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Take this ultimate quiz to test your knowledge about the National Green Building rating system of India.

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  • 2. 

    What is the full form of GRIHA?

    • Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment

    • Green Rating for Indian Habitat Assessment

    • Green Rating by Indian Housing Association

    • Green Rating by International Housing Association

    Correct Answer
    A. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment
    Explanation
    GRIHA stands for Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment. It is a rating system developed by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) in India to evaluate the environmental performance of buildings and habitats. The rating system assesses various parameters such as energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and sustainable site planning. The correct answer option, "Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment," accurately represents the full form of GRIHA.

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  • 3. 

    If the built-up area of a project is 2400 sqm, it is eligible for which GRIHA rating?

    • GRIHA

    • GRIHA LD

    • SVAGRIHA

    • None

    Correct Answer
    A. SVAGRIHA
    Explanation
    Area-wise, GRIHA has 3 variants.
    1. SVAGRIHA - for projects with built-up area upto 2500 sqm.
    2. GRIHA - for projects with built-up area more than 2500 sqm
    3. GRIHA LD - for projects with site area more than 50 hectares.

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  • 4. 

     If a project achieves 87 points, what star rating will it achieve as per GRIHA Version 2015?

    • 2 star

    • 3 star

    • 4 star

    • 5 star

    Correct Answer
    A. 5 star
    Explanation
    As per the revised thresholds in GRIHA version 2015, if a project achieves more than 86 points, it is eligible for 5 star rating.

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  • 5. 

     If you have any query about GRIHA, what is the best way to get the answer?

    • Call GRIHA Office

    • Call GRIHA Personnel

    • Raise your query on GRIHA Help Centre

    • Write email to GRIHA Personnel

    Correct Answer
    A. Raise your query on GRIHA Help Centre
    Explanation
    The best way to clear any doubts about GRIHA is to visit the Help Centre on our website www.grihaindia.org

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  • 6. 

    What does the "LD" in GRIHA LD stands for?

    • Learning & Development

    • Large Development

    • Long Distance

    • Leadership in Design

    Correct Answer
    A. Large Development
    Explanation
    The "LD" in GRIHA LD stands for Large Development. This suggests that GRIHA LD is a certification system specifically designed for large-scale development projects.

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  • 7. 

    Which among the following cities gives a property tax rebate for occupants of the building when registered for GRIHA?

    • Indore

    • Pune

    • Guwahati

    • Chandigarh

    Correct Answer
    A. Pune
    Explanation
    Pune gives a property tax rebate for occupants of the building when registered for GRIHA. This means that if a building in Pune is registered for GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment), the occupants of that building will receive a rebate on their property tax. This incentive encourages building owners to adopt sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, as GRIHA certification is awarded to buildings that meet certain green building criteria.

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    Which city will host the annual National GRIHA Summit in 2017?

    • New Delhi

    • Mumbai

    • Ahmedabad

    • Bangalore

    Correct Answer
    A. New Delhi
    Explanation
    New Delhi will host the annual National GRIHA Summit in 2017. This can be inferred from the fact that the question asks about the city that will host the summit, and the correct answer provided is New Delhi.

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    In which year was GRIHA recognised as the 'National Green Building Rating System of India' by MNRE?

    • 2005

    • 2006

    • 2007

    • 2008

    Correct Answer
    A. 2007
    Explanation
    In 2007, GRIHA was recognized as the 'National Green Building Rating System of India' by MNRE. This recognition highlights the importance and credibility of GRIHA as a sustainable building rating system in India. It signifies that GRIHA meets the criteria and standards set by MNRE for evaluating the environmental performance of buildings in terms of energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and other sustainable practices. This recognition has helped in promoting and encouraging the adoption of green building practices in the country.

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  • 10. 

    Which type of projects can register under the GRIHA Prakriti rating system?

    • Existing Day Schools

    • Factories

    • Homes

    • SEZs

    Correct Answer
    A. Existing Day Schools
    Explanation
    Existing day schools can register under the GRIHA Prakriti rating system. GRIHA Prakriti is a rating system developed by the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council in India. It focuses on assessing the environmental performance of buildings and promoting sustainable practices. Existing day schools can participate in this rating system to evaluate and improve their environmental performance, energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and other sustainability aspects. By registering under GRIHA Prakriti, existing day schools can contribute to creating a greener and more sustainable future.

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  • 11. 

    What is the name of GRIHA's annual magazine?

    • Prakriti

    • GRIHA Bulletin

    • Shashwat

    • Build Green

    Correct Answer
    A. Shashwat
    Explanation
    Shashwat is the GRIHA annual magazine which is distributed every year during the GRIHA Summit and its e-version is available on our website www.grihaindia.org

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    Which state has the maximum number of GRIHA registered projects?

    • Uttar Pradesh

    • Madhya Pradesh

    • Maharashtra

    • Rajasthan

    Correct Answer
    A. Maharashtra
    Explanation
    Maharashtra has the maximum number of GRIHA registered projects. This implies that Maharashtra has the highest number of buildings and infrastructure projects that have been certified by GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment). GRIHA is a rating system for green buildings in India, and Maharashtra's high number of registered projects indicates a strong commitment to sustainable and environmentally-friendly construction practices in the state.

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  • 13. 

    The final GRIHA rating of any project is valid for how many years?

    • 5

    • 6

    • 8

    • 10

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    After 5 years the building is re-audited to check if it's performing in the same way or not.

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  • 14. 

    What's the name of the Student Membership Program launched by GRIHA?

    • GRIHA Student Body

    • ACE

    • Shashwat

    • LEADERS

    Correct Answer
    A. ACE
    Explanation
    ACE- Agents of Change for Environment, is a Student Membership Program to provide them a platform of learning sustainability through green buildings.

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