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1. Which architectural movement focused on 'less is more'?

a. Modernism

b. Baroque

c. Neo-Gothic

d. Deconstructivism

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2. Which tool is commonly used for making accurate curves in drafting?

a. French curve

b. Compass

c. Ruler

d. Set square

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3. Which of the following provides structural stability in earthquakes?

a. Base isolators

b. Heavy roof slab

c. Shear walls

d. Facade panels

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4. Which famous mosque is an example of Persian-Islamic architecture in India?

a. Jama Masjid

b. Bibi Ka Maqbara

c. Kailasa Temple

d. Akshardham

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5. Which city is known for its unique Stepwell architecture?

a. Patan

b. Mysore

c. Coimbatore

d. Gwalior

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6. What does the term "fenestration" refer to?

a. Foundation layout

b. Arrangement of windows and openings

c. Floor slope

d. Pillar spacing

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7. Which of the following describes a parametric design?

a. Based on traditional ratios

b. Hand-drawn sketches

c. Linear symmetry

d. Algorithm-based form generation

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8. Which architectural feature is commonly found in Buddhist stupas?

a. Harmika

b. Dome

c. Lotus cap

d. Arch

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9. Which building element prevents water from seeping into the basement?

a. Damp proof course

b. Skylight

c. Waterproofing membrane

d. Cornice

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10. Which type of perspective shows two vanishing points?

a. One-point perspective

b. Two-point perspective

c. Three-point perspective

d. Isometric view

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11. Which of the following tools is essential for creating isometric drawings?

a. Triangle scale

b. Set square

c. Compass

d. T-square

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12. What is the use of zoning in urban planning?

a. Separate land use areas

b. Show materials

c. Draw roof plan

d. Show traffic pattern

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13. Which building uses reinforced concrete shells for its design?

a. Red Fort

b. India Habitat Centre

c. Sydney Opera House

d. Taj Mahal

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14. Which of the following is an example of biomimicry in architecture?

a. Building shaped like a lotus

b. Termite-inspired cooling vents

c. Glass cube structure

d. Wooden columns

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15. Which line weight is used for cutting planes in architectural drawings?

a. Thin solid line

b. Dashed line

c. Center line

d. Thick solid line

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16. What is a gopuram in South Indian temples?

a. Entrance tower

b. Pillar

c. Hallway

d. Prayer platform

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17. Which geometric principle is used in the design of domes?

a. Square root theory

b. Circular symmetry

c. Axial division

d. Angular stress

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18. Which traditional element in Indian architecture allows light but ensures privacy?

a. Facade

b. Slab

c. Jaali

d. Column

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19. What is the function of a verandah in traditional Indian homes?

a. Outdoor shaded space

b. Kitchen area

c. Storage

d. Bedroom

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20. Which of the following is a visual representation of a building’s side view?

a. Plan

b. Elevation

c. Section

d. Contour

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21. Which of the following is a renewable building material?

a. Burnt Brick

b. Cement

c. Bamboo

d. Steel

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22. Who designed the Capitol Complex in Chandigarh?

a. Charles Correa

b. Le Corbusier

c. B.V. Doshi

d. Frank Lloyd Wright

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23. What does a bubble diagram represent in architectural planning?

a. Spatial relationship between functions

b. Wall layout

c. Window details

d. Column placement

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24. Which type of roof is best suited for heavy rainfall areas?

a. Flat roof

b. Curved roof

c. Sloped roof

d. Thatched roof

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25. Which of these is a feature of Baroque architecture?

a. Flat surfaces

b. Dramatic curves

c. Minimalism

d. Steel structure

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26. Which type of plan helps to understand furniture arrangement?

a. Floor Plan

b. Reflected Ceiling Plan

c. Foundation Plan

d. Site Plan

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27. What is the purpose of contour lines in a site plan?

a. Mark utilities

b. Show vegetation

c. Show elevation levels

d. Show water lines

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28. Which component of a staircase provides the flat horizontal surface?

a. Tread

b. Riser

c. Beam

d. Stringer

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29. Which of these techniques is used to create optical illusion in architecture?

a. Staircase

b. Elevation

c. Drawings

d. Trompe-l'œil

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30. Which architectural structure is considered one of the best examples of Dravidian style?

a. Buland Darwaza

b. Meenakshi Temple

c. Sanchi Stupa

d. India Gate

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31. What is a clerestory window used for?

a. For drainage

b. To bring daylight into central space

c. To support roofing

d. To decorate walls

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32. Which of the following Indian cities is designed in grid-iron pattern?

a. Jaipur

b. Mumbai

c. Chennai

d. Hyderabad

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33. Which of the following is NOT used for shading a building facade?

