| Post Name | ARCHITECHTURAL HEAD DRAFTSMAN |
|---|---|
| Department | KSHB |
| Question Paper Code | 045/2014 |
| Date of Test | 25 April 2014 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
For the application of a building permit, if the plot is owned by more than one person the
application shall be submitted:
Answer
A. Jointly and signed by all suchpersong
2
The width of every new street, public or private, intended for use as a cart or carriage way
giving access to or through an organized industrial area with not less than six constituent
units, shall be :
Answer
C. Minimum 10 meters
3
According to the use or character of occupancy any building which accommodates more than
one use shall be classified in one of the following occupancies :
Answer
B. The most restrictive group
4
Fire escape stair case shall be provided for every buildings of :
Answer
C. Both of the above
5
No leech pit, sock pit, refuse pit, earth closet or septic tank shall be allowed or made within a
distance of :
Answer
D. 7.5 meters radius from any existing well used for supply of water for human
consumption or domestic purposes
6
When the work is executed wholly or in part with old materials or labour or carriage is
provided by the Client, the percentage fees of the Architect shall be calculated as :
Answer
A. The work had been executed wholly by the contractor supplying all labour and
new materials
7
Ifthe date of receiving and opening of tenders comes out to be a holiday :
Answer
A. The next working day will become to date of receiving or opening of tenders
8
All assembly buildings, whether existing or hereafter proposed, shall be classified in one of
the following occupancies according to the use or character of occupancy, namely :
Answer
D. Group D
9
The Council Of Architecture
Answer
B. 1* September, 1972
10
This is the most common type; it is mainly used where you have strong soil base and non-
waterlogged areas. Most small buildings of just a floor are constructed with this type of
foundation :
Answer
A. Strip foundation
11
The low artificially built part of a structure which transmits the load of the structure to the
ground is called :
Answer
C. Foundation
12
When two slopes of a roof meeting at a ridge and two walls extend up to the ridge, the roof is
called :
Answer
D. Gable roof |
13
Aroofis designated as pitch roof if its slope is more than : |
Answer
A. 10 degrees
14
When a wall of a structure bears the weight and force resting upon it, conducting the vertical
load from the upper structure to the foundation is called :
Answer
C. Load bearing wall
15
In traditionally constructed roofs, a double roof is a roof whose rafters are of such a length
that they require an intermediate support. This support is usually a beam which is secured
under the rafters at a point half way between the ridge and the wallplate. This beam is
known as:
Answer
B. Purlin
16
The art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a
project by uging modern management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of
acope, cost, time, quality and participation satisfaction :
Answer
B. Project management
17
Give the expansion of PERT :
Answer
C. Program Evaluation and Review Method
18
The emergency which includes technological or industrial accidents, usually involving
hazardous material, and occur where these materials are produced, used or transported are
termed as :
Answer
B. Environmental emergencies
19
A 2-dimensional line with no form or thickness. These are fiat and can be grouped into two
categories, geometric and organic. This is known as :
Answer
A. Shape
20
In design, this is concerned with the area deep within the moment of designated design; the
design will take place on. For a two-dimensional design this’ concerns creating the illusion of
a third dimension on a flat surface. What is ‘this’?
Answer
C. Space
21
A 3-dimensional object having volume and thickness. It is the illusion of a 3-D effect that can
be implied with the use of light and shading techniques. This can be viewed from many
angles :
Answer
B. Form
22
Which of the following principles could be applied to the elements of design that bring them
together into one design of contrast in Space :
Answer
D. All of the above
23
Which of the following principles could be applied to the elements of design that bring them
together into one design of contrast in Form :
Answer
D. None of the above
24
Which of the following are considered as the elements of design :
Answer
C. Both of the above
25
Principles of design deals with the following : .
Answer
A. Balance, Proximity, Alignment, Repetition, Contrast and Space
26
This is the principle of design which strengthens a design by tying together individual
elements. This also helps to create association and consistency :
Answer
B. Repetition
27
Which principle deals with visual composition in design? Composition means the relationship
between the visual elements. The brick work, timber and concrete which we use as building
materials for protection from weather or for structural support form the visual composition of
architectural compogition :
Answer
D. Unity
28
In architecture, harmony can be described as the pleasing interaction or appropriate orderly
combination of the elements in a composition. Harmony can be of:
Answer
D. All of the above
29
This basic theory is concerned with the arrangement or categorisation of elements that relate
to one another. To understand why, when elements of a similar nature are grouped together
the information becomes a visual unit. Which is this basic design principle?
