General Knowledge for Competitive Examinations in Urban/Regional Planning, 2022

01 Mar 2026 – QP 2

Section-I

170 questions 3 hours1 Mar 2026

Topics Covered

Urban and Regional Planning in India (2)Urban and Regional Infrastructure Planning (1)Planning Theory (1)Heritage, Renewal and Redevelopment (1)

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Which architectural firm has won an international competition for the design of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)?

A.Gensler, USA

B.Zaha Hadid Architects

C.HOK, USA

D.Architect Hafeez Contractor

Urban and Regional Planning in India

In the Chandigarh Master plan, except for 10 sectors, the rest of the sectors are of the typical size of:

A.600 m x 600 m

B.800 m x 800 m

C.1200 m x 1200 m

D.800 m x 1200 m

Urban and Regional Planning in India

While deciding the type of architectural treatment and finishes for prefabricated buildings, which aspect shall be considered?

A.Suitability for mass production techniques

B.Use of lightweight materials in the structural system

C.Possibility of using different types of finishes

D.All of the above

Urban and Regional Infrastructure Planning

As per the Burgess model of city planning, which of the following is not one of the listed zones?

A.Central business district

B.Zone of transition

C.Commuter’s zone

D.Depleting zone

Planning Theory

The traditional vernacular style of building in the hilly regions as seen in Himachal Pradesh involving alternative layers of timber beams and dry-stone courses without mortar for walls over which timber sloping roofs sits is commonly called as:

A.Dhajji-Dewari style

B.Taaq system

C.Mud houses

D.Kath-khuni style

Heritage, Renewal and Redevelopment

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