ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015

ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 1

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Match the temples in Group I with their distinguishing features in Group II.

A

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

B

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

C

P-4, Q-2, R-5, S-1

D

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

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 2

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Mark the wrong statement

A

CPM usesactivity oriented network

B

In PERT deterministic conceptis used

C

CPM is extensively used in construction projects

D

In PERT, estimate oftime for activities are not so accurate and definite

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 3

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Dummyactivity in PERT / CPM networkis necessary when

A

Two activities have same ending node

B

Two activities have same starting node

C

When twoactivities share the samestarting and ending node

D

None of the above

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 4

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While estimating, centre line methodis specially adopted for

A

Hexagonal buildings

B

Rectangular buildings

C

Circular buildings

D

All the above

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 5

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Plinth area of the building does not include

A

Lift well, staircase and corridor area

B

Area of walls at thefloor level

C

Toilet and balcony area

D

Area of cantilevered porch

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 6

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In AUTOCAD,to draw perspective, which grid is used?

A

Rectangular

B

Pro-optic

C

Isometric

D

Parametric

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 7

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As per NBC 2005, match the statements about open space requirements in group I, with true or false in group II :

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 8

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Match the statements about color wheel in group I with True or False in group II:

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 9

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In Flemish bondbrick work

A

Each course consists of alternating stretchers and headers

B

Every second course consists of alternating stretchers and headers

C

Alternate course of headers and stretchers

D

All the bricks are laid as headers on the faces

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 10

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Tool for measuring and rating environmental performance of building in Indian context is

A

LEED

B

TERI

C

GRIHA

D

ECBC

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 11

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In Munsell colour system the purity of colour is described by

A

Chroma

B

Tone

C

Hue

D

Value

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 12

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Glazing supported by steel frame work independentof building columnsare called

A

Curtain wall glazing

B

Screen wall glazing

C

Structural glazing

D

Obscuredglass glazing

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 13

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Buildings which can respond to nature / outdoor environment by computer management systems to optimize the energy are called

A

Hi-tech buildings

B

Intelligent buildings

C

Green buildings

D

Zero energy buildings

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 14

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The shapeof the bending moment diagram having no external loadis always

A

Parabolic

B

Circular

C

Cubical

D

Linear

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 15

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A simply supported beam of span L carries a concentrated load W at its mid span, the maximum bending momentMis

A

$$\frac{WL}{4}$$

B

$$\frac{WL}{8}$$

C

$$\frac{WL}{16}$$

D

$$\frac{WL}{2}$$

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 16

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The author of “Design with Nature” book is

A

Philip Jodidio

B

Christopher Alexander

C

Robert Venturi

D

Jan L. McHarg

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 17

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The term Cohort in urban planning refers to

A

Land use classification of residential and institutional areas

B

Terrain mapping

C

Age and sex classification of population

D

Set of planning regulations

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 18

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Which one of the following is the best example for Skyway system (inter linked collection of enclosed pedestrian foot bridges)?

A

Minneapolis, USA

B

Board walk, Atlantic city

C

Curitiba, Brazil

D

Broadway Theatre District, New York

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 19

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In which type of climate, walls with high thermal inertia are found to be more suitable?

A

Cold climate

B

Temperate climate

C

Hot humid climate

D

Hot-dry climate

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 20

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Which one of the following would be most suitable for a high rise building in a high risk Seismic zone?

A

A building with L-shaped configuratio

B

A building with a symmetrical square shaped configuration

C

A building with a T-shaped configuratio

D

A building on stilts

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 21

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‘First town planner and inventor of orthogonal urban layoutis

A

Hippodamus

B

Dinocrates

C

Aristotle

D

Daniel Burnham

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 22

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Match the ancient town classification in Group I with their layout plan details in Group II :

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 23

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In master plan, topography is considered to be the most important criteria while routing which oneofthe following service lines?

A

Natural gas

B

Telephone and electrical power cables

C

Water supply line

D

Storm water and sewerline

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 24

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Match the botanical names of plants in Group I with their respective plant types in Group II :

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 25

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Match the historical garden styles in Group I features in Group II.

A

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

B

P-2, Q-4, R-3, 5-1

C

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

D

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

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 26

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Time required for the sound to decay to 60 dB is called

A

Delay time

B

Transient time

C

Reverberation time

D

Echo time

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 27

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Architectural light shelf is

A

A shelf where in electrical light fixtures are arranged in a way to uniformly illuminate the room

B

A horizontal surface that reflects day light deep into a building

C

A horizontal surface that prevents solar radiation into a building

D

A horizontal surface that prevents entry of bright natural day light into a building

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 28

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Which of the following lamp gives nearly monochromatic light?

