UBBL 2016 DDA Exam MCQ – Definitions Part 2

UBBL 2016 – Definitions to Terms MCQ Practice (100 Questions)

Set 1 – Basic Definitions (Act, Access, Accessory use, Amenity space, Atrium, Basements, Building, Height, FAR, Fire & Exits, Rooms & Spaces)

  1. Q1. Statutory law under which the Master Plan, building bye-laws and development controls for Delhi are framed, including the Delhi Development Act, 1957 and Acts of local bodies. This is referred to as:

  2. Q2. The approach to a plot or building from a road or street, which ensures entry and exit of people and vehicles, is termed as:

  3. Q3. A structure within a plot separate from the main building and used for subordinate purposes such as servant’s room, garage, guard room, etc. is called:

  4. Q4. A use which is subordinate and incidental to the principal or main use of a plot or building, such as small convenience shops in a housing complex, is termed as:

  5. Q5. Space reserved in a layout for utilities like transformers, garbage collection, STP, underground/overhead tanks, and other essential services is defined as:

  6. Q6. A partly or fully enclosed multi-storey space within a building, often covered with a light roof or glazing and open internally to adjacent floors, is called:

  7. Q7. A lower storey of a building which is partly or wholly below the ground level, used for parking, storage or services, is termed as:

  8. Q8. Any structure for whatsoever purpose and of whatsoever materials constructed, including foundations, plinth, walls, floors, roofs and all appurtenances, is defined as a:

  9. Q9. Vertical distance measured from the highest surrounding ground or road level to the top of structural roof of the building is called:

  10. Q10. The ratio obtained by dividing the total covered area of all floors of all buildings on a plot by the gross plot area is known as:

  11. Q11. A projected slab or platform at any floor level, having a parapet or railing and at least one side open to external air, is termed as:

  12. Q12. A cantilevered projection over an entrance or gate, meant to provide weather protection for pedestrians or vehicles, is known as:

  13. Q13. A continuous overhang or sunshade projecting from a wall, usually above openings, primarily for weather and sun protection, is called:

  14. Q14. The portion of a building between the surrounding ground level and the floor level immediately above the ground is called the:

  15. Q15. Built-up covered area of a building measured at the floor level, including walls, shafts and other covered portions at that level, is termed as:

  16. Q16. A building standing with open spaces on all its sides, separated from adjoining buildings, is known as a:

  17. Q17. A building sharing one common wall with another building on an adjoining plot is known as a:

  18. Q18. A room used for living, sleeping, eating or study purposes, but not including bathrooms, toilets, stores or kitchens, is classified as a:

  19. Q19. Portion of a floor space above and over a regular floor, having limited height and intended only for storage (not for habitation), is defined as a:

  20. Q20. An intermediate floor between two main floors of a building, forming part of the space below, usually with a lower clear height, is termed as:

  21. Q21. The series of steps and landings providing access between different floors in a building is defined as a:

  22. Q22. The structure on the roof of a building enclosing the top of a staircase and landings at terrace level, primarily to protect it from weather, is called:

  23. Q23. Portion between the surface of one floor and the surface of the floor or roof next above, including space occupied by structural members and finishes, is known as a:

  24. Q24. Non-habitable portion of a building above ground level kept on columns, open on at least two sides, and used for parking, landscaping or services is known as a:

  25. Q25. A wall that carries load of the building components and transmits it to the foundation is called a:

  26. Q26. A wall within a building mainly used to divide space and not intended to carry structural load is termed as a:

  27. Q27. A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, terrace or similar raised platform is called a:

  28. Q28. Space permanently open to sky within a building or on a site, which may be surrounded by buildings or boundaries, is defined as a:

  29. Q29. A covered space, usually at ground floor, open at least on one side directly to external air and used as a transitional space to rooms, is known as a:

  30. Q30. A covered area at the building entrance, supported on columns and open on at least one side, primarily for protection of vehicles/people at drop-off point, is called a:

  31. Q31. A light open framework, usually supported on posts, used to train creepers and provide partial shade along pathways or gardens, is known as a:

