ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT – PWD ARCHITECTURAL WING (CAT NO : 360 2017 )

PROVISIONAL ANSWER KEY
Question Paper Code: 53/2019/OL
Category Code: 360/2017
Exam: Architectural Assistant
Medium of Question: English
Date of Test 01-11-2019
Department Public Works Department Architectural Wing
Alphacode A
Question1:-According to Nueferts spatial data the minimum space required for a man with luggage in both hands.
A:-80 cm
B:-100 cm
C:-115 cm
D:-120 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-The wood joint used for the laying of flooring boards of cabinets and shelves:
A:-Mitred Joint
B:-Dovetail Joint
C:-Bridle Joint
D:-Tongue and Groove Joint
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question3:-The type of brick masonry in which the alternate courses of headers and stretchers are distinctly seen:
A:-English Bond
B:-Flemish Bond
C:-Rat Trap Bond
D:-Spanish Bond
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-The flat-roofed, rectangular structure with inward sloping sides that marked the burial sites in ancient Egypt:
A:-Pyramid
B:-Mastaba
C:-Pylon
D:-Hypostyle
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question5:-The Chaithya hall of Buddhist architecture was used for:
A:-Prayer
B:-Dining
C:-Sleeping
D:-Recreation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-The Shore temple of Mahabalipuram was built of:
A:-Marble
B:-Sandstone
C:-Laterite
D:-Granite
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-The Symmetrical arrangement in which only a single plane can divide the whole composition into identical
halves:
A:-Radial
B:-Bi-lateral
C:-Transverse
D:-Oblique
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-A line plane or volume of reference to which other elements in a composition can relate:
A:-Datum
B:-Axis
C:-Horizon
D:-Vista
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question9:-Identify the building of thin shell structure:
A:-Sydney Tower, Sydney
B:-India Habitat Centre, Delhi
C:-Centre Pompidou, Paris
D:-Kresge Auditorium, USA
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-Which of these is not a Leonardo Da Vinci Painting?
A:-Mona Lisa
B:-The Old Guitarist
C:-The Last Supper
D:-Adoration of the Magi
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-The Chroma of a colour can be changed by adding _____ to the colour?
A:-Black
B:-Water
C:-White
D:-Grey
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-Equitable use, Flexibility in use and tolerance for error are the principles of _____?
A:-Barrier free Design
B:-Proxemics
C:-Universal Design
D:-Territoriality
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-The Architect who quoted that God is in the details is:
A:-Tadao Ando
B:-Mies Van der Rohe
C:-F L Wright
D:-Loius Khan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-An equilateral spiral is also called:
A:-Archimedean Spiral
B:-Golden Spiral
C:-Helix
D:-Logarithmic spiral
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-Shear force and bending moment diagrams are the analytical tools that determine _____ of a member in a
structure such as beam:
A:-Type
B:-Size
C:-Material
D:-All of the three
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question16:-Maximum bending moment for a cantilevered beam subjected to uniformly distributed load over the entire
span of the beam occurs at:
A:-Mid Span
B:-Free end
C:-Fixed end
D:-1/3rd span
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-It is an optical instrument used to establish or verify points in the same horizontal plane during levelling and
surveying:
A:-Level
B:-Theodolite
C:-Levelling Staff
D:-Tape measure
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-Which of these is not a mechanical treatment of Iron/
A:-Drawing
B:-Forging
C:-Tempering
D:-Rolling
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-The pile that is suited for marine structures:
A:-Franki Pile
B:-Disc Pile
C:-Screw Pile
D:-Bored Pile
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-A measure of total heat flow through a window or door from inside to outside air is called:
A:-Transmittance
B:-R-Value
C:-Absorption
D:-U-Factor
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-A window above a window or door is called:
A:-Sash
B:-Stile
C:-Transom
D:-Rabbet
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain is an example of which style of architecture?
A:-Moorish Architecture
B:-Persian Architecture
C:-Sasanian Architecture
D:-Venetian Architecture
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-Closed pillared halls found in Dravidian temples are called:
A:-Navaranga
B:-Mahamantapa
C:-Rangamantapa
D:-Kalyanamantapa
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-Which among these was not built during the slave dynasty?