Answer
A. Proximity
30
A basic design principle which refers to the relative size and scale of the various elements in
a design. This gives meaning to the relationship between objects, or parts, of a whole. Scale is
used to create the contrasting relationship of size between elements in a composition :
Answer
D. Visual Hierarchy
31
The combination of opposing elements in a composition that results in visual stability, the
concept of visual equilibrium :
Answer
B. Balance
32
This design principle refers to the organisation of elements in which a balanced visual
hierarchy is achieved through the alignment of graphics along a horizontal or vertical axis.
This means that your design can be reflected precisely over a central axis like a mirrored
image :
Answer
C. Symmetry
33
An effective use of this principle enables you to add interest to your design by highlighting
specific graphic elements. This will result in a more visually striking composition. To achieve
this it is employed as a means of creating a visual hierarchy among different graphic
elements. It can be applied to graphic elements, as light, dark, warm, cool, large, small; ete. ;
Answer
A. Contrast
34
The primary elements of visual perception are :
Answer
B. Line, Shape/l’orm Color, Value (Light), Space, and Texture
35
The period within the stone age from 10,000 BCE — 8,000 BCE is known as the :
Answer
C. Mesolithic Period
36
Our understanding of prehistoric art and culture remains somewhat elusive for which of the |
following reasons?
Answer
B. Prehistoric art was created before the ‘development of writing syatems
37
Ancient architecture is characterized by the tension between the divine and mortal world.
Cities would mark a contained sacred space over the wilderness of nature outside, and the
temple or palace continued this order by acting as a house for the gods. The architect, being
the priest or king, was not the sole important figure; he was merely part of a continuing
tradition :
Answer
A. Ancient Egyptian Architecture
38
Civic life was sustained by new, open spaces called the agora which were surrounded by
public buildings, stores and temples. The agora embodied the newfound respect for social
justice received through open debate rather than imperial mandate. The agora is found in
which period:
Answer
D. Greek Architecture
39
During this period buildings increased in geometric complexity, brick and plaster were used
in addition to stone in the decoration of important public structures, classical orders were
used more freely, mosaics replaced carved decoration, complex domes rested upon massive
piers, and windows filtered light through thin sheets of alabaster to softly illuminate
interiors :
Answer
B. Byzantine Architecture
40
The Church of St. Anne which is cast in the Indian Baroque Architectural style under the
orientation of the most eminent architects of the time. It is a prime example of :
Answer
C. The blending of traditional Indian styles with western European architectural
styles
41
Number of architects around the world began developing new architectural solutions to
integrate traditional precedents with new social demands and technological possibilities,
This movement is known as :
Answer
D. Art Nouveau
42
Architectural movement that developed in Northern Kurope during the first decades of the
20th century in parallel with the expressionist visual and performing arts was :
Answer
B. Expressionist architecture
43
The notion that “Form follows function”, meaning that the result of design should derive
directly from its purpose, a dictum originally was expressed by :
Answer
A. Frank Lloyd Wright
44
Who was the German architect and founder of the Bauhaus School, widely regarded as one of
the pioneering masters of modern architecture :
Answer
D. Walter Adolph Georg Gropius
45
Who was the architect of ‘open hand monument’ :
Answer
B. Le Corbusier
46
Architectural interest centered on the dissolution and reconstitution of three-dimensional
form, using simple geometric shapes. juxtaposed without the illusions of classical perspective.
Diverse elements could be superimposed, made transparent or penetrate one another, while
retaining their spatial relationships was :
Answer
C. Cubism
47
Its characteristic feature is the idea of fragmentation. It also manipulates the surface and the
cover of the construction. It is dominated by curvilinear shapes, which are supposed to
disturb and dislocate the skeleton of the object. What is this movement in architecture?
Answer
B. Deconstructivism
48
Who adopted the motto ‘Less is More’:
Answer
A. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe,
49
A term used to categorise methods of construction which use locally available resources and
traditions to address local needs :
Answer
B. Vernacular architecture
50
Aeration of water is done to remove : |
Answer
A. Odour
51
The fire demand of a city may be worked out by:
Answer
Question Cancelled
52
Water supply includes :
Answer
D. All the above
53
The maximum permissible nitrites in public water supplies, is :
Answer
A. Nil
54
Most commonly used pump for lifting water in water supply mains, is :
Answer
A. Axial flow pump
55
Ifoperable windows will be used to supplement the HVAC system, it should be ensured that : |
