UPSC CPWD Architecture 2016
UPSC CPWD Architecture 2016
UPSC CPWD Architecture 2016
Chemical spillage
(b)
High dampness
(c)
(d)
2.
The project HABITAT Montreal Canada, designed by renowned architect
Moshe Safdie, is an example of
3.
4.
(a)
Prefabricated housing
(b)
(c)
High-rise apartments
(d)
Organic architecture
(b)
(c)
(d)
Unilateral symmetry
(b)
Asymmetry
(c)
Bilateral symmetry
(d)
3-dimensional symmetry
5.
6.
The Dimensions
(b)
The Modulor
(c)
(d)
Pilaster
(b)
Gable
(c)
Coping
(d)
Template
8.
(a)
Tracery
(b)
Oriel
(c)
Cuspidation
(d)
Foliation
Diversity
(b)
Continuity
(c)
Originality
(d)
Unity
9.
10.
Rhythm
(b)
Unity
(c)
Contrast
(d)
Movement
2.
3.
1 only
(b)
2 only
(c)
3 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3
(b)
(c)
(d)
12.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
14.
Who contributed to the De Stijl art movement, and also evolved the nonrepresentational form called Neoplasticism consisting of a white background with
a grid of black lines and three primary colours?
15.
(a)
(b)
Piet Mondrian
(c)
Pablo Picasso
(d)
Gerrit Rietveld
Dramatic transition
(b)
Enlargement
(c)
Integration
(d)
Sudden translation
16.
Array of forms
(b)
Segmentation of curves
(c)
Repetition
(d)
Invisible line
17.
The minimum time delay required between initiation of successive memory
operations is called
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Waiting time
18. When the available RAM is not sufficient for the system to run the current
applications, it will take some memory from the hard disc; this latter memory is
termed as
(a)
Virtual memory
(b)
Auxiliary memory
(c)
Buffer memory
(d)
Cache memory
19.
Narrow streets with tall buildings are characteristic of Vernacular layouts of
which one of the following types of cities?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
20. Which one of the following can be used to heat and cool the air in a building?
21.
(a)
(b)
Solar apertures
(c)
(d)
Daylight apertures
Bioclimatic chart
(b)
(c)
Wind square
(d)
Sundial
22.
(b)
(c)
(d)
23. A building that uses technology, programming and remote control for better
efficiency is
24.
(a)
Green building
(b)
Smart building
(c)
Sustainable building
(d)
Eco-friendly building
1 only
(b)
2 and 3
(c)
2 only
(d)
3 only
25. Large door, window openings and jaalis are a common feature of traditional
buildings in
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
26.
While designing climate responsive building insulation properties of the
material play an important role. Which of the following pertains to this
consideration?
(a)
R Value
(b)
U Factor
(c)
K Value
(d)
I Factor
27.
Courtyard
(b)
Plaza
(c)
Atrium
(d)
Light well
Gradation
(b)
Harmony
(c)
Balance
(d)
Alternation
29.
Which of the following classic orders provides a column shaft height of
7 times its diameter?
(a)
Tuscan
(b)
Doric
(c)
Ionic
(d)
Corinthian
30.
Which one of the following staircases of same width would occupy the
minimum area?
(a)
Elliptical staircase
(b)
Dog-legged staircase
(c)
Spiral staircase
(d)
Quarter-turn staircase
31.
The process of using language to understand one thing in terms of other
things is known as
(a)
Analogy
(b)
Metaphor
(c)
Interpretation
(d)
Juxtaposing
32. A tube structure having closely spaced perimeter columns rigidly connected
by deep spandrel beams
(a)
Framed tube
(b)
Braced tube
(c)
Bundled tube
(d)
Trussed tube
33.
The works of Richard Rogers and Norman Foster could be classified as
which architectural style?
34.
(a)
Modernism
(b)
Late Modernism
(c)
Art Deco
(d)
Critical Regionalism
Eco Houses
(b)
Usonian Houses
(c)
Modular Houses
(d)
Eclectic Houses
35.
Which of the following are provided at grade changes and hazardous areas
of vehicular movement for the benefit of the visually impaired?
36.
(a)
(b)
Metal grating
(c)
(d)
Water channel
Porosity of materials
2.
Thickness of materials
3.
Diameter of perforations
1 only
(b)
1 and 2 only
(c)
1 and 3 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3
Impact sound
2.
Vibratory sound
3.
Duct-borne sound
1 and 2 only
(b)
1 and 3 only
(c)
2 and 3 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3
38.
39.
Lighting
(b)
Electrical load
(c)
Acoustics
(d)
Volume of auditorium
(b)
(c)
Time of reverberation
(d)
Time of relapse
40. The process that can produce Honeycomb structure at a molecular level is
known as
(a)
Rational polymerization
(b)
(c)
Polymerizing
(d)
41.
Quattro Libri dell Architettura was the architecture treatise that had a
profound influence on architecture in many countries for a long time. It was
written by
(a)
Andrea Palladio
(b)
Vitruvius
(c)
(d)
Fillipo Brunelleschi
42.
