| Post Name | Lecturer in Architecture Govt Polytechnics - Technical Education |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 013/2025/OL |
| Category Code | 003/2024 |
| Date of Test | 6 February 2025 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Match the terms in Group - I with their Descriptions in Group - II Group - I Group - II P. Gentriļ¬cation 1. Haphazard and low-density outward growth of urban area Q. Urban core revitalization 2. Primarily dormitory settlement with functional dependency on parent city R. Urban sprawl 3. Replacement of low income residents with high income population S. Satellite town 4. Physical Socio-Economic revival of the inner city 5. Restricted developments in an environmentally sensitive zone
Answer
C. P - 3, Q - 4, R - 1, S - 2
2
Consider the following statements: i. India has signed the Methane Pledge at COP27. ii. India has pledged to reduce emissions intensity of its GDP by 45% by 2030.
Answer
B. Only ii is correct
3
Match the initiatives in Group I with statements in Group II Group I Group II P. International Solar Alliance i. minimum energy performance standards for buildings Q. One Sun One World One Grid ii. part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change R. Energy Conversation Building Code iii. connecting energy supply across borders S. National Solar Mission iv. concieved as a joint eļ¬ort by India and France
Answer
D. P-iv, Q-iii, R-i, S-ii
4
What is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in India? A. Industrial Processes B. Manufacturing and Construction C. Energy Sector D. Buidlings
Answer
C. C
5
Consider the following statements : i. Compliance with Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) is mandatory for all commercial buildings in India. ii. ECBC applies to all buildings with a connected load of 50 kW or above. iii. ECBC is applicable to all commercial buildings with a connected load of 100 kW or above. iv. ECBC compliance is mandatory in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Answer
B. iii and iv are true
6
Match the following in Group I with their major outcomes in Group II: Group I Group II P. Kyoto Protocol i. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Q. COP 21 ii. Paris Agreement R. COP 27 iii. Carbon Credits S. Earth Summit iv. Loss and Damage Fund
Answer
B. P-iii, Q-ii, R-iv, S-i
7
The concept pertaining to 'Creative Class, Cities and Economic Development' is given by:
Answer
A. Richard Florida
8
Base isolation technique was ļ¬rst demonstrated in India after the
Answer
C. 1993 Killari earthquake
9
The architect of Khalsa College, Amritsar is
Answer
D. Bhai Ram Singh
10
Which of the following Govt of India program aims to : "Bring together urban planning, economic growth and heritage conservation in an inclusive manner to preserve the heritage character of Old Indian Cities".
Answer
C. HRIDAY
11
Which of the following are included in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? i. Ensure access to aļ¬ordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. ii. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. iii. Explore sustainable habitats in space.
Answer
D. i and ii
12
Which of the Sustainable Development Goal is related to Sustainable Cities?
Answer
B. SDG-11
13
What happens when WBT = DBT?
Answer
C. 100% Relative humidity
14
Class D type ļ¬re assembly has :
Answer
Question Cancelled
15
The Pritzker Architecture Prize 2022 went to:
Answer
B. Diebedo Francis Kere
16
Which of the following elements is not a feature of a Gothic Church?
Answer
C. Hemispherical Dome
17
Who among the following was not a part of the New York Five?
Answer
D. Philip Johnson
18
Who among the following coined the maxim 'Less is a bore'?
Answer
A. Robert Venturi
19
What is the elemental conļ¬guration of a Chicago Window?
Answer
B. Large central ļ¬xed glass pane with a narrower operable sash window on each side
20
In which of the following Mughal buildings was the pietra dura technique of surface ornamentation done on a large scale for the ļ¬rst time?
Answer
C. Itmad ud Daulah ka Makbara
21
Who among the following can be credited as the pioneer of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Victorian Britain?
Answer
B. William Morris
22
Who is the author of Delirious New York?
Answer
C. Rem Koolhaas
23
Which of the following architectural stylistic expression is associated with Brunelleschi, Alberti and Palladio?
Answer
A. Renaissance
24
Which of the following is part of Corbusier's 'Five Points of a New Architecture'?
