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2007 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2007

Hemadpanthi style of temples belongs to

A

Himalaya

B

Deccan

C

Orissa

D

Kerala

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2007 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2007

A building in which the roof is perfectly hemispherical on the inside and a shallow dome on the outside is

A

Hagia Sophia

B

Pantheon

C

Parthenon

D

Gol Gumbaz

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2007 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2007

In Islamic architecture, the device used for placing a perfect circular dome over a square plan is called a

A

Mehrab

B

Scroll

C

Mastaba

D

Squinch

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2007 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2007

Match the architect-planners in Group I with their contributions in Group II.
Group I
P. Hippodamus
Q. Michelangelo
R. Leon Battista Alberti
S. Daniel Burnham
Group II
1. City Beautiful
2. Star-shaped plan
3. Grid iron plan
4. Campidoglio
5. St. Peter’s Square

A

P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1

B

P-3, Q-5, R-2, S-4

C

P-4, Q-1, R-5, S-3

D

P-3, Q-2, R-1, S-5

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2007 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2007

Match the styles of architecture in Group I with the elements in Group II.
Group I
P. Khajuraho
Q. Dravidian
R. Hoysala
S. Himalayan
Group II
1. Star-shaped Garbhagriha
2. Gopuram
3. Pyramidal Roof
4. Urushringa

A

P-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3

B

P-4, Q-2, R-1, S-3

C

P-2, Q-4, R-3, S-1

D

P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1

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2007 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2007

The correct sequence of generic elements in a Classical Order arranged from top to bottom is

A

Architrave → Frieze → Capital → Cornice → Shaft → Pedestal → Base

B

Architrave → Capital → Cornice → Frieze → Base → Shaft → Pedestal

C

Cornice → Frieze → Architrave → Capital → Shaft → Base → Pedestal

D

Cornice → Capital → Frieze → Architrave → Shaft → Pedestal → Base

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2007 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2007

Match the architectural styles in Group I with the construction systems in Group II. Group I: P. Greek, Q. Roman, R. Indian, S. Gothic. Group II: 1. Semi-circular arch, 2. Trabeation, 3. Corbelling, 4. Pointed arch

A

P-2, Q-4, R-3, S-1

B

P-1, Q-2, R-4, S-3

C

P-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4

D

P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4

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2008 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2008

‘Entasis’ is a visual correction for end columns by providing

A

a slight convexity to the columns.

B

a slight concavity to the columns.

C

a major convexity to the columns.

D

a major concavity to the columns.

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2008 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2008

The first group of people to influence the architecture of South-east Asia and the Amaravati School of Art was

A

Sakas and Palas.

B

Satavahanas and Pandyams.

C

Pallavas and Guptas.

D

Rashtrakutas and Chalukyans.

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2008 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2008

Match the following:

A

P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4

B

P-3, Q-2, R-4, S-1

C

P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1

D

P-4, Q-2, R-3, S-1

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2008 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2008

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

Nagara – Agrahara – Pura – Kharvata

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2008 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2008

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

Sarvatobhadra, Prastara and Chaturmukha

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2008 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2008

Plans of Mohenjodaro and medieval Jaipur are based on:

A

grid pattern and sectoral allocation of zoning.

B

radial pattern and grid allocation of zoning.

C

clustered pattern and segregated allocation of zoning.

D

centralized pattern and composite allocation of zoning.

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2009 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2009

The number of intersecting arches that support Bijapur’s Gol Gumbaz is

A

4

B

8

C

12

D

16

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2009 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2009

Match the individuals in Group I with the works in Group II:

Group I	Group II
P. Hippodamus	1. Aqueducts
Q. Vitruvius	2. Campidoglio
R. Michelangelo	3. Hagia Sophia
S. Constantine	4. Agora
	5. Hanging Gardens

A

P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3

B

P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-5

C

P-4, Q-5, R-1, S-3

D

P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2

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2009 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2009

Match the elements of a Buddhist Stupa in Group I with their traditional names in Group II:

Group I	Group II
P. Hemispherical Dome	1. Vedika
Q. Peripheral Railing	2. Anda
R. Entrance Gateway	3. Harmika
S. Portion above dome	4. Nagara
	5. Chaitya
	6. Torana

A

P-2, Q-1, R-6, S-3

B

P-2, Q-6, R-4, S-3

C

P-3, Q-1, R-5, S-2

D

P-5, Q-6, R-1, S-2

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2009 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2009

Identify the 'pre-historic' structures in the following:
P. Mastaba
Q. Dolmen
R. Menhir
S. Pylon
T. Stonehenge
U. Thermae

A

P, Q, R

B

R, T, U

C

Q, S, T

D

Q, R, T

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2009 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2009

Match the domes in Group I with their examples in Group II:

Group I	Group II
P. Dome with a huge central cut-out at the top	1. Pisa Cathedral
Q. Dome with slit windows at the springing level	2. St. Peter's Cathedral
R. Dome with an elliptical base	3. Pantheon
S. Dome on a drum with a lantern on top	4. Hagia Sophia

A

P-2, Q-1, R-3, S-4

B

P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4

C

P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1

D

P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2

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2009 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2009

Match the tombs in Group I with their architectural characteristics in Group II:

Group I	Group II
P. Tomb of Sher Shah	1. Irregular pentagonal site plan
Q. Tomb of Ghias-ud-din Tughlaq	2. Octagonal plan
R. Humayun's tomb	3. Gateway with four minarets
S. Akbar's tomb	4. Persian dome

A

P-4, Q-1, R-2, S-3

B

P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3

C

P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1

D

P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4

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2009 · Architecture and Planning · History and Theory of Architecture · Historical Architectural Traditions

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2009

Match the items in Group I with those in Group II: Group I P. Hypostyle hall Q. Ziggurat R. Acropolis S. Triumphal arch Group II 1. Roman architecture 2. Egyptian architecture 3. Assyrian architecture 4. Greek architecture

A

P-1, Q-3, R-4, S-2

B

P-2, Q-3, R-1, S-4

C

P-1, Q-4, R-2, S-3

D

P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1

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