Dolmens
2.
Stonehenge
3.
Ziggurat
4.
Mastaba
43.
44.
(a)
1, 2 and 3
(b)
1, 3 and 4
(c)
1, 2 and 4
(d)
2, 3 and 4
Polymorphism refers to
(a)
(b)
(c)
Heterogeneity of materials
(d)
Hybrid materials
New type
(b)
Different type
(c)
Similar type
(d)
Common type
45.
46.
Casement window
(b)
Dormer window
(c)
French window
(d)
Gable window
Room area
2.
Verandah area
3.
W.C. area
4.
Courtyard area
1, 2, 3 and 4
(b)
1 and 3 only
(c)
1 and 2 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3 only
Specifications of works
2.
Specifications of materials
3.
Proportion of mortar
4.
Method of construction
48.
(a)
1, 2 and 3 only
(b)
2, 3 and 4 only
(c)
1, 2 and 4 only
(d)
1, 2, 3 and 4
2.
3.
Bath room
1 and 2 only
(b)
1 and 3 only
(c)
2 and 3 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3
2.
3.
1 and 2 only
(b)
1 and 3 only
(c)
2 and 3 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3
50. In which estimating method, does the estimator measure the total centre line
length of the walls in a building and, considering segments thereof, multiply the
respective segment length by other appropriate measurements, to arrive at the total
quantity under consideration?
(a)
(b)
(c)
Crossing method
(d)
51. The effective floor area available for use within the building in case of
residential apartments is
52.
53.
(a)
Built-up area
(b)
(c)
Floor area
(d)
Carpet area
Sacred space
(b)
Specific space
(c)
Multi-strategic space
(d)
Self-evolved space
(b)
(c)
(d)
54. Which of the following cities pioneered the Bus-Rapid-Transit (BRT) mode
in urban transportation?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
55.
56.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
57. The name of Clarence Perry is associated with which important concept of
town planning?
58.
(a)
Radiant city
(b)
Neighbourhood
(c)
Garden city
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
59.
Contract document
(b)
Valuation process
(c)
Tender document
(d)
Arbitration process
60.
Consider a tender in which a contractor undertakes to carry out the project
work on plans as further described in specifications, till completion, with supply of
materials and labour for a prefixed sum. What is the type of tender called?
1.
2.
3.
(a)
1 only
(b)
2 only
(c)
3 only
(d)
2 and 3
61. The firm in which the architect is the principal and will be solely responsible
for all the decisions involved in running the office is
(a)
(b)
Partnership firm
(c)
(d)
Limited company
62.
As per the National Building Code of India, the floor area ratio (FAR), is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
63. An offer made by the contractor to the owner with a view to obtaining his
acceptance for construction of a facility is a/an
(a)
Contract
(b)
Tender
(c)
Easement
(d)
Acquisition
64.
An upright pipe, with one or more nozzles or spouts, for drawing water
from a main, especially for firefighting, is a
(a)
Fire hose
(b)
Sprinkler head
(c)
Standpipe
(d)
Hydrant
65.
Trefoil arch
(b)
Funicular arch
(c)
Rampant arch
(d)
Segmental arch
66. If a person has been enjoying light and air to his building from adjoining
property or land uninterrupted continuously for 20 years, he gains the right to
enjoy the same. The owner of the adjoining property cannot construct anything that
can obstruct such light and air. This easement right is known as
67.
(a)
Easement lights
(b)
Revas projection
(c)
Flying shores
(d)
Ancient lights
(b)
Tender
(c)
Security systems
(d)
68.
(b)
(c)
(d)
69. In which interior designer firm does the Board of Directors legally obligate
business?
70.
(a)
Limited partnership
(b)
Sole proprietorship
(c)
Corporation
(d)
General partnership
Chroma
(b)
Tone
(c)
Value
(d)
Hue
72.
(a)
1 only
(b)
2 only
(c)
3 only
(d)
1 and 3
The poorest colour combination with regard to visibility for any graphics is
(a)
Red on white
(b)
White on green
(c)
Black on yellow
(d)
Green on red
73. The main materials in the construction of Crystal Palace, Hydro Park
London in 1851 were
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
74.
(b)
(c)
(d)
75. The design of outdoor public areas, landmarks and structures to achieve
environmental and social approbation is called as
(a)
Garden architecture
(b)
Interior architecture
(c)
Landscape architecture
(d)
Modern architecture
76. Balance, symmetry and harmony along with water flow manipulated
variously were the highlights of
77.
(a)
Zen garden
(b)
English garden
(c)
Mughal garden
(d)
Spanish garden
Active cooling
(b)
Passive cooling
(c)
Temperature cooling
(d)
Atmospheric cooling
78.
P-waves
2.
S-waves
3.
Rayleigh waves
1 and 2 only
(b)
2 and 3 only
(c)
1 and 3 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3
79. Which of the following is/are the most adoptable option(s) for earthquake
resistant construction?