Answer
D. Pilotis
25
Which of the following is not an architectural element of a Buddhist Stupa?
Answer
C. Jharokha
26
Sustainable and inclusive development, with an idea to look at compact areas to create a replicable model which will act as a lighthouse to other aspiring cities, thus catering to the core infrastructural elements and provisions like Eļ¬cient urban mobility and public transport, aļ¬ordable housing (especially to the poor) is the aim and focus of
Answer
B. Smart City Mission
27
Can an architect allow his name to appear in advertisements inserted in the press by suppliers or manufacturers of materials used in a building he has designed?
Answer
A. Yes. he can allow his name to appear in such cases
28
For an intake of 40 students in an architectural institution, Full time faculty may be recruited in the allied areas from the ļ¬eld of Engineering, Fine Arts, Humanities, etc. provided that there is a
Answer
C. Minimum of 12 core full time faculty along with head
29
Every State designated agency, for its State, shall constitute State Energy Conservation Building Code Implementation Committee headed by
Answer
B. Chief Secretary of the State or, his nominee
30
The Green Building Rating System developed as an indigenous building rating system, particularly to address and assess non-air conditioned or partially air-conditional buildings in India is
Answer
C. GRIHA
31
What is Cob?
Answer
A. Wall-making technique using mud and straw
32
Why is cow dung used in traditional building construction practices?
Answer
D. All of the above
33
What is the purpose of KSECBC (The Kerala State Energy Conservation Building Code) 2017?
Answer
B. To provide minimum requirements for the energy-eļ¬cient design and construction of buildings
34
Which pile types are provided when vertical piles cannot resist the applied horizontal force?
Answer
B. Raker piles
35
Name the roof designed as a two-hinged arch with a depth equal to the depth of an individual plank and a width equal to the span of the building.
Answer
C. Lamella rooļ¬ng
36
Typical lift arrangements include which of the following?
Answer
D. All of the above
37
When was the National Committee on Disaster Management (NCDM) set up?
Answer
A. After 2001 Gujarat earthquake
38
How much is the sound level at which continuous exposure for years can cause permanent hearing loss?
Answer
B. 90 dBA
39
How does 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) diļ¬er from BIM (Buidling Information Modeling)?
Answer
C. Management of information across the building lifecycle
40
The amount kept as a check so that the contractor fulļ¬lls the terms and conditions of the construction contract is known as
Answer
Question Cancelled
41
In specifying a particular grade of concrete, the following information shall be included i. Type of cement ii. Maximum nominal size of aggregate iii. Minimum cement content iv. Maximum water-cement ratio
Answer
C. All of the above
42
If the quantity of Concrete in the construction work is , the minimum number of samples is
Answer
B. 2
43
For a reinforced concrete beam, the deļ¬ection including the eļ¬ects of temperature, creep and shrinkage occurring after erection of partitions and the application of ļ¬nishes should not normally exceed
Answer
B. span, in mm / 350 or 20 mm whichever is less
44
In reinforced concrete columns, the cross-sectional area of longitudinal reinforcement
Answer
D. shall not be less than 0.8% not more than 6% of gross cross-sectional area
45
Identify the appropriate External Staircase for Fire and Life Safety as per NBC. i. No staircase, shall be inclined at an angle greater than 45Ā° from the horizontal. ii. All stairs shall be directly connected to the ground. iii. Stairs shall have straight ļ¬ight not less than 1500 mm wide. iv. The stairs shall be constructed of non-combustible materials and any doorway leading to it shall have minimum 120 min ļ¬re resistance.
Answer
C. All of the above
46
Identify the total width of opening of doors for evacuating 500 capacity of an auditorium.
Answer
Question Cancelled
47
Identify the appropriate earthing for maintenance free arrangement for LPSC in Building as per NBC.
