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1. Function of Air Handling Unit in a building is to
(A) purify and re-circulate the cool air.
(B) supply purified bulk of air from outside to the window air-conditioner.
(C) collect the stale air from the room and throw it outside the building.
(D) act as a container in which air is carried from one place to the other.
5. Which of the following is not included in the UDPFI Guidelines for urban development?
(A) Perspective Plans (B) Development Plans
(C) City Development Plans (D) Annual Plans
7. An applied science of design concerning universal human characters and configurations aiming at
effective utility and safety is called
(A) Anthropometry. (B) Cognitive behavioural mapping.
(C) Universal design. (D) Ergonomics
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9. The first group of the people to influence the architecture of south-east Asia and the Amaravati
School of Art was
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(A) Sakas and Palas. (B) Satavahanas and Pundyans.
(C) Pallavas and Guptas. (D) Rashtrakutas and Chalukyans.
10. A linear regression model involving one independent and one dependent variable requires at least
(A) One pair of data. (B) Two pairs of data.
(C) Three pairs of data. (D) Four pairs of data.
12. Under which category the percentage of land use decreases with an increase in city size?
(A) Residential (B) Commercial
(C) Recreational (D) Transportation and Commnication
13. The instrument that provides standards for land development by indicating lot sizes and layouts is
(A) Zoning regulations. (B) Land use control.
(C) building bylaws. (D) Subdivision regulations
15. Organizations namely STACO, UNSCC and ISO are associated with:
(A) Environmental planning (B) Landscape architecture
(C) Modular coordination (D) Urban design
19. The ideal cross-section of a combined sewerage system for significant variation in flow is
(A) Circular. (B) Egg-shaped. (C) Semi-elliptical. (D) Horse-shoe-shaped.
20. The international guideline for conservation and restoration of monuments and sites recomnended by
ICOMOS, is known as
(A) Venice Charter. (B) Amsterdam Declaration.
(C) Granada Convention. (D) Burra Charter.
22. Which pair, out of the following options, is used in more than one computer languages listed below?
C, AutoLISP, Basic, Pascal
(A) ; /n (B) , ? (C) ? /n (D) , ;
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2. Dummy activity
3. Duration
4. Event starting/ finishing
(A) P - 1, Q - 2, R - 4, S - 3 (B) P - 4, Q - 1, R - 3, S - 2
(C) P - 3, Q - 2, R - 1, S - 4 (D) P - 1, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 2
24. Select the valid combination of shear force and bending moment diagrams for the loading shown
below
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25. Recommended temperature and fresh air flow for HV AC systems in office buildings India are
(A) 21C with maximum of 30C in summer and 25C in winter, with fresh air provisions of 18-22
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litres per second per person.
(B) 29C with maximum of 32C in summer and 36C in winter, with fresh air provisions of 28-32
litres per second per person.
(C) 30C with maximum of 36C in summer and 32C in winter, with fresh air provisions of 38-42
litres per second per person.
(D) 21C with maximum of 24C in summer and 22C in winter, with fresh air provisions of 8-12
litres per second per person.
27. Structural adjustment between two regions with respect to supply and demand of labourers and their
wages is explained by
(A) Input-Output Analyses by W. Leontiff.
(B) Export-Base Model by Douglas C. North.
(C) Backwash effect based Economic Growth Model by Gunner Myrdal.
(D) Economic Base theory by Hans Blumenfield.
28. Match the surfaces in Group I with their respective range of albedo values in Group - II
Group I Group II
P. Close ground crops 1. 0.45 - 0.95
Q. Bare lands 2. 0.05 - 0.055
R. Water surface 3. 0.05 - 0.45
S. Snow 4. 0.15 - 0.25
(A) P - 3, Q - 4, R - 2, S - 1 (B) P - 4, Q - 3, R - 2, S - 1
(C) P - 4, Q - 3, R - 1, S - 2 (D) P - 4, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 1
29. Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining urban areas in India?
(A) Population size
(B) Percentage of male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits.
(C) Density of population
(D) Percentage of pucca Houses.
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33. Architectural projects designed by Laurie Baker are generally characterised by
P. Appropriate technology
Q. Human scale
R. Interpretation of nine-square model
S. Use of locally available materials
(A) P, R, S (B) P, Q, S (C) Q, R, S (D) P, Q, R
34. Match the glasses listed in Group I, with the appropriate descriptions in Group II
Group I Group II
P. Liquid crystal laminated glass 1. Promotes absorption of both visible
light and infrared radiation.
Q. Electro-chromic glass 2. Improves thermal performance of
the glass by reflecting visible light
and infrared radiation.