Answer
D. All the above |
56
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
Answer
D. Allthe above’.
57
For steels, if the magnitude of stress is reduced to a particular value, it can undergo an
infinitely large number of cylces without fatigue failure and the corresponding stress is
knows as :
Answer
A. Endurance limit
58
During normal operating conditions, the stress experienced by the material is referred to as
working stress or allowable stress or design stress. the ratio of ultimate strength to allowable
stress is defined as
Answer
A. Factor of safety
59
The application, before casting, of a tensile force to high tensile steel tendons around which
the concrete is to be cast. When the placed concrete has developed sufficient compressive
strength a compressive force ia imparted to it by releasing the tendons, so that the concrete
member is in a permanent state of prestress. This method of pre stressing is called :
Answer
A. Pre - tensioning
60
Pick up the correct statement given below ;
Answer
C. Prestressed concrete is regilient and will recover from the effects of a greater
degree of overload than any other structural material
61
In a desert ecosystem the Abiotic components are :
Answer
B. Precipitation, Temperature Sunlight, Soil
62
The mixture of gases enveloping the surface of the earth held by gravitational force and
friction is the :
Answer
C. Atmosphere
63
The radiation received by the earth or absorbed by the earth each year is balanced by
corresponding heat loss. Without this cooling the thermal balance would not be maintained.
The earth’s surface looses heat by :
Answer
D. All the above
64
The air movement on the surface of earth due to difference in pressure which is caused due to
change in temperature is called winds. Types of wind flowing over earth's surface :
Answer
D. All the above
65
The main factors that influence thermal comfort are those that determine heat gain and loss, namely:
Answer
D. All the above
66
Relative humidity is the
Answer
A. Ratio of the amount of water vapor in the air to the amount of water vapor that
the air could hold at the specific temperature and pressure
67
Overall Thermal Transfer Value
Answer
D. TTV) depends on:
68
There are three ways to improve workplace acoustics and solve workplace sound problems—the ABCs. What does this ABC stands for?
Answer
C. A- Absorb, B- Block, C- Cover
69
Which of the statement is TRUE in Sabine’s reverberation equation :
Answer
C. The equation does not take into account room shape or losses from the sound
travelling through the air |
70
The study of ancient civilizations, human settlements; their culture and evolution reveals the
following pattern :
Answer
C. Most settlements bear social stratification based on occupation, clan, caste, etc;
portrayed though zoning, clustering and plot size :
71
Who was the first major urban planning theorist who, initiated the garden city movement
in 1898 ;
Answer
A. Ebenezer Howard
72
In which of the following planning models was public participation was first introduced and
integrated into the system process :
Answer
B. Synoptic planning
73
Neighbourhood planning gives communities the power to :
Answer
D. All the above
74
In the Eighth five year plan (1992-97) of the National Urban Housing and Habitat Policy the
emphasis was given on the ;
|
Answer
C. The role and importance of urban sector for the national economy
75
The arrangement of a built up area. This arrangement is made up of many components
including how close buildings and uses are together; what uses are located where; and how
much of the natural environment is a part of the built up area :
Answer
C. Urban form
76
The temperature difference between the city and its surroundings is known as the :
Answer
A. Urban heat island
77
“We shape our dwellings and afterwards our dwellings shape our lives’ was quoted by :
Answer
B. Winston Churchill
78
Green building also known as green construction refers to a structure :
Answer
D. All the above
79
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is widely recognized in association with:
Answer
A. Evaluate the environmental impacts of buildings
80
The goals of green building includes :
Answer
D. All the above
81
National technological day is observed on :
Answer
D. May 11
82
Who is the Chairman of 14th Finance Commission :
Answer
B. Dr. Y.V. Reddy
83
National food security mission was launched in :
Answer
A. 2007 - 2008
84
The First Deputy Prime Minister of India:
Answer
D. Sardar Patel
85
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary is in the state of:
Answer
C. Gujarath
86
Annie Besant became the president of Indian National Congress in the year :
Answer
A. 1917
87
The News Paper 'National Herald' was started by :
Answer
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
88
Who called Subash Chandra Bose as 'Desh Nayak'?
Answer
B. Rabindranath Tagor
89
All India States People Conference was formed in the year :
Answer
D. 1927
90
Hawa Mahal is at :
Answer
C. Jaipur
91
Inthe following which is a significant work of K.P. Karuppan : . |
Answer
A. Baala Kalesam
92
Which is the longest river of Peninsular India? |
Answer
B. Godavari
93
Kumaranasan was born in 1873 at :
Answer
D. Kayikkara
94
Who among the following is known as Bharata Kegari ?
Answer
D. Mannath Padmanabhan
95
Barrister G.P. Pillai was the leader of :
Answer
C. Malayali Memmorial
96
Who among the following is also known as ‘Muthukutty?
Answer
B. Ayya Vaikundar
97
The rebel leader who led the revolt of 1857 at Jagdishpur :
Answer
A. Kunwar Singh
98
Who is the founder of East India Association in London?
Answer
A. Dadabai Naoroji
99
The Govt. of India Act which introduced Dyarchy in the provinces :
Answer
C. Govt. of India Act 1919
100
Thoovanam water falls is in the river :
Answer
B. Pambar
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