Question Bank

Unit 1

1] Explain in detail elements of Architectural Composition

2] Elaborate following Qualities of Architecture: user friendly, contextual.

3] Explain A] Unity B] Balance as principles of architectural composition and

observed impact. [Sketch is expected]

4] Write a short note on ‘User friendly and Utility of space’, as important qualities of
architecture.

5] Explain any three principles of “Architectural composition” with figure.

6] Explain in detail following qualities of Architecture.

User friendly and contextual

7] Explain in detail; following qualities of Architecture.

A] Utility of spaces B] Future growth

8] What do you understand by user friendly Architecture and explain how an

architect exhibits the same by using different principles?

9] Explain clearly the differences in the working strategies of urban planner and an
architect.

Unit 2

1] Develop the, Relation between quality at life and livability.

2] Elaborate: Importance of architecture with case study.

3] Explain the importance of landscaping in detail

4] How and why “urban renewal” and “quality of life” concepts are interlinked.

5] What is hard and soft landscape? Elaborate the same with figures.

6] Enlist the parameters for livability and elaborate any two.

7] Explain “Sustainable Architecture”; with figure.

8] How does urban renewal improve the quality of life?

9] Draw a flow chart for “Urban Renewal process”

10] What is “Sustainable Architecture”? Elaborate in detail the approaches for the
same.

Unit 3

1] Write a detailed note on ‘Neighborhood planning’.

2] Write a detailed note on, “goals and objectives” of town planning.

3] Write a short note on contents of MRTP Act, 1966 and process for preparation of
D.P.

4] Write a short not on, “New town” development under MRTP Act.

5] What is neighborhood planning?

6] “Do the objectives of planning really change or enhance the scenario of the
area?” Give appropriate example.

7] Does Development plan and City Development plan are same? Elaborate.

8] Explain the nesting hierarchy if Regional plan, Development plans and Town
planning scheme.

9] Write a short note on; “hierarchy of town planning.”

10] Explain the legislative support for DP through MRTP Act, 1966.

Unit 4

1] Elaborate the importance of different civic surveys for development plan

proposal.

2] Elaborate the importance of 1) Demographic and 2) Housing survey for new D.P.
proposal

3] Explain the working of anyone planning agency and its general organizational
structure.

4] What is the “traffic management” concept? Why ITS is important to support the
same?
5] Explain the functioning of MMRDA.

6] Explain in depth the objectives of urban roads and importance of traffic

management.

7] Explain the functioning of MIDC.

8] Explain various types of surveys carried out for DP proposal with its significance.

9] Elaborate applicability of modern tools in disaster management & traffic

regulation.

Unit 5

1] How “Rehabilitation” and “Resettlement” is promoted through LAAR Act 2013?

2] Elaborate infrastructural planning as per UDPFI

3] Elaborate the need of UDPFI guidelines for land use, infrastructure

4] Write a note on land acquisition and resettlement act 2013

5] What is “Spatial organization”? Explain in the same in relation with Land use
zoning.

Unit 6

1] Write about the importance of CRZ Act in relation with India

2] Write a short note on, “Smart City Guidelines” as per Govt. of India.

3] Write a detailed note on special townships.

4] Write a detailed note on GIS and its application in Town planning.

5] Write a note on usage of GPS and RS in town planning.

6] Write a short note on CRZ.

7] Write a short note on SEZ and its impact. Describe the role of RS and GIS in town
planning.

8] Write a short note on Special Townships.

9] What are the applications of GIS in town planning?

10] What are the applications of GPS in town planning?