  32. Q32. A small open-sided structure in a garden, often ornamental and used for sitting, is referred to as a:

  33. Q33. Space within a building used for movement and circulation, generally connecting rooms and other spaces, is defined as a:

  34. Q34. Any space on site, other than a court, which is permanently open to sky and may be used as garden, play area, or yard, is called:

  35. Q35. An opening in a wall or roof which provides light and/or ventilation to the interior and which is not used as a door, is termed as a:

  36. Q36. A flat roof open to sky with parapet walls, usually forming the uppermost accessible level of a building, is referred to as a:

  37. Q37. A raised platform above parking levels, often landscaped and acting as a base for upper residential or commercial towers, is termed as a:

  38. Q38. A parcel of land, enclosed by definite boundaries, which has been approved as a building site, is defined in bye-laws as a:

  39. Q39. The line up to which the plinth of a building may extend towards the road, beyond which nothing can be built towards the street, is called the:

  40. Q40. The line inside a plot, parallel to the boundary, beyond which no building is permitted towards that boundary, is known as the:

  41. Q41. Area between the plot boundary and the setback line, which must largely remain free of permanent buildings, is termed as the:

  42. Q42. All land within street lines including carriageway, footpaths, drains and other components of the right of way is collectively defined as a:

  43. Q43. Road running parallel to a main road and providing access to abutting properties, segregating local traffic from through traffic, is known as a:

  44. Q44. Official elevation of the centre line of a street or road in front of a plot, fixed by the authority, is termed as the:

  45. Q45. Total space within the road boundaries measured at right angles to the direction of the road is called the:

  46. Q46. Horizontal distance from any point in a building to the nearest protected escape route or exit, measured along the line of travel, is referred to as:

  47. Q47. Minimum clear distance between the external walls of two buildings or between a building and the opposite side of a street for fire safety is termed as:

  48. Q48. Time in minutes or hours during which a construction or material continues to perform its structural or separation function in a standard fire test is called its:

  49. Q49. Material that burns or adds heat to a fire when tested under specified fire test conditions is defined as:

  50. Q50. Material which does not burn or add appreciable heat to a fire when tested in a specified manner is referred to as:

Set 2 – Occupancies, Accessibility & Interpretation (Occupancy classes, public / private building, disability terms, existing buildings, change of use, interpretation)

  1. Q51. Building or part of a building in which sleeping accommodation or dwelling units are provided for normal residential use is classified primarily under which occupancy?

  2. Q52. Building where students assemble for learning/education for a specified number of hours per week (such as schools, colleges) is classified as:

  3. Q53. Buildings such as hospitals, nursing homes, old age homes, jails and similar where occupants may be restrained or require special care, fall under which occupancy?

  4. Q54. Buildings or spaces where groups of people assemble for entertainment, worship, recreation, or similar purposes, with capacity of 50 or more persons, are classified as:

  5. Q55. Buildings such as offices, banks, city halls and other record-keeping or administrative uses fall primarily under which occupancy?

  6. Q56. Buildings where goods are displayed, sold or stored for sale, including shops, markets and malls, are classified as:

  7. Q57. Buildings used for manufacturing, processing, assembling or repairing products or materials fall primarily under which occupancy?

  8. Q58. Buildings primarily used for storage of goods, wares or merchandise (including warehouses and godowns) are grouped under which occupancy?

  9. Q59. Buildings where highly combustible, explosive, poisonous or toxic materials are handled, processed or stored fall under which occupancy category?

  10. Q60. Complex of residential units located on a single plot with common services, shared open spaces and amenities, such as multi-storey apartment blocks, is referred to as:

  11. Q61. Government or private building used or intended to be used by the general public, such as railway stations, libraries, hospitals, is termed as a:

  12. Q62. Any company, firm, cooperative, society, trust, factory or similar organisation in the private sector, as notified by Government, is termed in the bye-laws as a:

  13. Q63. A designated safe space in a building where occupants can assemble temporarily during a fire or emergency, before final evacuation, is known as a:

  14. Q64. An enclosed staircase opening to outer air through a ventilated lobby and designed as an independent fire-safe vertical exit is called a:

  15. Q65. Air treatment process which controls temperature, humidity, cleanliness and distribution of air simultaneously is termed as:

