Architecture Architecture Important Topics
Architecture Architecture Important Topics
Architecture Architecture Important Topics
ARCHITECTURE IMPORTANT
TOPICS
(These syllabus may change from time to time. Please check with the relevant Public
Service Commission websites for any changes in the syllabus)
Architectural Design
Basic Design & Visual Arts
Computer Applications in Architecture
Climatology
Theory of Architecture
Acoustics
Contemporary Architecture
Estimating & Costing
Physical Planning
Professional Practice
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Earthquake Resistant Structure
Urban Design
Construction Management
Ecology & Environment
Housing
Conservation
ARCHITECTURE MCQs
1:-The components of an ecosystem that are all of the nonliving elements. They
include the water, the air, the temperature and the rocks and minerals that make up
the soil is known as
A:-Biotic
B:-Abiotic
C:-Terrestrial
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
2:-The components of ecosystems include all the plants, animals, fungi and
microorganisms that make up ecological communities is called
A:-Abiotic
B:-Terrestrial
C:-Biotic
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
3:-All types of ecosystem fall into one of two categories: terrestrial or aquatic.
Terrestrial ecosystems are
A:-Land-based
B:-Water-based
C:-Air-based
D:-All of the above
Ans: A
5:-The condition of the atmosphere at a particular place over a short period of time
A:-Climate
B:-Atmosphere
C:-Weather
D:-Thermal comfort
Ans: C
6:-The condition of mind that expresses satisfaction with the environment and is
assessed by subjective evaluation
A:-Weather
B:-Thermal comfort
C:-Climate
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
7:-The interdisciplinary science that deals with the study of all mechanical waves in
gases, liquids, and solids including topics such as vibration, sound, ultrasound and
infrasound
A:-Acoustics
B:-Climatology
C:-Ecology
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
9:-The persistence of sound reflection after the source of the sound has ceased is
called
A:-Reverberation
B:-Wavelength
C:-Frequency
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
10:-The weather pattern of a place over a long period, long enough to yield
meaningful averages
A:-Weather
B:-Thermal comfort
C:-Climate
D:-Atmosphere
Ans: C
15:-A planning that cannot conflict with the strategic policies in the Local Plan
prepared by the local planning authority
A:-Sustainable plan
B:-Participatory plan
C:-Neighbourhood plan
D:-Cost effective plan
Ans: C
19:-Based on the number of points achieved, which of the following levels are
earned in LEED reating
A:-Silver
B:-Gold
C:-Certified
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
20:-What is LEED?
A:-Low cost Energy Efficient Design
B:-Leadership in Efficiency and Energy Design
C:-Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
21:-The lower storey of a building below or partly below the ground floor
A:-Basement
B:-Cellar
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
22:-The usable floor area excluding the area of staircases, lift wells, escalators,
ducts, toilets, air condition plant room and electrical control, room
A:-Carpet area
B:-Plinth area
C:-Built up area
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
23:-The quotient obtained by dividing the total floor area on all floors by the area of
the plot
A:-Plinth area
B:-Floor area ratio
C:-Saleable area
D:-Carpet area
Ans: B
24:-A room or suites of rooms designed and intended for habitation by an individual
or household in which facilities for cooking may or may not be provided
A:-Apartment
B:-Residence
C:-Household
D:-Dwelling unit
Ans: D
26:-The minimum distance between the central line of a street and any building other
than a compound wall or fence or outdoor display structure according to KMBR shall
be
A:-4.5 meters
B:-3 meters
C:-5 meters
D:-2 meters
Ans: A
27:-The site plan shall show the position and dimension of the well and all existing
and proposed buildings and structures in the site and within
A:-10 meters
B:-5 meters
C:-3 meters
D:-7.5 meters
Ans: D
29:-Contract which has been the traditional type of fee structure where the
consultant is paid an agreed percentage of the actual construction cost is called
A:-Lump sum contract
B:-Item rate contract
C:-Percentage contract
D:-None of the above
Ans: C
34:-The letter BIM in software to create plans, construction drawings, and precise
lists of building materials stands for
A:-Building information modeling
B:-Building information method
C:-Block information method
D:-Block information modeling
Ans: A
37:-Each of street parking space provided for parking motor cars shall be not less
than
A:-17 Sq.mts. area
B:-15 Sq.mts. area
C:-13 Sq.mts. area
D:-12 Sq.mts. area
Ans: B
42:-This type of glass is tempered, may have distortions and low visibility but it
breaks into small dice-like pieces at modulus of rupture of 3600 psi
A:-Laminated glass
B:-Toughened glass
C:-Chromatic glass
D:-Float glass
Ans: B
43:-In estimation the cost of construction is determined by multiplying plinth area with
plinth area rate is called
A:-Cubical content method
B:-Unit base method
C:-Plinth area method
D:-Bottom up method
Ans: C
44:-A window one that is hinged on its side, and normally opens outwards rather
than inwards is
A:-Casement window
B:-Sliding window
C:-Awning window
D:-Pivoting window
Ans: A
47:-One of the bathroom fittings, which lets the water out of the system into the bath,
sink, basin, or shower
A:-Faucet
B:-Spout
C:-None of the above
D:-Both of the above
Ans: B
48:-Waste water from showers, basins, kitchen sinks, washing machines, and the
like is called
A:-Grey water
B:-Black water
C:-Rose water
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
49:-A larger version of an inspection chamber, using in the main drainage line or in
the street
A:-Manhole
B:-Septic tank
