| Post Name | Architectural Assistant - Public Works Architectural |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 118/2025/OL |
| Category Code | 315/2024 |
| Date of Test | 15 October 2025 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Which of the following buildings has only Doric order used?
Answer
A. The Parthenon
2
What is the speciality of "Kath-kuni" Architecture?
Answer
D. It has alternative wood and stone layers for walls
3
Sustainable design will encompass action in many spheres. Which of the following are sustainable design strategies? A. Reduce the use of materials B. Fair labour practices C. Create durable and easy to repair products D. Optimising natural light and ventilation
Answer
D. All the above
4
When all parts of an architectural composition feel as if they belong together, the composition has _________.
Answer
B. Unity
5
Architecture that mimics natural environment to enhance and improve well-being is called:
Answer
C. Biophilic design
6
Where can we ļ¬nd Toda Architecture?
Answer
A. The Nilgiris
7
Identify from the following the act which is not considered as professional conduct for an architect:
Answer
D. Sub commission the work to another architect without prior agreement with the client
8
Which of the following architect designed the Sri Lankan Parliament house and the Ruhuna University Campus?
Answer
C. Geoļ¬rey Bawa
9
The Portland building in Portland and Sony building in New York city are examples of
Answer
C. Post Modernism
10
The aphorism "Less is more" is attributed to which of the following architects
Answer
B. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
11
Select the most suitable deļ¬nition of a protected monument:
Answer
B. All ancient and historic monuments declared as protected monuments
12
What is the name of the movement which encourages environmentally friendly walkable neighbourhoods with a wide range of housing and jobs, historic preservation and transit-oriented development?
Answer
A. New Urbanism
13
Match the Architects with their buildings: i. Zaha Hadid m. Casa da Musica, Porto, Portugal j. Frank Gherry n. Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao k. Rem Koolhaas o. Heydar Aliyev Centre, Baku l. Santiago Calatrava p. NYC World Trade Centre Transportation hub
Answer
A. (i) - (o), (j) - (n), (k) - (m), (l) - (p)
14
Which of the following is more closely associated with diagonal lines?
Answer
C. Dynamic Movement
15
The surface quality of a shape is called:
Answer
B. Texture
16
In early history, the copper age is also called:
Answer
B. Chalcolithic Period
17
The building is an example of Byzantine Architecture:
Answer
A. Hagia Sophia
18
The deļ¬ning feature of Romanesque Architecture:
Answer
D. Semi Circular Arch
19
Early Renaissance ļ¬rst began in this city
Answer
B. Florence
20
The Ornamental gateways of Stupa at Sanchi are also called:
Answer
C. Torana
21
Virupaksha Temple is built in which period of Dravidian Architecture?
Answer
C. Vijayanagara
22
The platform in Khajuraho temples are also called:
Answer
A. Jagati
23
An example of Deccan style of Islamic Architecture is
Answer
D. Gol Gumbaz
24
The style of Architecture that espoused abstraction, straight lines and use of primary colours:
Answer
B. De Stijil
25
The kitchen of traditional Kerala temples are called:
Answer
A. Thidappally
26
Name of a prehistoric Mesopotamian CIty:
Answer
C. Uruk
27
The Sustainable Development Goal number one is
Answer
A. No Poverty
28
Who proposed the Central Place Theory?
Answer
D. Walter Christaller
29
Aļ¬ordable Rental Housing Complexes will provide rental housing for a minimum period of:
Answer
D. 25 years
30
Habitat III conference was held at:
Answer
B. Ecuador
31
As per NBC 2016, What is the maximum permissible gradient for a ramp for a level diļ¬erence of three meters, providing access to buildings for persons with disabilities?
Answer
C. 1 : 12
32
Which of the following is not a primary role of Local Self Government Institutions (LSGI) in Kerala with respect to building regulation and urban development?
Answer
C. Certifying architectural qualiļ¬cations
33
As per the Architects Act, 1972 which of the following is a statutory function of the Council of Architecture (COA)?
