, the estimated rate of ventilation (in m 3 /s) is _____________ (rounded off to two decimal places). Assume no other heat gains or losses and no net heat storage in the space.
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Q56 nat
A column transmits a load of 225 kN to a square footing. The safe bearing capacity of the soil is 100 kN/m 2. The minimum length (in m) of the side of this safe square footing is _____________ (rounded off to one decimal place).
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Q57 mcq
Match the following Architectural Styles in Group–I with their corresponding examples in Group–II. Group–I Group–II P Baroque 1 Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Q Byzantine 2 Chrysler Building, New York R Art Deco 3 Seagram Building, New York S Art Nouveau 4 Palace of Versailles, Versailles 5 Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
a.
P – 1, Q – 3, R – 4, S – 5
b.
P – 4, Q –1, R – 2, S – 5
c.
P – 4, Q – 5, R – 2, S – 1
d.
P – 2, Q – 1, R – 5, S – 3
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Q58 mcq
Match the names of the following historic palaces in Group–I with their corresponding locations in Group–II.
Group–I
P Ujjyanta 1 Orchha
Q Umaid Bhawan 2 Jammu
R Jehangir Mahal 3 Jaipur
S Hari 4 Agartala
5 Jodhpur
a.
P – 2, Q – 3, R – 1, S – 4
b.
P – 3, Q – 5, R – 4, S – 2
c.
P – 4, Q – 3, R – 2, S – 1
d.
P – 4, Q – 5, R – 1, S – 2
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Q59 mcq
As per the National Building Code of India 2016, match the types of glass in Group–I with their corresponding descriptions in Group–II. Group–I Group–II P Reflective glass 1 Prefab unit of glass having an edge seal that binds the individual sheets together Q Tempered fire-resistant glass 2 Glass into which a wire mesh is embedded during production R Insulating glass units 3 Rolled glass having a distinct pattern on one or both sides S Wired glass 4 Glass with metallic coating reducing heat gain and glare and allowing optimum visible light transmission inside 5 Glass that breaks into granular fragments, with no large sharp edges
a.
P – 5, Q – 4, R – 3, S – 2
b.
P – 4, Q – 2, R – 1, S – 3
c.
P – 4, Q – 5, R – 1, S – 2
d.
P – 1, Q – 5, R – 4, S – 3
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Q60 msq
Which of the following statements is/are correct in the context of steel construction?
a.
Weathered steel forms a rust-like layer when exposed to weathering.
b.
Intumescent paints on steel sections improve passive fire protection.
c.
For the same weight, steel I-beam has more flexure-bearing capacity in comparison to Castellated steel beam.
d.
Outrigger systems provide additional torsional rigidity against lateral loads in tall structures.
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Q61 msq
The different parts of a parapet wall and terrace section are labelled as P, Q, R, S, T. Which of the following is/are correct?
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P – Coping, R – Lime terracing, S – Rainwater pipe
b.
Q – Drip course, S – Rainwater pipe, T – Roof slab
c.
P – Vent pipe, Q – Drip course, R – Roof slab
d.
P – Vent pipe, R – Rainwater pipe, T – Roof slab
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Q62 nat
A building facade has 48 m 2 of glazing area. The properties of glass used in the glazing are as follows: U-value: 5.2 W/m 2 °C Light to Solar Gain (LSG) Ratio: 1.5 Visual Light Transmittance (VLT): 0.6 The average solar radiation on the glazing is 400 W/m 2. If the outdoor and indoor set point temperatures are 35 °C and 20 °C, respectively, then the total heat gain (in kW) through the glazing by conduction and radiation is _____________ (rounded off to two decimal places).
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Q63 nat
An overhang beam ABC is loaded with uniformly distributed load (UDL) throughout its entire span as per the figure below. The intensity of UDL is 12 kN/m. The bending moment at an intermediate point P (between A and B) is found to be zero. The length (in m) of the portion AP is _____________ (rounded off to two decimal places).
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Q64 nat
A conference room of size 25 m $\times$ 12 m is illuminated by CFL having efficacy of 60 lumen/W. The lighting power density (LPD) of the room is 12 W/m 2. If the utilization and maintenance factors are 0.8 and 0.5, respectively, then the estimated illumination level (in lux) of the conference room is _____________ (in integer).
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The built-up area of a shopping mall is 12,000 m 2 and the percentage share of annual energy consumption from various sources is shown in the table below. The estimated average monthly solar energy consumption of the building is 10 MW-hr. The Building Energy Index (BEI) of the shopping mall (in kW-hr/m 2 /year) is _____________ (in integer). Energy source Percentage share of annual energy consumption Electricity from grid 52 Diesel for additional power 30 LPG for food court 10 Solar energy 8
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Q66 mcq
As per India’s National Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Policy, 2017, radius of the influence zone around transit stations for developing compact growth centers, is in the range of _____________ m.
a.
300 to 400
b.
500 to 800
c.
600 to 800
d.
400 to 600
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Q67 mcq
The data type used in Digital Elevation Model (DEM) is _____________.
a.
Raster
b.
Vector
c.
Tabular
d.
Rating
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Q68 mcq
The graph below shows cumulative population (in %) on the X-axis and cumulative income (in %) on the Y-axis. If A and B are areas as shown in the graph, then the Gini coefficient is measured as _____________.
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a.
A A+B
b.
A B
c.
A B-A
d.
B A
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Q69 msq
In India, which of the following missions is/are part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), 2008?
a.
National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Eco-system
b.
