The GATE Grind

GATE Design and Graphics: Universal design – Previous Year Questions

12 GATE previous year questions on Universal design (Design and Graphics, Architecture and Planning) with answers and explanations, from every paper.

  1. GATE 2022 AR — Planning Q30 (2 marks, Multiple choice) – Match P fire safety, Q seismic safety, R water efficiency, S accessible design with 1 intruder alarm, 2 zero-strength barrier, 3 stair lift, 4…
  2. GATE 2022 AR — Planning Q40 (2 marks, Multiple select) – Which are Principles of Universal Design?
  3. GATE 2022 AR — Architecture Q30 (2 marks, Multiple choice) – Match P fire safety, Q seismic safety, R water efficiency, S accessible design with 1 intruder alarm, 2 zero-strength barrier, 3 stair lift, 4…
  4. GATE 2022 AR — Architecture Q40 (2 marks, Multiple select) – Which are Principles of Universal Design?
  5. GATE 2024 AR — Planning Q28 (1 mark, Numerical answer) – A wheelchair ramp has 1:12 slope and must rise 900 mm. Provide a 1.5 m intermediate landing after every 9 m run. Find total straight-ramp running…
  6. GATE 2024 AR — Architecture Q28 (1 mark, Numerical answer) – A wheelchair ramp has 1:12 slope and must rise 900 mm. Provide a 1.5 m intermediate landing after every 9 m run. Find total straight-ramp running…
  7. GATE 2025 AR — Planning Q13 (1 mark, Multiple choice) – Under NBC 2016, find the minimum clear doorway opening for single-wheelchair access in mm.
  8. GATE 2025 AR — Planning Q23 (1 mark, Multiple choice) – Which universal-design principle minimises hazards and adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions?
  9. GATE 2025 AR — Architecture Q13 (1 mark, Multiple choice) – Under NBC 2016, find the minimum clear doorway opening for single-wheelchair access in mm.
  10. GATE 2025 AR — Architecture Q23 (1 mark, Multiple choice) – Which universal-design principle minimises hazards and adverse consequences of accidental or unintended actions?
  11. GATE 2026 AR — Planning Q22 (1 mark, Multiple select) – Which plans shown represent tactile tiles for assisting visually impaired people, in the accessibility context referred to by the Rights of Persons…
  12. GATE 2026 AR — Architecture Q22 (1 mark, Multiple select) – Which plans shown represent tactile tiles for assisting visually impaired people, in the accessibility context referred to by the Rights of Persons…