a. Jaali

b. Brise Soleil

c. Louvers

d. Clerestory

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34. What is the primary function of an atrium in architecture?

a. Storage

b. Bedroom

c. Central light-filled space

d. Staircase space

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35. Which part of a column is located at the bottom?

a. Capital

b. Base

c. Shaft

d. Crown

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36. Which drawing symbol represents a staircase?

a. Arrowed stepped lines

b. Square box

c. Zigzag lines

d. Triangle symbol

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37. What is the ideal orientation of a house in hot and dry climates in India?

a. North-East

b. South

c. South-West

d. North

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38. Which famous Indian building follows Indo-Saracenic architectural style?

a. Vidyasagar Setu

b. Victoria Memorial

c. India Gate

d. Sanchi Stupa

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39. What is the shape of the base in a typical Hindu temple shikhara?

a. Octagon

b. Rectangle

c. Square

d. Circle

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40. Which element is used to support the horizontal load above a door or window?

a. Lintel

b. Pillar

c. Arch

d. Sill

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41. Which feature helps control direct sunlight in modern tropical buildings?

a. False ceiling

b. Overhangs

c. Steel columns

d. Low-e glass

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42. Which of the following spaces is typically double-height in design?

a. Kitchen

b. Bedroom

c. Toilet

d. Living Room

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43. What does HVAC stand for in building design?

a. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

b. Hardware Ventilation Control

c. Heavy Vent Cap

d. Horizontal Volume Architecture

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44. Which building material is made by mixing cement, sand, gravel, and water?

a. Brick

b. Mortar

c. Concrete

d. Clay

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45. Which architect is known for the design of the Indian Parliament building?

a. Sir Edwin Lutyens

b. Sir Herbert Baker

c. Le Corbusier

d. Laurie Baker

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46. Which of the following would best reflect a one-point perspective?

a. A long hallway viewed from one end

b. Plan drawing of a room

c. Front elevation of a house

d. A staircase from top view

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47. Which famous structure is based on Fibonacci spiral geometry?

a. Sydney Opera House

b. Eiffel Tower

c. Pyramids of Giza

d. Guggenheim Museum

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48. Which symbol is used to indicate north direction in architectural plans?

a. N-S Arrow

b. Star symbol

c. Elevation line

d. Grid dot

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49. What is a “colonnade” in architecture?

a. Wall opening

b. A balcony

c. A row of columns

d. A type of flooring

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50. Which of the following is a key feature of Mughal architecture?

a. Wooden pillars

b. Flat roofs

c. Domes

d. Spiral columns

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51. Which type of arch is used for Gothic windows?

a. Segmental arch

b. Round arch

c. Pointed arch

d. Flat arch

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52. Which of the following is a load-bearing element?

a. Glass partition

b. Wall

c. Window frame

d. Door

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53. What is the use of a CAD layer in architectural software?

a. To organize elements

b. To color walls

c. To zoom views

d. To print directly

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54. Which structure is the tallest example of Indo-Islamic architecture?

a. Jama Masjid

b. Qutub Minar

c. Sanchi Stupa

d. Charminar

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55. Which architectural element is used to reduce heat and provide privacy?

a. Facade

b. Slab

c. Beam

d. Jaali

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56. Which of these is NOT a classical column order?

a. Doric

b. Ionic

c. Cylindrical

d. Corinthian

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57. Which plan is drawn to show a building's relationship to its surroundings?

a. Site Plan

b. Floor Plan

c. Section

d. Perspective View

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58. Which Indian architect received the Pritzker Prize in 2018?

a. B.V. Doshi

b. Charles Correa

c. Raj Rewal

d. Anupama Kundoo

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59. What is the main function of louvers in a building?

a. Support beams

b. Ventilation

c. Decoration

d. Lighting

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60. Which structure is known for its spiral design in Chandigarh?

a. Open Hand Monument

b. Tower of Silence

c. ISKCON Temple

d. India Gate

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61. Which architectural style uses curves and fluid shapes inspired by nature?

a. Modernism

b. Colonial

c. Baroque

d. Organic Architecture

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62. Which software is primarily used for 2D drafting in architecture?

a. Photoshop

b. SketchUp

c. AutoCAD

d. Blender

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63. What is the purpose of a ramp in public buildings?

a. Water flow

b. Accessible movement

c. Architectural feature

d. Lighting tool

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64. What does 'scale' represent in architectural drawings?

a. Proportion of drawing to real structure

b. Page size

c. Thickness of lines

d. Measurement tool

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65. Which structure was built as a tomb and a symbol of love?

a. Charminar

b. Taj Mahal

c. Red Fort

d. Qutub Minar

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66. Which of the following best represents symmetry in architecture?

