GATE 1994

The correct answer is Greek Architecture. Optical corrections, also known as optical refinements or optical illusions, were indeed employed predominantly in Greek architecture. The ancient Greeks were master architects and builders who incorporated various design techniques to create aesthetically pleasing and harmonious structures. Optical corrections were one of these techniques, and they were used to address visual distortions that could make buildings appear less balanced or harmonious to the human eye.

The correct answer is Ecotone. An ecotone is a transitional area or zone where two or more distinct ecosystems or ecological communities meet and interact. Ecotones are characterized by a mixture of species and environmental conditions from the adjacent ecosystems, creating a unique and often diverse ecological niche.

The correct answer is Patrick Abercrombie. The Greater London Plan of 1944, not 1941, was prepared by Sir Leslie Patrick Abercrombie, a British town planner and architect. The plan was a comprehensive and ambitious proposal for the post-war reconstruction and redevelopment of London, particularly in the aftermath of the damage caused by World War II.

The correct answer is Floor area ratio. Way to express density control in a residential area is through the use of Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Floor Area Ratio, also known as Floor Space Index (FSI) or Floor Space Ratio (FSR), is a zoning and urban planning tool that regulates the maximum amount of floor area that can be developed on a specific piece of land relative to the total land area.

The correct answer is None of the above. The term “grey value” in the context of color refers to the level of brightness or lightness in a color, often measured on a scale from pure black (0% brightness) to pure white (100% brightness), with various shades of grey in between.

The correct answer is Sharp edged long leaves with thin branches and restricted growth habits. Coarse textured plants are characterised by Sharp edged long leaves with thin branches and restricted growth habits.

The correct answer is Perspective. In a two-dimensional composition, spatial depth can be created by employing the principle of perspective. Perspective is a fundamental concept in art and design that simulates the three-dimensional space and depth on a two-dimensional surface, such as a canvas or paper.

The correct answer is Frank Lloyd Wright. The concept of a “mile high” skyscraper was indeed conceived by the renowned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. He proposed this ambitious project known as “The Illinois” or “Mile-High Illinois” in 1956. The proposed building was envisioned to be located in Chicago, Illinois.

The correct answer is Abutting road width and floor area ratio. The permissible height of a building on a plot is typically determined by a combination of factors, including local zoning regulations, building codes, abutting road width, and the floor area ratio (FAR). These factors can vary from one location to another and are subject to local planning and building authorities’ regulations.

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The correct answer is the act of absorption of radiation. Photochemical reactions in the Earth’s atmosphere indeed begin with the absorption of radiation, typically in the form of sunlight. Photochemical reactions are chemical reactions that are initiated or influenced by the absorption of photons (light particles).

The correct answer is Treatment of waste water. A trickling filter is a wastewater treatment technology used for the biological treatment of sewage or wastewater. It is a type of fixed-film or attached growth process that is designed to remove organic pollutants from wastewater by promoting the growth of microorganisms that can break down organic matter.

The correct answer is Yellow. Complementary colour of violet is Yellow.

The correct answer is Clarence Stein. The Radburn pattern of neighborhood layout was indeed conceived by Clarence Stein, an American urban planner and architect. Stein, along with Henry Wright, collaborated on the design of Radburn, a planned community located in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, USA, in the 1920s.

The correct answer is Can be rotated and translated. UCS in Autocad can be rotated and translated.

The correct answer is Patrick Geddes. The principle of “Conservative Surgery” was indeed suggested by Patrick Geddes, a Scottish biologist, sociologist, and urban planner. Geddes is known for his pioneering work in several fields, including urban planning and regional development.

The correct answer is Broad leaf evergreen. Plants which can block wind and view throughout the year when branching very near the ground are known as Broad leaf evergreen.

The correct answer is Large Plaza. The Tien An Mein Square in Peking is an example of Large Plaza.

The correct answer is Charles Correa. The National Commission on Urbanisation was chaired by Charles Correa.