Answer
A. Regulating architectural education and maintaining the Register of Architects
34
Under the GRIHA rating system, which credit criterion speciļ¬cally addresses reduction of heat island eļ¬ect at the site level?
Answer
B. Use of reļ¬ective rooļ¬ng materials and shaded hardscape
35
According to Lynch and Hack's 'Site Planning', which analysis is most critical in determining the optimal placement of pedestrian circulation networks in a campus site?
Answer
B. Analyzing desire lines and human movement patterns
36
Which of the following project management techniques is event- oriented rather than activity oriented?
Answer
C. PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique)
37
Which of the following methods is most appropriate for valuation of a property with no rental evidence but high potential resale value?
Answer
D. Direct comparison method
38
In Project management, a situation where two or more activities cannot proceed until a common predecessor is completed is termed:
Answer
C. Convergent dependency
39
Which of the following BEST describes the function of a lintel in building construction?
Answer
B. To Span an opening and transfer load to adjacent walls
40
Which design strategy is most eļ¬ective in controlling impact noise transmission in multi-storey buildings?
Answer
A. Using ļ¬oating ļ¬oors with resilient underlay
41
Which of the following is a primary beneļ¬t of BIM implementation in construction project management?
Answer
C. Clash detection and improved interdisciplinary coordination
42
Which of the following design strategies most enhances passive thermal comfort in sustainable building construction in hot-humid climates like Kerala?
Answer
C. Cross ventilation using well-placed openings
43
Which test is appropriate for assessing the work ability of freshly mixed concrete at site?
Answer
A. Slump Test
44
What is the fundamental structural principle of thin shell roofs?
Answer
D. They resist loads by developing membrane stresses
45
Which provision is mandatory in the plastic hinge regions of columns to ensure ductile performance during earthquakes?
Answer
C. provision of closely spaced special conļ¬ning reinforcement
46
With insuļ¬cient municipal water pressure, how should a multi-story building distribute its water?
Answer
Question Cancelled
47
The minimum velocity in a sewer that ensures self-cleansing is called:
Answer
C. Self-cleansing velocity
48
What does the term "BOD" stand for in waste water treatment?
Answer
B. Biochemical Oxygen Demand
49
One lumen per square meter is equivalent to:
Answer
B. One lux
50
What is the British Thermal Unit (BTU)?
Answer
B. The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit
51
Which initial treatment process eļ¬ectively removes oil and grease from reļ¬nery eļ¬uent?
Answer
C. Flotation
52
Creep in concrete is the phenomenon of:
Answer
B. Continuous deformation under a constant sustained load
53
When a steel component is subjected to a shear force, what can be said about the resulting shear stress magnitude?
Answer
A. Highest at the center of the cross-section
54
Which type of retaining wall relies on its own weight for stability against overturning and sliding?
Answer
C. Gravity retaining wall
55
How does pre-compression aļ¬ect a concrete member's ability to resist shear forces?
Answer
C. It increases the shear resistance by reducing principal tensile stresses
56
Which principle ensures visual stability by arranging plants and structures around a central axis?
Answer
B. Symmetrical balance
57
In urban ecological planning, the term "green infrastructure" most closely refers to:
Answer
B. Strategically planned network of natural and semi-natural areas
58
Bioswales are designed to:
Answer
C. Convey, ļ¬lter and inļ¬ltrate storm water on site
59
A "Cultural landscape" recognised by UNESCO must show:
Answer
D. The interaction of humans and the environment that carries heritage value
60
In designing recreational areas, "carrying capacity" refers to:
Answer
B. Maximum user levels an area can sustain without environmental degradation
61
A key beneļ¬t of community engagement in landscape planning is:
Answer
A. Increased sense of ownership and stewardship of public spaces
62
Xeriscaping is most suitable for:
Answer
B. Arid and semi-arid climates to reduce water use
63
The term 'site synthesis' refers to:
Answer
B. Combines physical, ecological and social factors
64
The term 'sustainable development' was popularised by which report?