A:-Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
B:-Qutb Minar
C:-Alai Darwaza
D:-Buland Darwaza
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-The combined effect of radiation, air temperature and air velocity is assessed by:
A:-Globe Thermometer
B:-Spiral Thermometer
C:-Helix Thermometer
D:-Resistance Thermometer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-Minimum thickness required for a RCC slab to have a half hour fire rating according to NBC part-IV is:
A:-75 mm
B:-85 mm
C:-95 mm
D:-105 mm
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question27:-Author of the book – A Pattern language is:
A:-Le Corbusier
B:-Christopher Alexander
C:-Robert Venturi
D:-Rem Koolhaas
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-Hierarchical arrangement of individuals into social classes, castes and divisions within a society is called:
A:-Social Classification
B:-Social Grouping
C:-Social Structuring
D:-Social Stratification
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question29:-The substances added to the plastic compound to improve the material property of the plastic:
A:-Plasticizers
B:-Fillers
C:-Resins
D:-Polymers
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-A cylinder or hollow box sunk into the ground to facilitate the foundation work for bridge piers:
A:-Caisson
B:-Grillage
C:-Well foundation
D:-Coffer dam
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-A cage or box filled with rocks, concrete or soil for use in road building and landscaping:
A:-Retaining Wall
B:-Folley
C:-Gabion wall
D:-Kerb
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-Auditorium Building, Wainwright Building and Reliance Building are example of:
A:-De Stijil
B:-Expressionism
C:-Art Deco
D:-Chicago Style
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-The scheduling technique of construction management, in which the whole project is divided into major groups
and subdivided into tasks and sub tasks, is called:
A:-Gantt Chart
B:-Work Break Down
C:-Mile stone chart
D:-Line of Balance
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-The religious precinct of the ancient city of Ur:
A:-Tell
B:-Ziggurat
C:-Temenos
D:-Cenote
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-The miniature turrets in the Shikara of Khajuraho temples are called:
A:-Mandovara
B:-Kharasila
C:-Chandrasila
D:-Urusringa
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-The large rock cut temple, Kailasanatha is located in:
A:-Ajantha
B:-Badami
C:-Ellora
D:-Pattadakkal
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-In Orissan temple architecture of Indo Aryan style, Jagamohan means:
A:-The Sanctum
B:-The Pillared Hall
C:-The Dance Hall
D:-The Vestibule
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Aranya housing project of Indore was designed by:
A:-B V Doshi
B:-Charles Correa
C:-Hafeez Contractor
D:-Achyut Kanvinde
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-The dome of Florence cathedral built during 1420-34, was designed by:
A:-Filipo Brunelleschi
B:-Leon Batista Alberti
C:-Giuliano da Sangallo
D:-Giacomo da Vignola
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-The Dutch art and architecture movement which propagated the idea of using verticals, horizontals and
primary colours with black and white for compositions:
A:-Art Nouveau
B:-Expressionism
C:-Neoplasticism
D:-Constructivism
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-This particular command in Auto CAD allows one to create copies of objects arranged in regular pattern:
A:-Hatch
B:-Block
C:-Arrange
D:-Array
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-Perspective Plan is prepared by the Department of Town Planning for a :
A:-State
B:-District
C:-Municipal Corporation
D:-Local Area
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-A gallery formed by a colonnade open on one or more sides, usually on upper floor of a building is called a:
A:-Balcony
B:-Loggia
C:-Patio
D:-Porch
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-Which was the first iron bridge built?
A:-Vizkaya Bridge
B:-Cliffton Bridge
C:-Brooklyn Bridge
D:-Coalbrookdale Bridge
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question45:-Which one of these architects was influenced by cubism?