R. Coated glass 3. Requires continuous supply of
electricity to change from
translucent to transparent state
S. Tinted glass 4. Requires electrical pulses to change
from transparent to opaque state
(A) P -4 Q - 1, R - 3, S - 2 (B) P - 1, Q - 3, R - 2, S - 4
(C) P - 3, Q - 4, R - 2, S - 1 (D) P - 2, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 1
35. Which of the following commands in AutoCad is used to extract one or more elements from a list?
(A) Filter (B) Boundary (C) Explode (D) Eattext
36. Identify the satellites that provide useful information for physical planning.
P. IKONOS Q. IRS-ID R. CartoSaT S. INSAT-IB
T. PSLV U. Google Earth V. Apple W. Quick Bird
(A) P, Q, R, W (B) R, S, T, V (C) P, Q, R, S (D) S, T, U, V
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P. Power shovel 1. Spreading and Levelling
Q. Front end loader 2. Drilling
R. Drop hammer 3. Excavation
S. Earth-auger 4. Piling
(A) P - 1, Q - 3, R - 2, S - 4 (B) P - 2, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 1
(C) P - 4, Q - 2, R - 1, S - 3 (D) P - 3, Q - 1, R - 4, S - 2
39. 'Contemporary architecture has made a shift from machine-based modernist approach to passive
energy-sensitive approach.'
Which of the following groups of architects best represent this shift?
(A) Paul Rudolph, Mies van der Rohe, Arato isozaki
(B) Norman Foster, james Carpenter, Richard Rogers
(C) James Sterlings, Phillip Johnson, Ralph Rapson
(D) Arthur Erikson, Frei Otto, Rem Koolhass
41. The predominant characteristics of spatial organizational principles found in the works of Le Corbusier
and Frnak Lloyd Wright are characterized respectively by
(A) Grid organization and Linear-plannar organization.
(B) Centralized-clustered organization and Grid organization.
(C) Radial organization and grid-radial organization.
(D) Centralized organization and Multi-grid organization.
42. The ratio presented by the two-number series 70:113:183 and 86:140:226 stand respectively for
(A) the blue and the red series of le Modular
(B) the vertical and horizontal proportions found in Leonardo da Vinci's Pentagram.
(C) the horizontal and vertical proportions found in Leonardo da Vinci's Pentagram.
(D) the red and the blue series of Le Modular.
43. The difference between an axonometric projection and an isometric projection of an object with
respect to a picture plane is in terms of
(A) height or breadth of cross-sectional views generated by the picture plane.
(B) measurements in the angle of faces with respect to the aspect ratio.
(C) obliqueness in projection of faces of the object on the vertical plane.
(D) foreshortened angular measurements in the three principal axes.
44. A squinch system is a method of constructing an arch across a square base by erecting
(A) pendentives and cul-de-four.
(B) Intra-domes and Tension ring.
(C) Saucer-domes and Traverse vaults.
(D) Cross-bandages and Hoop lines.
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1. Equilateral 2.
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Lancet Arch 3. Drop Arch
4. Surbased Arch 5. Tudor Arch 6. Roman Arch
(A) P - 1, Q - 2, R - 5, S - 3, (B) P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 5,
(C) P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 4, (D) P - 6, Q - 2, R - 5, S - 3,
47. The study of varying population sizes of urban centers in a region is assessed by
(A) Multiplier effect. (B) Rank-size rule.
(C) Shift-share analysis. (D) Bulk share of workforce.
48. Identify the correct hierarchy of traditional Indian settlements expressed in an ascending order.
(A) Kharvata - Khetaka - Nagara - Durga
(B) Durga - Vidambaka - Pura - Rajdhani
(C) Grama - Khetaka - Kharvata - Nagara
(D) Nigama - Agrahara - Pura - Kharvata
49. Formal regions and functional regions are determined respectively by their
(A) 'Natural resources; physiography' and 'economic linkages.'
(B) 'Economic linkages' and 'Natural resources; physiography.'
(C) 'Industrial location' and 'Transportation; communication.'
(D) 'Transportation; communication' and 'Industrial location.'
50. Nagar panchayats and district Planning Committees in India were introduced as a result of
(A) National urbanisation Policy
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru National urban Renewal Mission
(C) Electoral reforms
(D) Constitution (73rd and 74th Amendment) Act
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(B) the objects of similar form situated at a distance are perceived as one.
(C) the objects of different forms situated close enough together are perceived as one.
(D) the objects situated close enough together are perceived as confusing.
56. Negative and positive correlations between Price and Quantity of a commodity are respectively
represented by
(A) Demand and supply curves.
(B) Supply and demand curves.
(C) Indifference curves and scattered matrix.
(D) Scattered matrix and indifference curves.
