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  1. 1.
    According to Nueferts spatial data the minimum space required for a man with luggage in both hands.
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    100 cm
    According to Ernst Neufert's architectural data, the minimum space required for a person with luggage in both hands is 100 cm.
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  2. 2.
    The wood joint used for the laying of flooring boards of cabinets and shelves:
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    Tongue and Groove Joint
    Tongue and groove joints are commonly used for flooring boards, panels, and shelves to align and lock adjacent boards together.
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  3. 3.
    The type of brick masonry in which the alternate courses of headers and stretchers are distinctly seen:
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    English Bond
    English bond consists of alternate courses of headers and stretchers, providing high structural strength.
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  4. 4.
    The flat-roofed, rectangular structure with inward sloping sides that marked the burial sites in ancient Egypt:
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    Mastaba
    A mastaba is an ancient Egyptian tomb with a flat roof and sloping sides, built over an underground burial chamber.
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  5. 5.
    The Chaithya hall of Buddhist architecture was used for:
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    Prayer
    A Chaitya is a Buddhist shrine or prayer hall containing a stupa.
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  6. 6.
    The Shore temple of Mahabalipuram was built of:
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    Granite
    The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram is constructed from finely cut blocks of granite.
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  7. 7.
    The Symmetrical arrangement in which only a single plane can divide the whole composition into identical halves:
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    Bi-lateral
    Bilateral symmetry refers to an arrangement where an object or composition can be divided into identical halves by a single plane.
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  8. 8.
    A line plane or volume of reference to which other elements in a composition can relate:
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    Datum
    A datum is a line, plane, or volume that references and organizes other elements in an architectural composition.
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  9. 9.
    Identify the building of thin shell structure:
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    Kresge Auditorium, USA
    The Kresge Auditorium at MIT, designed by Eero Saarinen, is a prominent example of a thin-shell concrete dome structure.
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  10. 10.
    Which of these is not a Leonardo Da Vinci Painting?
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    The Old Guitarist
    'The Old Guitarist' is a famous painting by Pablo Picasso, not Leonardo Da Vinci.
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  11. 11.
    The Chroma of a colour can be changed by adding _____ to the colour?
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    Grey
    Adding grey (neutralizing color) alters the chroma (saturation or purity) of a color without significantly changing its value.
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  12. 12.
    Equitable use, Flexibility in use and tolerance for error are the principles of _____?
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    Universal Design
    These are part of the core seven principles of Universal Design.
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  13. 13.
    The Architect who quoted that God is in the details is:
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    Mies Van der Rohe
    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe famously popularized the phrase 'God is in the detail'.
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  14. 14.
    An equilateral spiral is also called:
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    Archimedean Spiral
    An Archimedean spiral is also known as an arithmetic or equilateral spiral because the distance between successive turnings is constant.
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  15. 15.
    Shear force and bending moment diagrams are the analytical tools that determine _____ of a member in a structure such as beam:
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    All of the three
    Shear force and bending moment values help determine structural requirements including member type, size, and material selection.
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  16. 16.
    Maximum bending moment for a cantilevered beam subjected to uniformly distributed load over the entire span of the beam occurs at:
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    Fixed end
    For a cantilever beam under UDL, the maximum bending moment occurs at the fixed support.
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  17. 17.
    It is an optical instrument used to establish or verify points in the same horizontal plane during levelling and surveying:
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    Level
    An optical level is used to establish points in a horizontal plane.
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  18. 18.
    Which of these is not a mechanical treatment of Iron?
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    Tempering
    Tempering is a thermal (heat treatment) process, whereas drawing, forging, and rolling are mechanical working processes.
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  19. 19.
    The pile that is suited for marine structures:
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    Disc Pile
    Disc piles are specifically suited for marine structures and piers.
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  20. 20.
    A measure of total heat flow through a window or door from inside to outside air is called:
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    U-Factor
    U-factor (or U-value) measures the rate of heat transfer and how well a window or door insulates.
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  21. 21.
    A window above a window or door is called:
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    Transom
    A transom is a window or architectural element set above the transom of a door or another window.
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  22. 22.
    Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain is an example of which style of architecture?
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    Moorish Architecture
    The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex exemplifying Moorish architecture.
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  23. 23.
    Closed pillared halls found in Dravidian temples are called:
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    Rangamantapa
    Rangamantapa refers to the enclosed pillared hall in temple architecture.
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  24. 24.
    Which among these was not built during the slave dynasty?
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    Buland Darwaza
    Buland Darwaza was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar, whereas the others belong to the Delhi Sultanate (Slave/Khilji dynasties).
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  25. 25.
    The combined effect of radiation, air temperature and air velocity is assessed by:
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    Globe Thermometer
    A globe thermometer is used to measure mean radiant temperature and combined thermal comfort parameters.
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  26. 26.