National Urban Livelihoods Mission
c.
National Water Mission
d.
Swachh Bharat Mission
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Q70 msq
Which of the following options is/are means of first and last mile connectivity with respect to urban transit systems?
a.
Park and Ride
b.
Intermediate Public Transport
c.
Public Bicycle Sharing
d.
Intercity High-speed Rail
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Q71 nat
Based on Greenshield’s model, a speed-density relationship is developed on the data of a traffic stream. This relationship is represented as v = 75 - 0.03k, where v (in km/hr) is the mean speed at density k (in vehicle/km). The jam density (in vehicle/km) of this traffic stream is _____________ (in integer).
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Q72 nat
In a particular year, the status of Consolidated Funds of India is shown in the table below. For the given data, the fiscal deficit of that year (Rupees in crores) is _____________ (in integer). Consolidated Funds of India
Amount Amount
Receipt (Rupees (Rupees
Crores) Crores)
Revenue 2,65,279 Revenue 3,75,582
Non-debt capital Capital
Recovery of Disbursement
advances loans
Public debt 4,36,689 3,21,725 Public debt repayment
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Q73 mcq
Match the following zoning in Group–I with their characteristics in Group–II. Group–I Group–II P Form based zoning 1 Strictly segregates different land uses Q Euclidean zoning 2 Provides for urban poor or economically weaker sections in land use planning R Inclusionary zoning 3 Regulates the development by assessing the impacts of land use S Performance zoning 4 Encourages developers to build community amenities in lieu of surplus F.A.R. 5 Creates a public realm by guiding the building envelope, considering the community’s unique characteristics
a.
P – 5, Q – 1, R – 2, S – 3
b.
P – 5, Q – 2, R – 4, S – 3
c.
P – 2, Q – 1, R – 4, S – 5
d.
P – 3, Q – 4, R – 2, S – 5
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Q74 mcq
Match the following strategies in Group–I with their corresponding descriptions in Group–II. Group–I Group–II P Transfer of Development Rights 1 Financial support by the Government for Public-Private- Partnership projects Q Betterment Levy 2 Tax imposed on unused or underdeveloped plots R Viability Gap Funding 3 Award of additional F.A.R. in different locations in exchange of land for public purpose S Vacant Land Tax 4 One-time fee to recover investment for enhanced public infrastructure 5 Fee for land use change from agriculture to non-agriculture
a.
P – 3, Q – 2, R – 1, S – 5
b.
P – 1, Q – 3, R – 4, S – 2
c.
P – 3, Q – 1, R – 5, S – 2
d.
P – 3, Q – 4, R – 1, S – 2
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Q75 mcq
Match the following types of plans in Group–I with their corresponding scope in Group–II, in accordance with the URDPFI Guidelines, 2015. Group–I Group–II P Perspective Plan 1 To identify resources for development and plan for settlements, prepared and regulated by District Planning Committee Q Regional Plan 2 To detail sub-city land use plan and integrate with urban infrastructure R Development Plan 3 To develop vision and provide policy framework for urban and regional development S Local Area Plan 4 To prepare special area plan for towns with special development needs 5 To prepare plan for urban areas and peri-urban areas under the control of Metropolitan Planning Committee
a.
P – 1, Q – 3, R – 4, S – 2
b.
P – 3, Q – 1, R – 5, S – 2
c.
P – 3, Q – 1, R – 2, S – 4
d.
P – 2, Q – 4, R – 5, S – 3
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Q76 msq
Which of the following is/are correct labelling of P, Q, R, S with respect to the urban patterns shown below?
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a.
P – Organic, R – Linear
b.
P – Organic, Q – Linear
c.
Q – Grid Iron, S – Radial
d.
Q – Organic, R – Radial
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Q77 msq
Which of the following is/ are passive remote sensing technique(s)?
a.
Sonar
b.
Radar
c.
Aerial photos
d.
Landsat images
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Q78 nat
A capital investment of Rs. 60,000 has been made at present, expecting an annual return of Rs. 20,000 at the end of each year for a period of 5 years. If the annual discount rate is 5%, then the Net Present Value (in Rs.) is _____________ (rounded off to the nearest integer).
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Q79 nat
The demand function of a light rail transit system (LRTS) of a city is represented as Q = 43000 – 850P, where Q is the ridership/day and P is the fare/ride. If the existing fare of Rs. 30 per ride is reduced to Rs. 25 per ride, then the consequent increased ridership of the LRTS (in percentage) is _____________ (rounded off to two decimal places).
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Q80 nat
In a transport network, all the nodes (represented by A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) and their connecting links are shown in the figure below. The values mentioned alongside the links represent the travel time (in minutes) between nodes. Following the shortest path, the minimum time required to commute from node A to node G (in minutes) is _____________ (in integer).
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Q81 nat
A classified vehicle count was conducted in the midblock of a two-lane one-way collector road during peak hour (08:00 A.M. – 09:00 A.M.) on a weekday. The vehicle counts and corresponding passenger car unit (PCU) are shown in the table below. If the maximum design capacity per lane of that road is 1300 PCU/hr, then the volume to capacity ratio of that road is _____________ (rounded off to two decimal places). Hourly Vehicle Count (08:00 A.M. – 09:00 A.M.) PCU Value Vehicle Type
Bus 52 2.50
Truck 24 3.00
Car 720 1.00
Motorized 1050 0.50
Auto 275 0.80
E-Rickshaw 410 0.80
Bicycle 90 0.30
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