Punjab PSC Assistant Town Planner Exam
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The volume reduction in solid waste in 'Bio methanation' is:

  • 40-50% (correct)
  • 70-80%
  • 20-30%
  • 55-65%

    • What is the Acceptable limit of Total dissolved solids (TDS) for drinking water?

  • 2000 mg/l
  • 1000 mg/l
  • 500 mg/l (correct)
  • 200 mg/l

    • Which Fifth Year Plan emphasized the need for Regional Planning in economic development?

  • Third Fifth Year Plan (correct)
  • Fourth Fifth Year Plan
  • First Fifth Year Plan
  • Second Fifth Year Plan

    • According to URDPFI guidelines, what is the range of population served for Integrated School with hostel facility (Class I-XII)?

    <p>50,000 - 65 lakh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term Conurbation was coined by:

    <p>Pattrick Geddes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    GRIHA ratings are based on a scale of:

    <p>1 to 100</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following building materials has the lowest embodied carbon?

    <p>Rammed Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acceptable limit of Fluoride in drinking water according to BIS?

    <p>1.0 mg/l</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bioremediation is a waste treatment process that uses microorganisms to break down or neutralize pollutants in waste.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The '______' approach emphasizes integrating the management of all water sources for sustainability.

    <p>One Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category is reserved seats for in Panchayats according to the 73rd Amendment?

    <p>Scheduled Castes (SC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the Landform having deep valleys with very steep to straight sides?

    <p>Canyon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Summit Curve in planning is associated with ________.

    <p>Land use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) is related to No Poverty?

    <p>Goal 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following:

    <p>STUBBORN = OBSTINATE mulish = tractable trepidation = confident impecunious = penny gloomy = morose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the 'Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act' enacted in India?

    <p>2013</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state has the top access to safe drinking water in India?

    <p>Tamil Nadu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With reference to Indo – Islamic Architecture, which of the following were used as a construction material?

    <p>1,2,3 and 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Satyarth Prakash was written by:

    <p>Swami Dayanand Saraswati</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a certain code language, '134' means 'come and go'; '478' means 'you come tomorrow'; and '729' means 'tomorrow is Monday'. Which of the following digits stands for 'you'?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As per National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy 2007, States/UTs are advised to develop _________________ with emphasis on EWS and LIG sectors.

    <p>10 years perspective Housing Plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What amount of Central Assistance per EWS house is provided by the Government of India under AHP in PMAY(U) ?

    <p>1.5 Lakh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To provide long term finance for construction of houses for residential purposes & undertake housing and urban development programmes in the country is one of the main objectives of which of the following Public Limited Company?

    <p>HUDCO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Etymology' ਦਾ ਬਾਵ ਸੈ:

    <p>ਅਰਥ-ਰਵਰਗਆਨ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ਰਕਸੜਾ ਸ਼ਫਦ '਷ਰਤ' ਅਗੇਤਰ ਨਾਲ ਨਸੀਂ ਫਰਣਆ:

    <p>਷ਰਤ਷ੰ ਗ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ratn Bhassinaan de lai '਩ੰ ਜਾਫੀ ਰਵੁੱ ਚ ਵਰਰਤਆ ਜਾਣ ਵਾਲਾ ਸ਼ਫਦ ਹੈ:

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'ਭਸਾਂਬਾਰਤ ਕਾਲ ਰਵੁੱ ਚ ਩ੰ ਜਾਫ ____ ਰਕਸਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਷ੀ?' mean?

    <p>਩੉ਟੇਭੀਆ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ਫੁੱ ਚਾ ਤਰਦਾ ਤਰਦਾ ਐਵੇਂ ਸੀ ਇੁੱ ਧਰ ਆ ਰਗਆ 'ਵਾਕ ਰਵੁੱ ਚ 'ਐਵੇਂ ਸੀ ' ਰਕ਷ ਦਾ ਩ਰਕਾਰ ਸੈ?