    Minimum thickness required for a RCC slab to have a half hour fire rating according to NBC part-IV is:
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    75 mm
    According to the National Building Code (NBC), the minimum thickness for an RCC slab with a 0.5-hour fire rating is 75 mm.
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  27. 27.
    Author of the book - A Pattern language is:
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    Christopher Alexander
    'A Pattern Language' was written by Christopher Alexander and co-authors.
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  28. 28.
    Hierarchical arrangement of individuals into social classes, castes and divisions within a society is called:
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    Social Stratification
    Social stratification is the hierarchical categorization of people into socioeconomic strata.
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  29. 29.
    The substances added to the plastic compound to improve the material property of the plastic:
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    Plasticizers
    Plasticizers are additives added to plastics to increase flexibility, workability, or extensibility.
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  30. 30.
    A cylinder or hollow box sunk into the ground to facilitate the foundation work for bridge piers:
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    Caisson
    A caisson is a watertight retaining structure used as a bridge pier foundation.
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  31. 31.
    A cage or box filled with rocks, concrete or soil for use in road building and landscaping:
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    Gabion wall
    A gabion is a cage, cylinder, or box filled with rocks, concrete, or sometimes soil for use in civil engineering and landscaping.
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  32. 32.
    Auditorium Building, Wainwright Building and Reliance Building are example of:
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    Chicago Style
    These buildings are classic exemplars of the Chicago School of architecture.
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  33. 33.
    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:
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    Work Break Down
    A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) decomposes a project into smaller, manageable components.
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  34. 34.
    The religious precinct of the ancient city of Ur:
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    Temenos
    A temenos is a piece of land marked off for sacred uses, serving as the religious precinct in ancient cities like Ur.
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  35. 35.
    The miniature turrets in the Shikara of Khajuraho temples are called:
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    Urusringa
    Urusringas are subsidiary spires or miniature turrets clustered around the main shikhara.
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  36. 36.
    The large rock cut temple, Kailasanatha is located in:
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    Ellora
    The Kailash temple is the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temple located in Cave 16 of the Ellora Caves.
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  37. 37.
    In Orissan temple architecture of Indo Aryan style, Jagamohan means:
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    The Pillared Hall
    In Kalinga architecture, the Jagamohan is the assembly hall or pillared mandapa in front of the sanctum.
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  38. 38.
    Aranya housing project of Indore was designed by:
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    B V Doshi
    Aranya Low Cost Housing in Indore was designed by Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi.
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  39. 39.
    The dome of Florence cathedral built during 1420-34, was designed by:
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    Filipo Brunelleschi
    Filippo Brunelleschi engineered and designed the magnificent dome of the Florence Cathedral (Duomo).
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  40. 40.
    The Dutch art and architecture movement which propagated the idea of using verticals, horizontals and primary colours with black and white for compositions:
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    Neoplasticism
    De Stijl, also known as Neoplasticism, advocated pure abstraction and universality by a reduction to the essentials of form and color.
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  41. 41.
    This particular command in Auto CAD allows one to create copies of objects arranged in regular pattern:
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    Array
    The ARRAY command in AutoCAD creates copies of objects in rectangular, polar, or path patterns.
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  42. 42.
    Perspective Plan is prepared by the Department of Town Planning for a :
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    State
    A Perspective Plan is a long-term macro-level spatial plan generally prepared at the state level.
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  43. 43.
    A gallery formed by a colonnade open on one or more sides, usually on upper floor of a building is called a:
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    Loggia
    A loggia is a covered gallery or corridor open to the air on at least one side.
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  44. 44.
    Which was the first iron bridge built?
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    Coalbrookdale Bridge
    The Iron Bridge at Coalbrookdale, England, built in 1779, was the first major bridge in the world made from cast iron.
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  45. 45.
    Which one of these architects was influenced by cubism?
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    Le Corbusier
    Le Corbusier was heavily influenced by Purism and Cubism in his early architectural and painting works.
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  46. 46.
    Minimum width of footpath to be provided in mixed use area according to URDPFI guidelines is:
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    1.8 m
    URDPFI guidelines specify a minimum footpath width of 1.8 meters for mixed-use areas.
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  47. 47.
    The concept of linear city was proposed by:
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    Soria Y Mata
    Arturo Soria y Mata proposed the concept of the Linear City (Ciudad Lineal) in the late 19th century.
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  48. 48.
    An ancient city planned by Hippodamus:
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    Miletus
    Hippodamus of Miletus is considered the father of urban planning, known for planning the city of Miletus on a grid iron pattern.
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  49. 49.
    CRZ III A for densely populated rural area reduced the No Development Zone from 200 m to:
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    50 m
    Under CRZ regulations, for densely populated rural areas (CRZ III A), the No Development Zone (NDZ) is reduced to 50 meters from the HTL.
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  50. 50.
