D28 Quiz OF THE DAY

Petrol pump station is categorized under:

• Industrial
• Hazardous
• Storage
• Residential

Answer explanation

Petrol stations involve inflammable substances, hence hazardous.

Temples and mosques come under:

• Assembly
• Religious
• Storage
• Educational

Answer explanation

Temples, mosques are buildings for religious use.

Statement: 'Duplex apartments have rooms on two adjoining floors connected internally.' Is this correct?

• True
• False
• Only in flats
• Depends on design

Answer explanation

Duplex apartments are defined as units with rooms on two adjoining floors connected by internal staircases.

Statement: 'Skyscrapers are buildings with more than 10 stories, often in urban areas.'

• True
• False
• Only commercial
• Only residential

Answer explanation

Skyscrapers typically refer to high-rise buildings with 10 or more floors.

Statement: 'Mezzanine floors are built above top floor for water tank placement.'

• True
• False
• Only for residential
• Depends on height

Answer explanation

Mezzanine floors are intermediate floors overlooking the one below—not for utilities.

Which building type is categorized under Group A as per NBC?

• Educational
• Residential
• Storage
• Hazardous

Answer explanation

Group A of NBC includes residential buildings.

What is the minimum seating capacity for an assembly hall to be classified as D-1?

• 500
• 300
• 1000
• 200

Answer explanation

D-1 buildings have fixed seats for over 1000 people.

F-1 mercantile buildings include:

• Banks
• Shops below 500 sqm
• Garages
• Laboratories

Answer explanation

F-1 covers small shops and stores up to 500 sqm.

Which of the following is part of circulation area?

• Kitchen
• Lift lobby
• Balcony
• Toilet

Answer explanation

Lift lobbies are part of vertical circulation.

Which is an example of Group C institutional building?

• Theater
• Hospital
• Garage
• Bank

Answer explanation

Group C includes hospitals and sanitaria.