A:-Louis Sullivan
B:-Marcel Bruer
C:-Walter Gropius
D:-Le Corbusier
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-Minimum width of footpath to be provided in mixed use area according to URDPFI guidelines is:
A:-1.2 m
B:-1.5 m
C:-1.8 m
D:-2.0 m
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question47:-The concept of linear city was proposed by:
A:-Ian Mc Harg
B:-Soria Y Mata
C:-Patrick Geddes
D:-C A Doxiadis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-An ancient city planned by Hippodamus:
A:-Miletus
B:-Athens
C:-Sparta
D:-Olynthus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-CRZ III A for densely populated rural area reduced the No Development Zone from 200 m to:
A:-150 m
B:-100 m
C:-50 m
D:-20 m
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-Pritzker Architecture prize for 2019 was won by:
A:-B V Doshi
B:-Arata Isozaki
C:-Freii Otto
D:-Shigeru Ban
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-Identify the renewable energy commonly sourced at residence level:
A:-Solar
B:-Wind
C:-Tidal
D:-Geo Thermal
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-According to NBC Part-IV the width of entry for fire fighting vehicle into a premise shall not be less than:
A:-3.0 m
B:-4.5 m
C:-6.0 m
D:-7.5 m
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-The clear width of entrance and exit to be provided for a wheel chair user is:
A:-800 mm
B:-900 mm
C:-1000 mm
D:-1100 mm
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-Common name for Lagerstreomia Speciosa:
A:-Singapore Cherry
B:-Champa
C:-Shivani
D:-Pride of India
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-Clarence Perry (1929) defined the radius of a neighbourhood to be:
A:-1/4 Mile
B:-1/2 Mile
C:-3/4 Mile
D:-1 mile
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-The supernatant liquid discharge from a septic tank is called
A:-Scum
B:-Sludge
C:-Effluent
D:-Surface water
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-The maximum height of parapet stipulated in KMBR is:
A:-75 cm
B:-90 cm
C:-120 cm
D:-135 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-Which among these materials is not used for filtering water in Rainwater harvesting system?
A:-Sand
B:-Filter paper
C:-Gravel
D:-Charcoal
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-What is the maximum size of the coarse aggregate used in RCC?
A:-10 mm
B:-15 mm
C:-20 mm
D:-25 mm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-Buckling occurs in columns due to the action of:
A:-Tension
B:-Axial-compression force
C:-Shear force
D:-Lateral force
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-What is the ampere of the switch that is required to fit a 1.5 ton air conditioner?
A:-5 A
B:-10 A` `
C:-15 A
D:-20 A
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-Earthquake generated agitation when transmitted to a structure is called
A:-Seismic Hazard
B:-Seismic Loading
C:-Geo technical Hazard
D:-Geo technical Loading
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-The practice of clipping trees and shrubs into ornamental shapes:
A:-Topiary
B:-Shrubbery
C:-Parterre
D:-Hedge
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-The sum of all the energy required to produce any goods or services:
A:-Essential Energy
B:-Carrying Capacity
C:-Embodied Energy
D:-Latent Energy
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question65:-A triangular space, formed in pairs, between the top of an arch and a rectangular frame:
A:-Trifoil
B:-Triforium
C:-Squinch
D:-Spandrel
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-The semi-basement storage room found below the ara in traditional Kerala house:
A:-Kalavara
B:-Nilavara
C:-Pattayapura
D:-Nellara
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-The optimum reverberation time for speech is _____ second / seconds:
A:-1.0
B:-1.2
C:-1.5
D:-2.0
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-Isopleths are lines representing equal
A:-Rainfall
B:-Humidity
C:-Temperature
D:-Wind
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-The shear walls are provided in tall buildings to with stand:
A:-Dead load
B:-Lateral load
C:-Tangent load
D:-Live load
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question70:-The aggregate mix ratio of M 15 concrete is:
A:-1:1.5:3
B:-1:2:4
C:-1:3:6
D:-1:4:8
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-The architect of Asian games village, New Delhi is:
A:-B V Doshi
B:-Achyut Kanvinde
C:-Charles Correa
D:-Raj Rewal
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-An example of herb is
A:-Sun Flower
B:-Jasmine
C:-Hibiscus
D:-Lantana
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-A niche in the mosque indicating the direction of the prayer / qibla:
A:-Minber
B:-Mihrab
C:-Muezzin
D:-Minaret
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-The Greek column with volutes in the capital is called:
A:-Doric
B:-Ionic
C:-Corinthian
D:-Composite
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-The urban open space in Roman cities:
A:-Plaza
B:-Agora
C:-Forum
D:-Square
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Manduka vastu purusha mandala has _____ number of squares
A:-49
B:-64
C:-81
D:-100
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-Identify the wetland which is not a part of Ramsar site.
