3.6. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS & CODES

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does WSC stand for?

   Hint

   Think of global collaboration in standards.

2. 2.

   What is the role of BIS in Indian standards?

   Hint

   It's a statutory body in India.

3. 3.

   What does the Bureau of Indian Standards do?

   • Sets global standards for safety.
   • Promotes Indian standards for quality assurance.
   • Manages public-private partnerships.

   Hint

   Remember its primary function in the context of local standards.

4. 4.

   True or False: The National Building Code only addresses safety regulations.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider other aspects it governs beyond safety.

5. 5.

   Design a civil engineering project incorporating IS codes. Outline which codes you would use and why.

   Hint

   Consider the phases of the project and the relevant IS codes.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of India's GQII ranking on its infrastructure development.

   Hint

   Analyze the significance of ranking in terms of quality and standards.