1. Flexible joints
2. Base isolation
3. Deconstructivism
80.
(a)
1 and 3 only
(b)
2 only
(c)
3 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3
DWT
(b)
DWG
(c)
TEM
(d)
DWF
81.
into
82.
The National Building Code of India has divided the seismic zones of India
(a)
Nine zones
(b)
(c)
Five zones
(d)
Four zones
2.
3.
83.
(a)
1 and 2 only
(b)
1 and 3 only
(c)
2 and 3 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3
Disease
(b)
Growth of a town
(c)
Hazardous fire
(d)
Flood
84.
The time duration by which the completion time of an activity can be
delayed without affecting the start of any of the succeeding activities is known as
85.
86.
87.
(a)
Total float
(b)
Independent float
(c)
Free float
(d)
Interfering float
Concrete cured
(b)
Selecting sites
(c)
Plastering of walls
(d)
Fixing of doors
Electrical construction
(b)
Industrial construction
(c)
Light construction
(d)
Heavy construction
Rail
(b)
Mullion
(c)
Transom
(d)
Stile
88.
89.
Brise Soleil
(b)
Sun screen
(c)
Revas projection
(d)
Cantilever
2.
STAAD Pro
3.
1 and 2 only
(b)
1 and 3 only
(c)
2 and 3 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3
90. After Project-scope, Layout and Design have been finalized, the areas in
which further cost control can be best achieved is
1.
Labour
2.
3.
Materials
1, 2 and 3
(b)
2 and 3 only
(c)
1 and 3 only
(d)
1 and 2 only
91. Which one of the following materials is capable of taking maximum flexural
tension?
(a)
Bamboo
(b)
Cement concrete
(c)
Lime concrete
(d)
Brick
93.
(a)
Shores
(b)
Struts
(c)
Centering
(d)
Scaffolding
1 only
(b)
2 only
(c)
Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
95.
96.
97.
(a)
Water proofing
(b)
Masonry
(c)
Staircase
(d)
Painted finish
Which factor is not responsible for thermal heat gain in the human body?
(a)
Conduction
(b)
Convection
(c)
Radiation
(d)
Evaporation
Troposphere
(b)
Mesosphere
(c)
Ionosphere
(d)
Stratosphere
is pure
(b)
(c)
(d)
98.
(b)
(c)
(d)
100.
101.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Gopuram
(b)
Amalaka
(c)
Torana
(d)
Nandaimon
The only structure made of marble in the entire enclosure of Fatepur Sikri is
(a)
(b)
Diwan-i-Aam
(c)
Diwan-i-Khas
(d)
Panch Mahal
102.
Which of the following have been cited as the objectives of the 74th
Constitution Amendment Act?
1. Participatory Planning
2. Decentralization of Planning
3. Review financial conditions of the Urban Local Bodies
103.
(a)
1 and 2 only
(b)
1 and 3 only
(c)
2 and 3 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3
Chlorofluoro carbon
2.
3.
Halon
4.
Helium
1 and 2 only
(b)
3 and 4 only
(c)
2 and 3 only
(d)
1, 2 and 3
104. When rainwater harvesting is undertaken on the roof, the water should be
1.
Discharged to ground
2.
1 only
(b)
2 only
(c)
Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
105.
The area of the earths surface necessary to provide resources for a
number of specific one-time human needs refers to
(a)
Non-marginalization
(b)
Ecological Footprint
(c)
Eco-sensitive Approach
(d)
Green Development
106.
Which one of the following remits is not included under the architects
service responsibility?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Structural design
107.
As per the agreement, a contractor agrees to pay an amount of Rs. 1000/per day after the expiration of the time limit for completing the construction work
of an institution building. The above amount which the contractor is liable to pay
for non-completion of the work as per terms and condition of contract is termed as
(a)
Default damages
(b)
Un-liquidated damages
(c)
Liquidated damages
(d)
Penalty
Preserved Area
(b)
Ecosystem
(c)
Ecological community
(d)
Homeostasis
(b)
(c)
Roman settlement
(d)
Defensible space
(b)
Secured space
(c)
Orderly space
(d)
Concordant space
111. Which one of the following shapes is the most suitable earthquake resistant
plan form?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
114.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Parking zone
(b)
Prohibited zone
(c)
Non-smoking zone
(d)
Density zone
116.
Consider the following for the cultural significance of the place in
conservation process:
1.
Reconstruction
2.
Restoration
1 only
(b)
2 only
(c)
Both 1 and 2
(d)
Neither 1 nor 2
Renovation
Preservation
Rehabilitation
Restoration
(a)
2, 3 and 4
(b)
1, 2 and 3
(c)
1, 2 and 4
(d)
1, 3 and 4
119.
(a)
Conduction
(b)
Insulation
(c)
Radiation
(d)
Convection
Power usage
(b)
Compressor capacity
(c)
Cooling capacity
(d)
120. The enclosed part of a room projecting into the open space on any upper
floor of a building is called
(a)
Balcony
(b)
Chajja
(c)
Revas projection
(d)
Box projection