A:-Ashtamudi wetlands
B:-Sasthamkotta Lake
C:-Aakulam Lake
D:-Vembanad-Kol wetland
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-As per Bureau of Indian Standards the minimum water supply per capita per day is:
A:-130 litres
B:-150 litres
C:-180 litres
D:-200 litres
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-The trap provided outside the building before connecting to the public sewerage line:
A:-Gully trap
B:-Nahni trap
C:-Intercepting trap
D:-Bottle trap
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-The instrument used to model the shadow formed on the building based on the location and sun path in that
location:
A:-Heliograph
B:-Pyrometer
C:-Heliodon
D:-Bolometer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-The red series of the modular man developed by Le Corbusier is based on the height of the:
A:-Hip
B:-Navel
C:-Shoulder
D:-Man
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-Who developed Ekistics the science of human settlements?
A:-C A Doxiadis
B:-Patrick Geddes
C:-Ebenezer Howard
D:-Lewis Mumford
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-The non binding action plan of UN made as an outcome of Earth summit of Rio in 1992 is called:
A:-Article 21
B:-Agenda 19
C:-Article 19
D:-Agenda 21
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-The primary concept of work triangle in a kitchen is based on:
A:-Privacy
B:-Proximity
C:-Hygiene
D:-Safety
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-The unit of loudness is
A:-Phon
B:-Hertz
C:-Sone
D:-Decibel
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-The minimum scale in which the Site plan should be drawn and submitted along with the application for
building permit according to KMBR:
A:-1:200
B:-1:400
C:-1:500
D:-1:800
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-Which of the following buildings is not designed by Frank Gehry?
A:-Hearst Tower
B:-Dancing House
C:-Guggenheim Museum
D:-Walt Disney Concert Hall
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-The method of vegetative propagation in which a part of the parent plant is made to root and then severed is
called:
A:-Budding
B:-Grafting
C:-Layering
D:-Cutting
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-In KMBR, for buildings up to the height of 7 metres, the depth of side yard on one side may be reduced to
A:-50 cm
B:-75 cm
C:-80 cm
D:-90 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-The first LEED rated building in India was Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre designed by architect:
A:-Karan Grover
B:-Hafeez Contractor
C:-Brinda Somaya
D:-Aamir Sharma
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-Bara Gumbad is situated in
A:-Purana Qila
B:-Agra
C:-Kalindi Kunj
D:-Lodhi Gatrdens
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-Alhambra, Granada is an example of which style of architecture?
A:-Victorian
B:-Moorish
C:-Byzantine
D:-Romanesque
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-The direct stiffness method of calculating the loads and stresses in a structure is also called:
A:-Finite element method
B:-Ultimate stress method
C:-Stress strain curve method
D:-Poisson’s method
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-The No Development Zone stipulated by CRZ rule for all islands is:
A:-10 m
B:-15 m
C:-20 m
D:-25 m
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question95:-The architectural style of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai is:
A:-Colonial
B:-Indo-Saracenic
C:-Neo Classicism
D:-Mudejar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-The windows provided above the eye level are called:
A:-Clerestory
B:-Casement
C:-Transom
D:-Picture
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-The term associated with Urban Design is:
A:-Fore-Ground
B:-Figure-Ground
C:-Entablature
D:-Basement
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-A covering by leaves and wood chips placed around the plants to prevent the growth of weeds is called
A:-Screed
B:-Joint
C:-Mulch
D:-Topiary
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-The wall made with an external layer of glass and a high heat capacity internal layer separated by a layer of air
is called:
A:-Diaphram
B:-Gabion
C:-Trombe
D:-In fill
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-The type of masonry in which each stone is made to look prominent is called:
A:-Ashlar
B:-Random
C:-Coarse
D:-Rustication
Correct Answer:- Option-D