a. Equal distribution of elements

b. Random placement of forms

c. Tilted geometry

d. Abstract layout

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67. In which Indian city is the IIM campus designed by Louis Kahn located?

a. Bangalore

b. Kolkata

c. Mumbai

d. Ahmedabad

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68. Which of the following architects is associated with Brutalist architecture?

a. Le Corbusier

b. Zaha Hadid

c. Norman Foster

d. B.V. Doshi

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69. What is the name of the upper part of a column?

a. Base

b. Shaft

c. Capital

d. Plinth

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70. Which Indian city is known for its stepwell architecture?

a. Delhi

b. Patan

c. Chennai

d. Shillong

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71. Which part of a staircase supports the vertical height between steps?

a. Tread

b. Lintel

c. Wall

d. Riser

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72. What is the use of hatching in architectural drawings?

a. Shading

b. Material identification

c. Dimensioning

d. Lighting effects

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73. Which of the following is an energy-efficient building material?

a. Bamboo

b. Plastic

c. Steel

d. Aluminum

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74. What is the role of a lintel in a structure?

a. Decorative element

b. Base support

c. Support above doors and windows

d. Skylight frame

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75. Which of the following is a 3D modeling software used by architects?

a. Photoshop

b. SketchUp

c. Excel

d. Canva

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76. Which ancient civilization is known for pyramid architecture?

a. Egyptian

b. Mayan

c. Greek

d. Roman

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77. What is the primary purpose of a floor plan?

a. Show room layout

b. Show furniture

c. Indicate materials

d. Show arrangement of interior spaces

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78. Which of the following is a famous example of Gothic architecture?

a. Colosseum

b. Notre-Dame Cathedral

c. Taj Mahal

d. Charminar

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79. Which material is best known for thermal insulation in roofs?

a. Brick

b. Glass

c. Foam board

d. Aluminum

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80. What does a site plan typically show in architecture?

a. Layout of the entire plot

b. Wall sections

c. Column details

d. Furniture design

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81. Which of these is an example of Islamic architecture?

a. Red Fort

b. Taj Mahal

c. Pyramid

d. Akshardham Temple

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82. Which traditional Indian element reduces heat in desert homes?

a. False Ceiling

b. Steel walls

c. Jaali

d. Glass panels

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83. What is the function of a ‘Facade’?

a. Front of a building

b. Drainage system

c. Side gate

d. Foundation wall

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84. Which architectural element allows natural light from the roof?

a. Pillar

b. Cornice

c. Plinth

d. Skylight

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85. What is a cantilever in architecture?

a. A type of dome

b. A projecting beam without support

c. A base column

d. A slanted wall

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86. Which architect is famous for the concept “Form follows Function”?

a. Louis Sullivan

b. Le Corbusier

c. Frank Gehry

d. Charles Correa

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87. Which geometric shape offers the most balanced symmetry?

a. Square

b. Circle

c. Triangle

d. Pentagon

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88. Which style of architecture does the Lotus Temple represent?

a. Expressionist

b. Mughal

c. Dravidian

d. Modernist

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89. Which of the following is used for passive cooling in traditional buildings?

a. Metal Sheets

b. Cement Walls

c. Courtyards

d. Plastic Roofing

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90. Which drawing best shows the height of a building?

a. Plan View

b. Elevation View

c. Section View

d. Perspective View

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91. What is an 'elevation' in architectural drawing?

a. Foundation sketch

b. Furniture layout

c. Roof design

d. Side view of the building

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92. Which Indian architect is known for cost-effective housing using local materials?

a. Charles Correa

b. Raj Rewal

c. Laurie Baker

d. Hafeez Contractor

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93. Which of the following shapes is most structurally stable?

a. Triangle

b. Circle

c. Square

d. Hexagon

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94. What does a 'section view' in architecture show?

a. Top View

b. Internal cut-through of structure

c. Only walls

d. Foundation view

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95. Which structure uses flying buttresses?

a. Gothic Cathedral

b. Greek Temple

c. Modern Skyscraper

d. Bungalow

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96. Who designed the Fallingwater house?

a. Le Corbusier

b. Frank Lloyd Wright

c. B.V. Doshi

d. Zaha Hadid

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97. What is the function of a 'truss' in buildings?

a. Support roof structures

b. Decorate walls

c. Improve lighting

d. Add windows

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98. Which of these is a traditional Indian vernacular house type?

a. Mud hut

b. Bungalow

c. Penthouse

d. Duplex

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99. Which shape forms the base of a typical dome?

a. Square

b. Circle

c. Triangle

d. Rectangle

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100. Which perspective drawing shows all three dimensions realistically?

a. Plan View

b. Elevation View

c. Three-Point Perspective

d. Section View

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