C:-Sewage treatment plant
D:-All of the above
Ans: A
53:-A certain proportionate size, extent, or degree usually judged in relation to some
standard or point of reference
A:-Size
B:-Scale
C:-Height
D:-Module
Ans: B
56:-Elements that are close to each other are perceived as more related than
elements that lie farther apart
A:-Proximity
B:-Similarity
C:-Continuity
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
58:-This creates the perception that there is equal distribution. This does not always
imply that there is symmetry
A:-Rhythm
B:-Harmony
C:-Balance
D:-Unity
Ans: C
60:-The type of balance in which both sides are similar in visual weight but not
mirrored
A:-Asymmetrical balance
B:-Informal balance
C:-Occult balance
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
62:-The architecture also known as the Later Roman or Eastern Roman Empire. This
terminology is used by modern historians to designate the medieval Roman Empire
A:-Byzantine architecture
B:-Gothic architecture
C:-Renaissance architecture
D:-None of the above
Ans: A
63:-The style of architecture that flourished during the high and late medieval period
which evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance
architecture
A:-Gothic architecture
B:-Byzantine architecture
C:-Romanesque architecture
D:-Renaissance architecture
Ans: A
64:-The architecture of the period between the early 14th and early 17th centuries in
different regions of Europe, demonstrating a conscious revival and development of
certain elements of ancient Greek and Roman thought and material culture
A:-Byzantine architecture
B:-Renaissance architecture
C:-Greek architecture
D:-Roman architecture
Ans: B
65:-The important architectural sciences, which have had a strong impact in Kerala
architecture style
A:-Tantrasamuchaya
B:-Manushayalaya-Chandrika
C:-Silparatna
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
67:-A movement in architecture and urban planning evolved around the middle of the
20th century. Which had led to a lifeless expression of urban planning that ignored
the identify of the inhabitants and urban forms
A:-Deconstructivism
B:-Structuralism
C:-Rationalism
D:-Minimalism
Ans: B
68:-The development of postmodern architecture that began in the late 1950s, which
is a form of semiotic analysis. It is characterized by fragmentation, an interest in
manipulating a structure's surface, skin, non-rectilinear shapes which appear to
distort and dislocate elements of architecture, such as structure and envelope
A:-Structuralism
B:-Cubism
C:-Deconstructivism
D:-Rationalism
Ans: C
69:-A trend in design and architecture, wherein the subject is reduced to its
necessary elements. This design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional
design and architecture
A:-Deconstructivism
B:-Cubism
C:-Rationalism
D:-Minimalism
Ans: D
70:-The reign of which emperor, between 1628-58 was the golden age of Mughal
architecture
A:-Shah Jahan
B:-Babur
C:-Akbar
D:-Jahangir
Ans: A
71:-What includes several horizontal perforated pipes radiating outward from the
bottom of a large-diameter vertical shaft
A:-Wells
B:-Infiltration gallery
C:-Aquifer
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
73:-Building services are what makes a building come to life. They include
A:-Energy supply-gas, electricity and renewable sources
B:-Heating and ventilating
C:-Water, drainage and plumbing
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
74:-Water supply systems get water from a variety of locations after appropriate
treatment, including groundwater (aquifers), surface water (lakes and rivers), and the
sea through
A:-Sedimentation
B:-Infiltration
C:-Desalination
D:-Chlorination
Ans: C
75:-The total land area that contributes surface runoff to a river or lake is called a
A:-Watershed
B:-Drainage basin
C:-Catchment area
D:-All of the above
Ans: D
76:-In electrification the installation of decentralized facilities that are not connected
to existing transmission and/or distribution grids
A:-Grid electrification
B:-Off-grid electrification
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
77:-A brittle form of iron which is weaker in tension than in compression. It has a
relatively low melting point,good fluidity, castability, excellent machinability and wear
resistance
A:-Wrought iron
B:-Cast iron
C:-Both of the above
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
78:-What is FRP?
A:-Fiber Reinforced Polymers
B:-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
C:-Foam Reinforced Polymers
D:-Foam Reinforced Plastic
Ans: A
85:-For the pre-cast reinforced concrete piles, the quality of concrete recommended
is
A:-`M_(100)` to `M_(150)`
B:-`M_(150)` to `M_(200)`
C:-`M_(200)` to `M_(250)`
D:-`M_(250)` to `M_(300)`
Ans: B
87:-A brick which is cut in such a way that the width of its one end is half that of a full
brick, is called
A:-King closer
B:-Mitred closer
C:-Bevelled closer
D:-Queen closer
Ans: A
88:-A stone wall provided to protect the slopes of cutting in natural ground from the
action of weather is known as
A:-Retaining wall
B:-Breast wall
C:-Parapet wall
D:-Buttress
Ans: B
90:-The projections which help in securing the head of a door frame to the masonry
are called
A:-Horns
B:-Reveals
C:-Stops
D:-Styles
Ans: A
92:-The bearing of roof or floor slab is given same as the thickness of slab usually
A:-10 to 12 cm
B:-10 to 15 cm
C:-15 to 20 cm
D:-None of the above
Ans: B
93:-For calculating, length of the steel bar, length of one hook may be taken as,
where d is the diameter of the bar.
A:-0.9d
B:-18d
C:-9d
D:-1.8d
Ans: C
95:-The scrap value of a building may be about ________ of its total cost of
construction.
A:-8%
B:-6%
C:-10%
D:-15%
Ans: C
97:-The amount of annual instalment of the sinking fund may be found out by the
formulae _____
S = Total amount n = number of year i = rate of interest
A:-`(S(1+i)^(n)-1)/i`
B:-`(Si)/((1+i)^(n)-1`
C:-`(S)/((i+1)^(n)-1`
D:-None of the above
Ans: B