GATE Exam Set 17

Landscape Architecture – Practice Test (Set 17)

1. Landscape architecture primarily focuses on:

Building construction Designing outdoor environments Interior decoration Structural engineering

2. The term “landscape architecture” was first used by:

Frederick Law Olmsted Le Corbusier Frank Lloyd Wright Walter Gropius

3. Central Park in New York was designed by:

Louis Kahn Le Corbusier Frederick Law Olmsted B.V. Doshi

4. The Mughal gardens are characterized by:

Natural forest layout Random planting Circular planning Charbagh layout

5. The concept of Charbagh represents:

Four-part garden layout Circular garden plan Natural forest garden Vertical garden

6. Japanese gardens emphasize:

Symmetry Harmony with nature Monumentality Geometric patterns

7. Xeriscaping refers to:

Wetland landscaping Tropical garden design Water-efficient landscaping Mountain landscaping

8. Hardscape elements include:

Pavements and walls Trees and shrubs Grass lawns Flower beds

9. Softscape refers to:

Concrete structures Stone pathways Garden lighting Plants and vegetation

10. The main purpose of urban parks is:

Commercial use Recreation and environmental benefits Industrial use Residential development

30. Green roofs primarily help in:

Increasing building height Reducing sunlight Improving insulation and stormwater management Increasing structural load