gate architecture question bank 5

Q-21. Of the world's population , what portion lives in developing countries ?

a) approximately 35 %           b) approximately 80 %     c)  nearly 10 billion people       d) less than 1 billion people 

ANSWER -   b) approximately 80 % 

Q-22. In which of the following countries would you expect material lifestyles to be most like those in the United States    ?

a) Nigeria

b) Japan

c) India

d) Mali

ANSWER - b) Japan

Q-23. Which of the following could be considered critical questions in development economics ?

a) How do the poorest 2/3 of the world live ?

b) What are the major theories of economic development ?

c) what factors affect labor skills in the world ?

d) all of the above are correct 

ANSWER - d) all of the above are correct 

Q-24.If a flat rectangular roof measures 15' x 27' , how many squares of roof covering is required ?

a) 4.5

b) 40.5

c)  405.0

d) 4005.0

ANSWER - c)  405.0

Q-25. What is the primary advantage of using a laminated wall system ?

a) resistance to cracking 

b) fewer fasteners to finish 

c) reduced sound transmission 

d) increased fire protection 

ANSWER - c) reduced sound transmission