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MPSC ATP Quick Notes With MCQ

The document provides quick revision notes and multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for the MPSC ATP Exam, covering topics such as urban planning basics, the MRTP Act, building bye-laws, environmental planning, GIS, civil engineering essentials, Maharashtra urban policies, and urban general knowledge. Key concepts include types of plans, zoning, EIA, and smart city initiatives. It also includes sample MCQs to test knowledge on these subjects.

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MPSC ATP Quick Notes With MCQ

The document provides quick revision notes and multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for the MPSC ATP Exam, covering topics such as urban planning basics, the MRTP Act, building bye-laws, environmental planning, GIS, civil engineering essentials, Maharashtra urban policies, and urban general knowledge. Key concepts include types of plans, zoning, EIA, and smart city initiatives. It also includes sample MCQs to test knowledge on these subjects.

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MPSC ATP Exam Quick Revision Notes & MCQs

1. Urban Planning Basics

- Types of Plans: Master Plan, Regional Plan, Development Plan, Town Planning Scheme.

- Planning Authority: Formed under MRTP Act; prepares Development Plans.

- Zoning: Divides land into residential, commercial, industrial zones.

- FSI: Floor Space Index = Built-up Area / Plot Area.

- TOD: Transit-Oriented Development promotes high-density near transit corridors.

2. MRTP Act, 1966

- Section 20: Preparation of Development Plan.

- Section 30: Government sanction to Development Plan.

- Section 38: Modification process of Development Plan.

- Land acquisition provisions through land pooling and TP schemes.

3. Building Bye-Laws & DCR

- Setbacks: Distance between building and plot boundary.

- Height Rules: Varies with road width and FSI.

- Parking Norms: Residential/commercial buildings have different requirements.

- Land Use Zones: Define permissible construction activities.

4. Environment & Planning

- EIA: Assesses environmental impact of projects.

- Green Buildings: LEED ratings, rainwater harvesting, solar panels.

- Sustainable Urbanism: Eco-friendly, walkable, green infrastructure.

5. GIS, Remote Sensing & Surveying


MPSC ATP Exam Quick Revision Notes & MCQs

- GIS: Geographic Information Systems used in mapping & planning.

- Remote Sensing: Uses satellites to observe and analyze land use.

- Total Station, GPS: Tools for land surveying.

6. Civil Engineering Essentials

- Soil Types: Black cotton, clay, sandy soil.

- RCC vs Load-Bearing Construction.

- Roads: NH, SH, MDR classification.

- Water Supply & Drainage: Gravity flow, stormwater drainage systems.

7. Maharashtra Urban Policies

- UDCPR 2020: Unified rules for entire state.

- Smart Cities: Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, etc.

- TP Schemes: Land readjustment for planned urban growth.

8. Urban GK

- 74th Amendment: Empowered urban local bodies.

- PMAY: Affordable housing.

- HRIDAY, RAY: Heritage & slum redevelopment.

9. Sample MCQs

1. What is the full form of FSI?

a) Floor Structure Index

b) Floor Space Index


MPSC ATP Exam Quick Revision Notes & MCQs

c) Floor Span Index

d) Free Structure Index

Correct: b

2. Which section of MRTP Act deals with modification of Development Plan?

a) Section 20

b) Section 30

c) Section 38

d) Section 50

Correct: c

3. In urban planning, zoning refers to:

a) Environmental preservation

b) Categorizing land use

c) Traffic planning

d) Rainwater harvesting

Correct: b

4. What does EIA stand for?

a) Environmental Impact Analysis

b) Environmental Informed Assessment

c) Environmental Impact Assessment

d) Environmental Insight Analysis

Correct: c

5. Which city is not part of Maharashtra's Smart City Mission?

a) Pune

b) Mumbai

c) Nashik

d) Nagpur

Correct: b

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