Answer
D. Copper Bonded electrode with exothermic welding
48
Identify out door air requirement in Liters per second (L/S) for ventilation of patient rooms having 10 persons per ļ¬oor (estimated maximum occupancy)
Answer
Question Cancelled
49
Identify appropriate two pipe system of plumbing:
Answer
A. (i) Soil Track : Water Closets, Urinals, Bidet and Bed Pan Sink; (ii) Waste Track : Baths, Sinks and Wash Basins
50
If dynamic analysis method is considered for application of Earthquake Loads in Seismic zones of India that can be performed through the methods given below: i. Response Spectrum Method (RSM) ii. Model Time History Method (MTHM) iii. Time History Method (THM) iv. Static Monitor Method (SMM)
Answer
B. Only i and iii
51
Which irrigation system is most appropriate for a sloped Mediterranean garden featuring drought-resistant shrubs and ground cover to maximize water eļ¬ciency?
Answer
B. Drip irrigation
52
What is the most eļ¬ective design strategy for reducing stormwater runoļ¬ in a commercial landscape?
Answer
B. Creating bio-swales and rain gardens
53
When designing a landscape in a cold temperate zone with heavy snowfall, which consideration is most critical for evergreen tree placement?
Answer
A. Distance from walkways and buildings
54
In planing for urban wildlife habitat, which characteristic is most essential for ensuring long-term species survival?
Answer
B. Habitat connectivity
55
When conducting a site analysis for urban ecological planning, which combination of factors is most critical to assess ļ¬rst?
Answer
A. Soil quality, hydrology and existing vegetation
56
In calculating the cut and ļ¬ll volumes for a large-scale landscape project, which method provides the most accurate results?
Answer
C. Prismoidal formula method
57
When implementing a complex grading plan on a site with existing mature trees, which construction technique is most appropriate to protect root systems?
Answer
A. Air spading around critical root zones
58
Which fundamental principle best characterizes Frank Lloyd Wright's approach to site planning in his Usonian houses?
Answer
D. Organic integration with the natural landscape
59
Luis BarragĆ”n's site planning philosophy is best exempliļ¬ed by which approach?
Answer
A. Minimalist geometric forms with vibrant colour planes
60
In developing a community engagement strategy for a controversial urban waterfront redevelopment, which sequence of engagement methods would most eļ¬ectively build trust while ensuring comprehensive input
Answer
B. Stakeholder interviews ā Community visioning ā Co-design workshops ā Iterative feedback sessions
61
Which shading devices is designed to reduce solar heat gain while maintaining natural daylight and is commonly installed horizontally or sloped over windows?
Answer
B. Pergolas and Trellises
62
What is the primary beneļ¬t of Building-integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) compared to traditional solar panel systems?
Answer
B. BIPV integrates solar technology directly into building materials, oļ¬ering an aesthetically pleasing solution
63
What is the primary diļ¬erence between active and passive systems in architecture?
Answer
C. Active systems require external energy sources, while passive systems rely on natural environmental factors
64
Which of the following is NOT a key principle of climate adaptation in contemporary architecture?
Answer
C. Preference for high-gloss synthetic ļ¬nishes
65
Which of the following projects would require an EIA in India?
Answer
B. The development of a large thermal power plant
66
Which major summit led to the establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?
Answer
C. Stockholm Conference (1972)
67
What is the primary focus of the WELL Building Standard?
Answer
C. Health and wellness of building occupants
68
How does rising temperature due to climate change impact building design in India?
Answer
A. Increases reliance on energy-intensive air conditioning systems
69
Which of the following architectural strategies is most commonly used in ļ¬ood-prone areas of India?
Answer
B. Elevated structures and ļ¬ood-resistant materials
70
Which of the following is NOT a primary beneļ¬t of Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI)?
Answer
C. Increased dependence on non-renewable energy sources
71
In the context of carbon neutrality, which of the following is an example of a carbon oļ¬set project?
Answer
B. Planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide
72
Which of the following is a key limitation of Life Cycle Assessment(LCA)?
Answer
C. LCA is data-intensive, requiring large amounts of data to conduct a thorough analysis
73
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the Urban Heat Island (UHI) eļ¬ect?