    Pritzker Architecture prize for 2019 was won by:
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    Arata Isozaki
    Arata Isozaki was awarded the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2019.
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  51. 51.
    Identify the renewable energy commonly sourced at residence level:
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    Solar
    Solar energy (photovoltaic and solar thermal) is the most commonly tapped renewable energy source at the residential scale.
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  52. 52.
    According to NBC Part-IV the width of entry for fire fighting vehicle into a premise shall not be less than:
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    4.5 m
    National Building Code Part IV stipulates a minimum width of 4.5 meters for fire tender access entry.
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  53. 53.
    The clear width of entrance and exit to be provided for a wheel chair user is:
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    900 mm
    Barrier-free design standards recommend a minimum clear door width of 900 mm for wheelchair accessibility.
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  54. 54.
    Common name for Lagerstreomia Speciosa:
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    Pride of India
    Lagerstroemia speciosa is commonly known as the Pride of India or Queen Crape Myrtle.
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  55. 55.
    Clarence Perry (1929) defined the radius of a neighbourhood to be:
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    1/2 Mile
    In Clarence Perry's Neighbourhood Unit concept, the radius is typically defined as 1/2 mile (approx. 800 meters), walkable within 5-10 minutes.
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  56. 56.
    The supernatant liquid discharge from a septic tank is called
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    Effluent
    The clarified liquid discharged from a septic tank is known as effluent.
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  57. 57.
    The maximum height of parapet stipulated in KMBR is:
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    120 cm
    According to the Kerala Municipality Building Rules (KMBR), the maximum permissible height for a roof parapet is 120 cm.
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  58. 58.
    Which among these materials is not used for filtering water in Rainwater harvesting system?
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    Filter paper
    Filter paper is used in laboratory settings, not as a bulk filtering medium in rainwater harvesting filter beds.
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  59. 59.
    What is the maximum size of the coarse aggregate used in RCC?
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    20 mm
    Normally, 20 mm graded coarse aggregates are standard for standard RCC works.
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  60. 60.
    Buckling occurs in columns due to the action of:
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    Axial-compression force
    Buckling is a sudden failure mode caused by compressive stress in slender structural members like columns.
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  61. 61.
    What is the ampere of the switch that is required to fit a 1.5 ton air conditioner?
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    15 A
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  62. 62.
    Earthquake generated agitation when transmitted to a structure is called
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    Seismic Loading
    Seismic loading refers to the application of an earthquake-induced set of loads on a structure.
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  63. 63.
    The practice of clipping trees and shrubs into ornamental shapes:
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    Topiary
    Topiary is the horticultural practice of training perennial plants by clipping the foliage and twigs into ornamental shapes.
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  64. 64.
    The sum of all the energy required to produce any goods or services:
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    Embodied Energy
    Embodied energy is the sum of all energy consumed during the entire life cycle of a building material or product.
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  65. 65.
    A triangular space, formed in pairs, between the top of an arch and a rectangular frame:
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    Spandrel
    A spandrel is the triangular space between the curves of two arches and a rectangular framing above.
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  66. 66.
    The semi-basement storage room found below the ara in traditional Kerala house:
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    Nilavara
    Nilavara is the underground or semi-basement storage vault in traditional Kerala architecture.
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  67. 67.
    The optimum reverberation time for speech is _____ second / seconds:
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    1.0
    An optimum reverberation time around 1.0 second is typically desired for speech auditoriums to maintain intelligibility.
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  68. 68.
    Isopleths are lines representing equal
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    Temperature
    Isotherms represent equal temperature, but isopleths of temperature specifically connect points of equal temperature values in climatic maps.
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  69. 69.
    The shear walls are provided in tall buildings to with stand:
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    Lateral load
    Shear walls are rigid vertical walls designed to resist lateral forces such as wind and seismic loads.
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  70. 70.
    The aggregate mix ratio of M 15 concrete is:
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    1:2:4
    M15 grade concrete has a nominal mix ratio of 1:2:4 (cement:fine aggregate:coarse aggregate).
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  71. 71.
    The architect of Asian games village, New Delhi is:
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    Raj Rewal
    The Asian Games Village in New Delhi was designed by architect Raj Rewal.
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  72. 72.
    An example of herb is
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    Hibiscus
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  73. 73.
    A niche in the mosque indicating the direction of the prayer / qibla:
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    Mihrab
    A mihrab is a semicircular niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the qibla (direction of the Kaaba in Mecca).
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  74. 74.
    The Greek column with volutes in the capital is called:
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    Ionic
    The Ionic order is characterized by scroll-like ornaments called volutes on its capital.
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  75. 75.
    The urban open space in Roman cities:
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    Forum
    The Roman forum was the central public square and civic space in ancient Roman cities.
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  76. 76.
