Architecture and Planning Miscellaneous-topic


Architecture and Planning Miscellaneous-topic

Architecture and Planning Miscellaneous

  1. ‘Segregation at source’ is a concept associated with









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    It deals with solid waste management.

    Correct Option: A

    It deals with solid waste management.


  1. In a flat slab, the load is transferred through









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    Generally, the term flat slab means a reinforced concrete slab with or without drops, supported generally without beams, by columns with or without flared column heads. In flat slabs, the loads on the slab are directly transferred by plate action to the columns, whereas in conventional slabs with beams, the loads are first transferred from slabs to the beams and then from beams to the column.

    Correct Option: C

    Generally, the term flat slab means a reinforced concrete slab with or without drops, supported generally without beams, by columns with or without flared column heads. In flat slabs, the loads on the slab are directly transferred by plate action to the columns, whereas in conventional slabs with beams, the loads are first transferred from slabs to the beams and then from beams to the column.



  1. Map is an









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    Map is orthographic projection of 3D which is naturally a 2D plot.

    Correct Option: B

    Map is orthographic projection of 3D which is naturally a 2D plot.


  1. ‘Indore Slum Networking Programme’ has been planned by









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    Himanshu Parikh practice focuses on urban planning, infrastructure design, and environmental upgrading. He developed a new concept for slum development, Slum Networking. On the structural engineering front, his work offers an alternative paradigm to "green buildings" in order to deliver affordable and low embodied energy structures within the holistic framework of light, ventilation and thermal comfort.

    Correct Option: D

    Himanshu Parikh practice focuses on urban planning, infrastructure design, and environmental upgrading. He developed a new concept for slum development, Slum Networking. On the structural engineering front, his work offers an alternative paradigm to "green buildings" in order to deliver affordable and low embodied energy structures within the holistic framework of light, ventilation and thermal comfort.



  1. ‘Volume Zero’ is a film based on the architectural works of









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    Volume Zero: The Works of Charles Correa. The film deals with the work of Charles Correa, one of world's prominent architects, using live footage, extended interview with the architect, diagrams and animation.

    Correct Option: B

    Volume Zero: The Works of Charles Correa. The film deals with the work of Charles Correa, one of world's prominent architects, using live footage, extended interview with the architect, diagrams and animation.