Answer
C. Improved air quality due to higher temperatures
74
Which of the following materials is most commonly used to achieve energy eļ¬ciency in buildings by reducing heat retention?
Answer
A. High-performance insulation in walls, roofs and ļ¬oors
75
Which of the following materials is most likely to contribute to improved indoor environmental quality by reducing exposure to harmful chemicals?
Answer
B. Low-VOC paints and ļ¬nishes
76
What was the primary reason for the organic growth pattern observed in many medieval European cities?
Answer
B. Lack of formal planning
77
Jane Jacobs famously critiqued which urban planning approach for its disregard of vibrant, mixed-use neighborhoods?
Answer
A. Modernist planning
78
How did Marxist urban theory redeļ¬ne urban growth in the 1970s?
Answer
B. As driven by capitalist accumulation and spatial inequality
79
What was the central ļ¬aw of the Garden City movement as identiļ¬ed?
Answer
D. Overemphasis on low-density development
80
Which of the following is a fundamental principle of the New Urbanism movement?
Answer
C. Designing walkable, mixed-use communities
81
What is the primary role of NITI Aayog in India's development planning framework?
Answer
C. Serving as a policy think tank and fostering cooperative federalism
82
Which of the following are techniques used in Master Planning?
Answer
D. Both (1) and (2)
83
Which of the following are key features of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?
Answer
D. Both (1) and (2)
84
Which of the following correctly describes the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)?
Answer
A. Focuses on improving water supply, sewerage and urban greenery in cities
85
Which of the following is a common criticism of urban renewal and redevelopment projects?
Answer
B. They may result in the displacement of low-income residents
86
Which of the following is a primary beneļ¬t of mixed-use development in neighborhood design?
Answer
C. Integrates residential, commercial and recreational spaces, reducing travel needs
87
Which of the following best characterizes the relationship between mixed-use development and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)?
Answer
B. TOD aims to integrate residential, commercial, recreational and oļ¬ce spaces to reduce dependency on private vehicles
88
Which of the following is a primary characteristic of a resilient city?
Answer
B. Creating diversiļ¬ed infrastructure systems that are adaptable to shocks
89
Which of the following concepts was central to Le Corbusier's modernist vision of urbanism?
Answer
B. Rational planning with a focus on the separation of functions and the use of high-rise residential towers surrounded by green spaces
90
What is the primary role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in urban planning?
Answer
B. To integrate, analyze and visualize spatial data to inform urban decisions
91
Which of the following research methods is most suitable for exploring the cause and eļ¬ect relationship between variables in advanced research studies?
Answer
B. Experimental Research
92
Which of the following research methods is best suited for studying the spatial behaviour of users in a public space?
Answer
B. Ethnographic research
93
Which of the following methods is most appropriate for handling missing data in a dataset to minimize bias in advanced research?
Answer
C. Multiple Imputation
94
In qualitative research, which coding technique involves identifying recurring patterns or themes directly from the data without applying pre-existing theories or frameworks?
Answer
B. Open Coding
95
In comprehensive research techniques, what is the primary purpose of conducting a meta-analysis?
Answer
A. To statistically combine results from multiple studies to identify overall trends
96
Which of the following is a key diļ¬erence between qualitative and quantitative research methods?
Answer
C. Qualitative research seeks to understand phenomena in-depth, while quantitative research measures and analyses relationships between variables
97
Which of the following is a key characteristic of participatory design processes in research method?
Answer
B. Participants collaborate with researchers throughout the design and implementation of research to ensure their needs are met
98
Which of the following is a key feature of contemporary architectural practices that focuses on sustainability and innovation?
Answer
D. Incorporation of smart technologies and energy-eļ¬cient systems in building designs
99
Which of the following design strategies is most associated with the principles of parametric design in contemporary architecture, where complex forms and structures are generated through algorithms?
Answer
B. The application of ļ¬exible, computational models that adapt to environmental, spatial and functional parameters
100
In contemporary architectural design, what does the concept of "biophilic design" primarily aim to achieve?
Answer
A. Creation of spaces that foster a connection between occupants and the natural environment
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