    <p>ਰਨਰਣਾ ਷ੂਚਕ ਰਕਰਰਆ ਰਵਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਣ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Then the area covered on ground (in hectare) by each photo format of 18 cm x 18 cm is

    <p>1286</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In urban planning, the term "Plan within the plan" refers to:

    <p>Rationalistic Planning approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In PIEV theory of transportation, "P", "I", "E", "V" stands for

    <p>Perception, Intellection, Emotion and Volition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the area of a neighbourhood if it is to be within walk-able distance of 400 m radius?

    <p>Approximately 151 acres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    External Cordon Survey and Internal Cordon Survey are techniques for conducting

    <p>Traffic survey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Passenger Car Unit (PCU) value of a motorcycle?

    <p>0.2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of urban transport, 'bottlenecks' refers to:

    <p>A portion of road with lowest capacity along the route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents traffic volume from one key area to another in a desire line map?

    <p>Circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given a total number of 12000 dwelling units and a present population of 80000 with an average household size of 5, calculate the housing shortage in percentage.

    <p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a housing complex with 250 units of 80 sq.m each and 200 units of 100 sq.m each, if one car parking space is required per 100 square meters of built space, calculate the total number of car parking spaces needed.

    <p>400</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Cluster Development' in industrial estate planning refers to:

    <p>Concentrating related industries in close proximity for synergies and resource sharing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'Bioremediation' as a waste treatment process?

    <p>Uses microorganisms to break down or neutralize pollutants in waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'One Water' approach emphasize?

    <p>Integrating the management of all water sources for sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 73rd Amendment reserves seats for Scheduled Castes (SC) in Panchayats.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As per National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy 2007, what perspective Housing Plans are advised to be developed?

    <p>10 years perspective Housing Plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much Central Assistance per EWS house is provided by the Government of India under AHP in PMAY(U)?

    <p>1.5 Lakh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the main objectives of which Public Limited Company is to provide long term finance for construction of houses for residential purposes & undertake housing and urban development programmes in the country?

    <p>HUDCO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statements are correct as per Zoning regulations and development controls for Master Plans in the State of Punjab?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Summit Curve' in planning refer to?

    <p>Roads and flyovers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to BIS, the acceptable limit of Fluoride in drinking water is ____ mg/l.

    <p>1.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to draft EIA 2020, how are projects classified?

    <p>Category A1, Category A2 and Category B1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the Bow shaped town plan as per Mansara Shilpa-shastra?

    <p>Karmukha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mohenjo-Daro is based on which of the following patterns?

    <p>Radial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To plan a town or urban area, there has to be a survey done to understand the various aspects; which is quoted as 'Survey before Plan'. Who said this?

    <p>Sir Patrick Geddes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is per hectare per day fire-fighting water station demand for commercial area?

    <p>45000 liters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a minimum longitudinal gradient of percent necessary to facilitate flow of water in side drains?

    <p>0.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As per Zoning regulations, which of the following activities are restricted in commercial zones?

    <p>Warehousing and covered storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Planning System, Master Plan is associated with which of the Core area of planning?

    <p>Development Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the characteristics in List I with the type of settlements in List II as given in URDPFI Guidelines 2015, Government of India and choose the correct option from the codes given below the lists:

    <p>Town that are notified under law by the concerned State/UT Government and have local bodies like Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Municipal Committees, etc. = Statutory Towns Towns having potential for investment and development; identified on the basis of their inter-aerial relationship with the regional nodal centre = Priority Towns Settlements that are growing sub-nodal centres but located out of the direct functionally linked areas of the growth node / nodal centre in the region = Counter-Magnets Zones of transition from rural to urban land uses located between the outer limits of urban and regional centres and the rural environment = Peri-Urban Areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scale of Maps for Planning Metropolitan Regional Plan according to URDPFI?

    <p>1:50,000 – 1:25,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which among the following is not an element of ekistics?

