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)
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Q5. Space reserved in a layout for utilities like transformers, garbage collection, STP, underground/overhead tanks, and other essential services is defined as:
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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:
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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:
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Q8. Any structure for whatsoever purpose and of whatsoever materials constructed, including foundations, plinth, walls, floors, roofs and all appurtenances, is defined as a:
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Q9. Vertical distance measured from the highest surrounding ground or road level to the top of structural roof of the building is called:
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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:
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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:
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Q12. A cantilevered projection over an entrance or gate, meant to provide weather protection for pedestrians or vehicles, is known as:
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Q13. A continuous overhang or sunshade projecting from a wall, usually above openings, primarily for weather and sun protection, is called:
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Q14. The portion of a building between the surrounding ground level and the floor level immediately above the ground is called the:
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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:
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Q16. A building standing with open spaces on all its sides, separated from adjoining buildings, is known as a:
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Q17. A building sharing one common wall with another building on an adjoining plot is known as a:
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Q18. A room used for living, sleeping, eating or study purposes, but not including bathrooms, toilets, stores or kitchens, is classified as a:
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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:
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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:
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Q21. The series of steps and landings providing access between different floors in a building is defined as a:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Q25. A wall that carries load of the building components and transmits it to the foundation is called a:
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Q26. A wall within a building mainly used to divide space and not intended to carry structural load is termed as a:
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Q27. A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, terrace or similar raised platform is called a:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Q32. A small open-sided structure in a garden, often ornamental and used for sitting, is referred to as a:
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Q33. Space within a building used for movement and circulation, generally connecting rooms and other spaces, is defined as a:
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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:
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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:
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Q36. A flat roof open to sky with parapet walls, usually forming the uppermost accessible level of a building, is referred to as a:
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Q37. A raised platform above parking levels, often landscaped and acting as a base for upper residential or commercial towers, is termed as a:
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Q38. A parcel of land, enclosed by definite boundaries, which has been approved as a building site, is defined in bye-laws as a:
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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:
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Q40. The line inside a plot, parallel to the boundary, beyond which no building is permitted towards that boundary, is known as the:
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Q41. Area between the plot boundary and the setback line, which must largely remain free of permanent buildings, is termed as the:
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Q42. All land within street lines including carriageway, footpaths, drains and other components of the right of way is collectively defined as a:
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Q43. Road running parallel to a main road and providing access to abutting properties, segregating local traffic from through traffic, is known as a:
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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:
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Q45. Total space within the road boundaries measured at right angles to the direction of the road is called the:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Q49. Material that burns or adds heat to a fire when tested under specified fire test conditions is defined as:
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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)
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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?
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Q52. Building where students assemble for learning/education for a specified number of hours per week (such as schools, colleges) is classified as:
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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?
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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:
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Q55. Buildings such as offices, banks, city halls and other record-keeping or administrative uses fall primarily under which occupancy?
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Q56. Buildings where goods are displayed, sold or stored for sale, including shops, markets and malls, are classified as:
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Q57. Buildings used for manufacturing, processing, assembling or repairing products or materials fall primarily under which occupancy?
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Q58. Buildings primarily used for storage of goods, wares or merchandise (including warehouses and godowns) are grouped under which occupancy?
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Q59. Buildings where highly combustible, explosive, poisonous or toxic materials are handled, processed or stored fall under which occupancy category?
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Q64. An enclosed staircase opening to outer air through a ventilated lobby and designed as an independent fire-safe vertical exit is called a:
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Q65. Air treatment process which controls temperature, humidity, cleanliness and distribution of air simultaneously is termed as:
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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:
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Q67. System equipped with detectors, control panel and sounders which automatically senses fire signatures and initiates alarm and associated actions is termed as an:
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Q68. Lift designed and equipped for use by fire-fighting personnel during a fire emergency is referred to as a:
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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:
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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:
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Q71. An exit which provides a protected path of travel in a vertical direction, such as staircases, ramps and fire towers, is called a:
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Q72. Exit from one building or compartment to another at same or slightly different level, providing an alternative safe route, is known as a:
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Q73. A building that is structurally unsafe, insanitary or constitutes a fire hazard to human life is termed as an:
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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:
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Q75. Permit issued for building construction prior to the enforcement of a new set of building bye-laws is generally referred to as a:
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Q76. Change from one occupancy or use to another in a building (for example, from residential to assembly) is termed as:
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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:
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Q78. Individual or entity in whose name the property stands registered in the revenue or municipal records is defined in bye-laws as the:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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Q82. Person who can walk but with difficulty or insecurity and may use braces, crutches or other aids is described as having a:
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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:
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Q84. Persons with partial or complete loss of sight, requiring tactile paths, handrails, contrasting colours and safe edge design, are described as having:
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Q85. A chair mounted on wheels, used by persons with mobility impairment to move independently or with assistance, is simply defined as a:
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Q86. In interpretation of bye-laws, use of singular includes plural and vice versa. This type of clause is called a:
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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:
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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:
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Q89. In interpretation, the term “writing” includes which of the following forms?
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Q90. According to interpretation, masculine gender used in bye-laws shall be taken to include:
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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:
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Q92. Garage or building used for parking, servicing and repairing vehicles and open to the general public is termed as a:
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Q93. Room used for cooking or preparation of food, which may form part of living/dining but has cooking facility, is defined as a:
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Q94. Plan showing subdivision of land into plots, roads, open spaces and amenities is referred to in bye-laws as a:
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Q95. Division of a plot or land parcel into two or more plots is termed as:
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Q96. Room housing pumps used for water supply, fire-fighting or other building services is termed as the:
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Q97. Space on site permanently open to sky and not built upon, including yards, gardens and courts, is generally termed as:
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Q98. Lower surface in a storey on which one normally walks is simply called the:
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Q99. Vertical distance measured from finished floor level to ceiling or soffit of slab of that room is the:
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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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