    Manduka vastu purusha mandala has _____ number of squares
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    64
    The Manduka mandala (or Chandita) consists of a grid of 64 (8x8) squares.
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  77. 77.
    Identify the wetland which is not a part of Ramsar site.
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    Aakulam Lake
    Akkulam Lake is not designated as a Ramsar site, unlike Ashtamudi, Sasthamkotta, and Vembanad-Kol.
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  78. 78.
    As per Bureau of Indian Standards the minimum water supply per capita per day is:
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    200 litres
    As per BIS standards, for residential buildings with flushing systems, water supply requirement is stipulated as 200 lpcd for higher standards.
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  79. 79.
    The trap provided outside the building before connecting to the public sewerage line:
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    Intercepting trap
    An intercepting trap is placed at the boundary of a building drainage system to prevent foul gases from the public sewer from entering.
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  80. 80.
    The instrument used to model the shadow formed on the building based on the location and sun path in that location:
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    Heliodon
    A heliodon is an architectural device used for testing the shadows cast by a model of a building under simulated sunlight.
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  81. 81.
    The red series of the modular man developed by Le Corbusier is based on the height of the:
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    Navel
    In Le Corbusier's Modulor system, the red series is based on the human height up to the navel.
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  82. 82.
    Who developed Ekistics the science of human settlements?
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    C A Doxiadis
    Constantinos A. Doxiadis developed Ekistics, the science of human settlements.
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  83. 83.
    The non binding action plan of UN made as an outcome of Earth summit of Rio in 1992 is called:
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    Agenda 21
    Agenda 21 is a non-binding UN action plan regarding sustainable development resulting from the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro (1992).
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  84. 84.
    The primary concept of work triangle in a kitchen is based on:
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    Proximity
    The kitchen work triangle optimizes the proximity between the sink, refrigerator, and stove for efficiency.
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  85. 85.
    The unit of loudness is
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    Decibel
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  86. 86.
    The minimum scale in which the Site plan should be drawn and submitted along with the application for building permit according to KMBR:
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    1:400
    According to KMBR, the site plan for a building permit application must be drawn at a scale of not less than 1:400 (or 1:500 depending on exact sub-clauses, but key specifies 1:400).
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  87. 87.
    Which of the following buildings is not designed by Frank Gehry?
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    Hearst Tower
    Hearst Tower in New York was designed by Norman Foster, whereas the others are works of Frank Gehry.
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  88. 88.
    The method of vegetative propagation in which a part of the parent plant is made to root and then severed is called:
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    Layering
    Layering is a propagation technique where a stem attached to the parent plant is encouraged to develop roots before being severed.
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  89. 89.
    In KMBR, for buildings up to the height of 7 metres, the depth of side yard on one side may be reduced to
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    75 cm
    According to KMBR provisions, side yards can be relaxed under specific conditions for low-rise buildings.
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  90. 90.
    The first LEED rated building in India was Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre designed by architect:
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    Karan Grover
    Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre in Hyderabad was designed by architect Karan Grover.
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  91. 91.
    Bara Gumbad is situated in
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    Lodhi Gardens
    The Bara Gumbad is located within the Lodhi Gardens in New Delhi.
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  92. 92.
    Alhambra, Granada is an example of which style of architecture?
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    Moorish
    The Alhambra in Granada is a prime example of Moorish architecture.
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  93. 93.
    The direct stiffness method of calculating the loads and stresses in a structure is also called:
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    Finite element method
    The direct stiffness method is a matrix method of structural analysis that forms the basis of modern finite element analysis (FEM).
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  94. 94.
    The No Development Zone stipulated by CRZ rule for all islands is:
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    20 m
    Under CRZ notifications, the No Development Zone for coastal islands is stipulated as 20 meters from the High Tide Line.
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  95. 95.
    The architectural style of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai is:
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    Indo-Saracenic
    Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) is an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture blended with themes from Indian traditional architecture (Indo-Saracenic).
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  96. 96.
    The windows provided above the eye level are called:
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    Clerestory
    A clerestory is a high section of wall that contains windows above eye level to admit light into the core of a space.
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  97. 97.
    The term associated with Urban Design is:
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    Figure-Ground
    Figure-ground diagrams are standard analytical tools in urban design used to study built-mass and open-space relationships.
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  98. 98.
    A covering by leaves and wood chips placed around the plants to prevent the growth of weeds is called
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    Mulch
    Mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of soil, such as wood chips or leaves, to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
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  99. 99.
    The wall made with an external layer of glass and a high heat capacity internal layer separated by a layer of air is called:
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    Trombe
    A Trombe wall is a passive solar heating system featuring a mass wall facing the sun with an external glass pane and air space.
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  100. 100.
    The type of masonry in which each stone is made to look prominent is called:
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    Rustication
    Rusticated masonry is a type of ashlar masonry where the visible face of each stone is textured with exaggerated, roughened, or recessed joints.
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