    <p>Shells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Structured social inequality in a given society leading to division into groups" is often called

    <p>Social stratification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With respect to Foreign trade, an area where trade barriers (both tariff and non-tariff) are removed is called a ________

    <p>Free Trade Area (FTA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rearrange the following steps of planning formulation:

    <p>4-1-2-3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the basic objectives of National Urban Sanitation Policy, 2008?

    <p>Sewage treatment must be integrated along with its billing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should urban roadway systems consist of to serve various transportation modes?

    <p>A multimodal network of streets and highways serving automobiles, trucks, transit, bicyclists, and pedestrians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the major options available to transportation planners to address constraints in adding additional capacity to the highway network in metropolitan areas?

    <p>Implementing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under PMAY-U, what does the term "in-situ slum redevelopment" refer to?

    <p>Upgrading and redeveloping existing slums without displacing the residents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target beneficiaries' category for slum development under PMAY-U?

    <p>All residents of slums, regardless of income level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is the first In-Situ Slum Redevelopment project done by the Delhi Development Authority in Delhi under PPP mode?

    <p>Kathputli Colony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program is aimed at providing subsidies for construction of housing and sanitation for urban slum dwellers living below poverty line in different towns/cities all over the country?

    <p>The Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana (VAMBAY)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As per the National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy 2007, How much percentage of Floor Area Ratio is reserved for EWS/LIG in the spatial incentives section?

    <p>10-15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The SI unit of Energy Performance Index (EPI) as per ECBC norms is _________

    <p>Kilo-watt-hours/square meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As per the Energy Conservation and Building Code 2017, Evaporative cooling is identified as:

    <p>Low-Energy Comfort System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match List I with List II and choose the correct option from the codes given below the lists

    <p>Green Building rating System = Parent Country CASBEE = Japan BREEAM = UK LEED = USA GRIHA = India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the URDPFI Guidelines, 2014, what percentage of the developable area is proposed for industrial land use structure in industrial towns?

    <p>25-30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wastewater from food processing industry are often screened and treated through:

    <p>Oxidation ponds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities belong to the primary sector of the economy?

    <p>Agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to URDPFI guidelines, what is the range of population served for an Integrated School with hostel facility (Class I‐XII)?

    <p>45,000 - 50,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coined the term 'Conurbation'?

    <p>Patrick Geddes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Exam

    • The PPSC exam is for the recruitment of Assistant Town Planners in the Department of Local Government (Municipal Corporation), Government of Punjab.
    • The exam consists of 120 objective-type questions, to be completed in 2 hours.

    Exam Instructions

    • Candidates must not open the question booklet until instructed to do so.
    • Candidates must read the instructions carefully and fill in the required information in CAPITAL letters.
    • Only blue or black ballpoint pens are allowed for filling in the information and marking answers on the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) response sheet.

    Question Paper

    • The question paper has 25 pages.
    • Candidates must check the entire booklet for any errors or missing pages before starting the exam.

    Scoring

    • Each question carries 4 marks.
    • There is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.
    • The total marks for the exam are 480.

    Survey and Planning

    • "Survey before Plan" is a principle in town planning, which emphasizes the importance of surveying the area before planning.
    • The Master Plan is associated with the Core area of planning.
    • The National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy (2007) aims to provide subsidies for construction of housing and sanitation for urban slum dwellers living below the poverty line.

    Urban Planning

    • The term "Conurbation" was coined by Pattrick Geddes.
    • The Master Plan for modern Bhubaneswar City was prepared by Otto Koenigsberger.
    • The population of a settlement is the ratio of total population to total area.

    Transportation

    • The Passenger Car Unit (PCU) value of a motorcycle is 0.3.
    • "Bottlenecks" in transportation refer to a portion of the road with the lowest capacity along the route.
    • The external cordon survey and internal cordon survey are techniques used in traffic surveys.

    Housing

    • The housing shortage in a town can be calculated based on the average household size and the total population.
    • The mandatory parking requirement is one car per 100 square meters of built space.