  16. Q66. System of water-filled pipes with automatic sprinkler heads which operate by heat from a fire to control or extinguish it is called an:

  17. Q67. System equipped with detectors, control panel and sounders which automatically senses fire signatures and initiates alarm and associated actions is termed as an:

  18. Q68. Lift designed and equipped for use by fire-fighting personnel during a fire emergency is referred to as a:

  19. Q69. Any doorway, corridor, staircase, passage or ramp leading to a street or to an open area providing safe passage to a public way is collectively termed as an:

  20. Q70. An exit which leads from the interior of a building directly to an open area or public way outside the building is called an:

  21. Q71. An exit which provides a protected path of travel in a vertical direction, such as staircases, ramps and fire towers, is called a:

  22. Q72. Exit from one building or compartment to another at same or slightly different level, providing an alternative safe route, is known as a:

  23. Q73. A building that is structurally unsafe, insanitary or constitutes a fire hazard to human life is termed as an:

  24. Q74. A building already constructed and lawfully approved as per earlier regulations, whose use is not disturbed by new bye-laws unless it becomes unsafe or hazardous, is called an:

  25. Q75. Permit issued for building construction prior to the enforcement of a new set of building bye-laws is generally referred to as a:

  26. Q76. Change from one occupancy or use to another in a building (for example, from residential to assembly) is termed as:

  27. Q77. Any structural change in an existing building, such as addition, removal or cutting into walls, floors or columns, or closing of required exits, is referred to as:

  28. Q78. Individual or entity in whose name the property stands registered in the revenue or municipal records is defined in bye-laws as the:

  29. Q79. Special committee/authority specified in bye-laws to interpret provisions and resolve doubts or disputes relating to application of regulations is known as the:

  30. Q80. Statutory plan prepared under the Delhi Development Act, 1957 which guides overall land use, density, transportation and development norms for the city is the:

  31. Q81. Person who, for all practical purposes, uses a wheel chair for mobility and cannot walk without it is described in accessibility terms as having:

  32. Q82. Person who can walk but with difficulty or insecurity and may use braces, crutches or other aids is described as having a:

  33. Q83. Persons with partial or complete loss of the ability to hear and who may require visual alarms and special communication design are considered to have:

  34. Q84. Persons with partial or complete loss of sight, requiring tactile paths, handrails, contrasting colours and safe edge design, are described as having:

  35. Q85. A chair mounted on wheels, used by persons with mobility impairment to move independently or with assistance, is simply defined as a:

  36. Q86. In interpretation of bye-laws, use of singular includes plural and vice versa. This type of clause is called a:

  37. Q87. In interpretation, the term “person” includes not only natural human beings but also corporations or bodies of individuals. Such an inclusive meaning is specified under:

  38. Q88. For persons who cannot write, placing a thumb impression and writing his/her name near it for legal purpose is interpreted as a valid:

  39. Q89. In interpretation, the term “writing” includes which of the following forms?

  40. Q90. According to interpretation, masculine gender used in bye-laws shall be taken to include:

  41. Q91. Small building within a plot for storing private vehicles of the occupants of the building, not open for public parking, is referred to as a:

  42. Q92. Garage or building used for parking, servicing and repairing vehicles and open to the general public is termed as a:

  43. Q93. Room used for cooking or preparation of food, which may form part of living/dining but has cooking facility, is defined as a:

  44. Q94. Plan showing subdivision of land into plots, roads, open spaces and amenities is referred to in bye-laws as a:

  45. Q95. Division of a plot or land parcel into two or more plots is termed as:

  46. Q96. Room housing pumps used for water supply, fire-fighting or other building services is termed as the:

  47. Q97. Space on site permanently open to sky and not built upon, including yards, gardens and courts, is generally termed as:

  48. Q98. Lower surface in a storey on which one normally walks is simply called the:

  49. Q99. Vertical distance measured from finished floor level to ceiling or soffit of slab of that room is the:

  50. Q100. Space enclosed by external surfaces of the building, representing three-dimensional size of the building, is referred to as its:


  

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Set 1 – Answers (Q1–Q50)
Set 2 – Answers (Q51–Q100)

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