Answer
A. Brundtland Report
65
The term 'landscape architecture' was ļ¬rst used by:
Answer
D. None of the above
66
Temperature can be calculated by the following various scales:
Answer
D. All of the above
67
As a general rule for every 1000m higher you go the temperature will drop by
Answer
B. 6.5ĀŗC
68
Which of the following statements are true with respect to climate responsive design of buildings?
Answer
D. Both of the above
69
What are the steps to be taken by consultants to reduce the Urban Heat Island eļ¬ect?
Answer
D. All of the above
70
A building envelope is often classiļ¬ed as being depending on its performance as
Answer
A. Loose or tight
71
The term 'Ecosystem' was coined by
Answer
B. Sir Arthur Tansley
72
Doubling of rate of biochemical reactions with every 10ĀŗC rise in temperature is called
Answer
A. Van't Hoļ¬s rule
73
The disphotic zone of an ocean has a penetration of light up to
Answer
B. 80 m to 200 m depth
74
Which are the category of projects excluded from complete EIA process?
Answer
C. Category B2 projects
75
As per UG Green building council LEED certiļ¬cation the rating level points required for platinum is
Answer
B. 80+ points
76
The concept often referred to within the Circular Economy in Life Cycle Assessment is known as:
Answer
B. Cradle to Cradle
77
Which year the Ramsar Convention was established?
Answer
A. 1971
78
Name the convention for the protection of ozone layer.
Answer
C. Vienna Convention
79
Which of the following statements are true in the case of indoor Environmental Quality? 1. Inadequate ventilation is the single most common cause of pollutant build up. 2. Ineļ¬cient ļ¬ltration is the second most important factor in the cause of indoor pollution.
Answer
C. (1) and (2)
80
Out of the following which is the basic strategy to improve indoor air quality?
Answer
D. All of the above
81
"Neighborhood design principles" were originally emphasized by which urban theorist?
Answer
C. Clarence Perry
82
The Garden City concept by Ebenezer Howard aimed to balance:
Answer
B. Urban and rural beneļ¬ts
83
Which of the following is an institutional mechanism for urban development in India?
Answer
B. Town and Country Planning Organization (TCPO)
84
In the context of slum upgradation programs in India, which scheme was launched in 2005?
Answer
A. JNNURM
85
Which of the following is not a feature of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)?
Answer
C. Dependence on private automobiles
86
Which of the following is a key principle of "social justice in cities'?
Answer
B. Ensuring equitable access to housing, services and opportunities
87
In GIS-based urban planning, Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) is primarily used for:
Answer
B. Mapping hotspots of activities/events
88
Which of the following is an example of a healthy city indicator by WHO?
Answer
B. Air quality and walkability
89
Which urban conservation principle emphasizes adaptive reuse of heritage structures rather than mere preservation?
Answer
C. Burra Charter (1979)
90
"Defensible Space" theory by Oscar Newman primarily focuses on:
Answer
C. Reducing crime through environmental design
91
Quantitative Research mainly uses which type of data?
Answer
A. Numerical
92
Which qualitative method studies lived experiences of individuals?
Answer
B. Phenomenology
93
Which test is used to compare means of two groups in quantitative research?
Answer
B. T-test
94
Participatory design primarily involves which group in research?
Answer
D. Users
95
Case study Research is mostly considered as which approach?
Answer
A. Qualitative
96
Participatory design emphasizes __________.
Answer
A. Collaboration
97
The key feature of Experimental Research is __________.
Answer
A. Manipulation of variables
98
The group not exposed to treatment in experimental research is called _________.
Answer
D. Control group
99
Which is the most signiļ¬cant risk of using AI in urban governance?
Answer
B. Bias and opacity in decision making algorithms aļ¬ecting social equity
100
Why is Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) essential when evaluating advanced construction materials?
Answer
A. As it assesses embodied carbon and overall environmental footprint across stages
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