    Water Supply

    • The norm for providing domestic water requirements in rural areas is 40 liters per capita per day (lpcd).

    Other Topics

    • The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act (2013) stipulates the original period for declaring an award from the date of publication of the declaration.
    • The Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority was established in 1995.

    Miscellaneous

    • The SCADA technology is used in several cities, particularly in water supply and sewage management.
    • The UN World Commission on Environment and Development is also known as the Brundtland Commission.### Instructions for the Assistant Town Planner Recruitment Exam
    • The candidate should not open the question booklet until instructed to do so by the invigilation staff.
    • During the waiting period, the candidate should:
      • Fill in the required columns on the front page in CAPITAL letters.
      • Fill in the relevant boxes (1-9) on the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) response sheet.
    • Important notes on filling the columns:
      • Use only a blue or black ballpoint pen.
      • Do not use an ink pen or any other type of pen.
      • Ensure the information is accurate, legible, and complete to avoid any adverse effects.
    • Exam format:
      • 120 questions to be attempted in 120 minutes.
      • Orthopedically/visually impaired candidates will be given an extra 40 minutes to complete the exam.
    • Question booklet details:
      • The booklet has 25 pages.

    Candidate Information

    • The candidate should fill in the following details on the front page:
      • Candidate's name
      • Father's name
      • Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
      • OMR response sheet number
      • Roll number
      • Booklet series (B)
      • Candidate's signature (in the provided box)### Exam Instructions
    • Candidates must check the entire question paper booklet for complete pages, correct printing, and no blank pages.
    • In case of error, inform Invigilation Staff and obtain a new booklet of the same series.
    • Serial number of the new Question booklet must be entered in the relevant column of the OMR.

    Exam Structure

    • The paper consists of 480 marks.
    • Each question carries 4 marks.
    • There are four options for each question.
    • Candidates must mark the most appropriate answer on the OMR response sheet.
    • 1 mark is deducted for each question answered incorrectly (negative marking).

    Electronic and Manual Calculators

    • The use of electronic/manual calculators is prohibited.

    OMR Sheet Instructions

    • Candidates must read the instructions behind the OMR sheet before answering questions.
    • Check that two carbon copies are attached to the OMR sheet.

    Question Types

    • Questions cover various topics, including:
      • Urban governance and management
      • Urban planning and development
      • Infrastructure and services
      • Environment and sustainability
      • Transportation and mobility
      • Housing and urban poverty
      • Disaster management and resilience
      • ICT and e-governance

    Key Concepts and Terms

    • Social stratification: division into groups due to social inequality
    • Free Trade Area (FTA): area where trade barriers are removed
    • Urban sanitation policy: aims to eliminate manual scavenging and improve public health
    • Energy Performance Index (EPI): measures energy efficiency, unit is Kilo-watt-hours/square meter
    • Passive cooling system: uses natural ventilation and shading to reduce heat
    • Green Building rating systems: includes LEED, GRIHA, and CASBEE
    • Conurbation: a region comprising multiple neighboring cities and towns
    • Master Plan: a long-term plan for urban development and growth
    • Satellite imagery: used in urban planning and development
    • Passenger Car Unit (PCU): measures traffic volume, value for motorcycle is 0.3
    • Bottlenecks: portions of road with lowest capacity along the route
    • Housing shortage: percentage of households without adequate housing
    • SCADA: advanced technology used in water supply and sewage management
    • Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013: ensures fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition
    • Integrated Township: a mixed-use development with residential, commercial, and recreational areas
    • New Urbanism: promotes walkable and sustainable urban neighborhoods
    • Complete Streets: design streets for safe use by all modes of transportation
    • Resilient Urban Planning: strengthens a city's ability to adapt to shocks and stresses
    • Regenerative Urbanism: focuses on environmental restoration and renewal
    • Smart Cities Mission: aims to promote technological innovation and improve infrastructure in select cities

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