57. Traditional Indian settlement patterns, based on orthogonal grid are represented by:
(A) Padmaka, Kurmaka and Swastika
(B) Mandala, Kurmaka and Angula
(C) Dandaka, Vidambaka and Dhanurmusti
(D) Sarvatabhadra, Prastara and Chaturmukha
60. The most appropriate criteria to be considered for delineating backward regions are
P. density of population. Q. amount of sales tax collection.
R. infant mortality. s. per capita income and its distribution.
(A) P, R (B) R, S (C) P, S (D) P, Q
61. The relationship between headway (h) and flow (q) in a traffic stream is represented by:
(A) h = q2 (B) h=q (C) h = 1 / q2 (D) h=1/q
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62. Match the diagrams of Age-Sex pyramids from the description of the population growth, given below:
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1. Rapid Growth 2. Slow Growth 3. Zero Growth 4. Negative Growth
(A) P - 1, Q - 2, R - 2, S - 4, (B) P - 4, Q - 3, R - 2, S - 1,
(C) P - 3, Q - 2, R - 4, S - 1, (D) P - 1, Q - 2, R - 4, S - 3,
65. Select the appropriate word from the list given below the fits in ALL the blanks:
1. The aim of conservation is to retain or recover the _____ significance of a place.
2. Preservation is appropriate where the existing state of the fabric itself constitutes of specific
_____ significance.
3. Restoration is appropriate only if there is sufficient evidence of an earlier state of the fabric
and only if returning the fabric to that state recovers the _____ significance of the place.
4. Reconstruction is appropriate where a place is incomplete through damage or alternation and
where it is necessary for its survival, or where it recovers the _____ significance of the place
as a whole.
(A) historical (B) cultural (C) architectural (D) aesthetic
67. Two names associated with the planning of Paris and Philadelphia are respectively:
(A) Georges-Eugene Hausmann and William Penn
(B) Patrick Geddess and Louis Wirth
(C) Albert Perry and Oswald Spangler
(D) Le Corbusier and John Friedman
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68. Which of the following statements is valid for a saddle surfaced shell structure?
P. regions of downward curvature exhibit arch like action
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R. regions of upward curvature behave as a cable structure
(A) P is true and R is false (B) R is true and P is false
(C) Both P and R are true (D) Both P and R are false
69. Which of the following statements describes the advantage of A.C. supply over D.C. supply?
(A) Electroplating process
(B) Noise reduction in motors
(C) Facility of transforming from one voltage to another
(D) Charging of storage batteries
For a building, the gross rent fetched is Rs. 22,500/- per month; municipal tax is Rs. 8,000/ per
quarter; repair and maintenance charges are @ 10% of rent and other expenses borne by owner
are RS. 16,000/- per annum.
73. If the years purchase in perpetuity comes out to be 12.5, what would be the capitalized value, in Rs.
of the above building?
(A) 24,00, 000/- (B) 24,37, 000/- (C) 24,37, 500/- (D) 25,00, 000/-
The following table provides total population and urban population of India in various year.
75. As per the table given in Q. No. 74 the Annual Growth Rate of urban population of India during 1921-
31 was
(A) 0.03 (B) 0.79 (C) 1.76 (D) 1.91
76. In professional practice, when there are disputes among the architects, clients and contractors
regarding the building construction or contract, then to resolve the issues the Expert / Experts
appointed for the same is / are termed as
(A) Arbtirator (B) Lawyer (C) Solicitor (D) Valuer
77. When there is dispute among the above Experts then another expert is appointed to resolve the
issued, who is known as
(A) Mediator (B) Referee (C) Judge (D) Umpire
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78. Identify the formula for calculating the reverberation time (t) of a hall of volume V cu. m., where S
represents sound absorption area.
(A) t = 16V/ S (B) t = 0.16V2/ S (C) t = 0.16V/ S (D) t = 16V/ S2
79. A school auditorium has a capacity of 800 persons. Considering 3.5 cu. m. of volume per person and
reverberation time of 1.25 sec, the total sound absorption area required would be:
(A) 348 sq. m. (B) 358 sq. m. (C) 368 sq. m. (D) 378 sq. m.
80. If a bed room of 3m 3m 3m requires 3 air- changes per hour, and difference in temperature
between inside and outside (T) = 12 deg C, then Ventilation Heat Flow Rate (Qv) will be:
(A) 0.12 kW (B) 0.35 kW (C) 0.70 kW (D) 1.17 kW
81. For a given air velocity of 2m/s, the necessary cross-sectional area of supply-duct will be:
(A) 0.0375 sq. m. (B) 0.0225 sq. m. (C) 0.0113 sq. m. (D) 0.0037 sq. m.
82. The number of senior secondary schools required for a city of population of 1,00,000 persons is:
(A) 8-10 (B) 14-15 (C) 18-20 (D) 25-28
83. The total land requirement for senior secondary schools for a city of population of 1,00,000 persons is
about:
(A) 8 ha (B) 15 ha (C) 25 ha (D) 40 ha
84. Identify the relationship governing the cost of land (C) based on the following factotrs:
85. If for a housing development, p = 30, q = 45 and s = 500, then the cost of land per dwelling unit is:
(A) Rs. 1,333/- (B) Rs. 3,000/- (C) Rs. 75,000/- (D) Rs. 3,70,370/-
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