A

Sodium vapour lamp

B

GLS lamp

C

Tube light

D

Mercury vapour lamp

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 29

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Under the influence of fluorescent lamps sometimes the wheels of rotating machinery appear to be stationery. This is due to

A

Luminescence effect

B

Low powerfactor

C

Fluctuation effect

D

Stroboscopic effect

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 30

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Excessive misdirected, obtrusive artificial lighting is called

A

Light pollution

B

Photo pollution

C

Luminous pollution

D

All the above

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 31

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Ground water is usually free from

A

Dissolved impurities

B

Both suspended anddissolved impurities

C

Suspended impurities

D

None of the above

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 32

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The type of grade separator generally preferred for the movement of vehicles at an intersection of two roads, without any interference is

A

Trumpet

B

Diamond interchange

C

Clover leaf

D

Delta

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 33

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Choose the word closest in meaning to replace the word OSTENSIBLE

A

Blatant

B

Insidious

C

Apparent

D

Ostentatious

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 34

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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
He was ........... success and eagerto create a namefor himself.

A

Sated by

B

Impassive to

C

Conceited to

D

Impatient for

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 35

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From the following options choose the correct alternative that best explains the idiom, “Writing on the wall”

A

Obvious truth

B

Foreboding

C

Prediction

D

Graffiti

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 36

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X can finish a work in 30 days, Y can finish a work in 12 days and Z can finish a work in 15 days. Y and Z start the work, but are forced to leave after 3 days. The remaining work was done by X in how many days?

A

9 days

B

16 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ days

C

8 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ days

D

18 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ days

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 37

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In a textile show room, the profit margin is 250% of the cost. If the cost increases by 30%, but the selling price remains constant, then what percentage of the selling price is the profit?

A

55%

B

62.85%

C

69.25%

D

72.35%

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 38

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Which oneof the following is the characteristic feature of the Dravidian style of Temple architecture?

A

Mandapa

B

Cupola

C

Curvilinear Shikara

D

Vimana

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 39

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Which oneofthe following is the oldest Stupa?

A

Stupa of Piprawah

B

Stupa of Bharahut

C

Stupa ofSanchi

D

Stupa of Amaravati

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 40

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In classical Greek architecture, name the top step of the stepped platform upon which colonnades of temple columns are placed?

A

Crepidoma

B

Base

C

Stylobate

D

Stereobate

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 41

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Name the architect who envisioned the “Broad Acre City” concept for the future and advocated “Organic Architecture” principles.

A

Frank Lloyd Wright

B

Alvar Alto

C

Eero Saarinen

D

Le-Corbusier

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 42

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Match the architects in Group I with their works in Group II:

A

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

B

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

C

P-3, Q-2, R-4, 8-1

D

P-1, Q-4, R-2, 8-3

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 43

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Which one of the following commandis used in AUTOCAD,to create one solid model from two or more separate solid shapes?

A

Add parts tool

B

Join

C

Subtract

D

Union

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 44

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As per NBC 2005, what will be the minimum area and the minimum width of the kitchen where separate dining area is provided?

A

Area shall not be less than 4.00 $$m^{2}$$, with a minimum width of 1500 mm.

B

Area shall not be less than 7.50 $$m^{2}$$, with a minimum width of 2100 mm.

C

Area shall not be less than 5.00 $$m^{2}$$, with a minimum width of 1800 mm.

D

Area shall not be less than 6.00 $$m^{2}$$, with a minimum width of 2000 mm.

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 45

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As per NBC 2005,for institutional buildings like hospitals, what will be the minimum width of the stair case, minimum width of the tread and maximum heightofriser?

A

Minimum width of staircase — 1500 mm, minimum width of tread — 250 mm and maximum height of riser — 190 mm.

B

Minimum width of staircase — 2000 mm, minimum width of tread — 300 mm and maximum height of riser — 150 mm.

C

Minimum width of staircase — 2000 mm, minimum width of tread — 250 mm and maximum heightof riser — 170 mm.

D

Minimum width of staircase — 2500 mm, minimum width of tread — 300 mm and maximum height of riser —- 150 mm.

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 46

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As per NBC 2005, match the statements about fire and life safety in group I, with true or false in group II.

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 47

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Which of the following statements are true?
1. Terrazo flooring may only be cast in place
2. Bitumenfelt is used as damp proofing material
3. Sandstoneis a sedimentary rock
4. Due to attack of dry rot, the timber cracks

A

1 and 4

B

2 and 3

C

1 and 3

D

3 and 4

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 48

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Match the items/statements in group I with those in group II:

A

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

B

P-5, Q-4, R-2, S-1

C

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

D

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

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 49

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The principal objective of implementing modular coordination is to

A

Improve productivity through reduction of wastages

B

Improve quality in the construction industry

C

Achieving repeatability and able to construct building at a lower cost

D

All the above

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 50

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Scientific discipline concerned with understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system aimingat effective utility and safety is called

A

Universal design

B

Anthropometrics

C

Ergonomics

D

Kinanthropometry

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 51

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An arch maybe subjected to

A

Shear force and thrust

B

Shear force and axial force

C

Bending moment and axial force

D

Thrust, bending momentand shearforce

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 52

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A three hinged arch is said to be

A

Statically determinate structure

B

Statically indeterminate structure

C

A bent beam

D

None of the above

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 53

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Structural steel contains following principal alloying elements

A

Lead, Tin, Aluminium

B

Zinc, Aluminium, Sulphur

C

Nickel, Chromium, Manganese

D

Tungsten, Molybdenum and Phosphorus

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 54

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In pre stressed concrete structures, the pre stressing of the concrete is done to compensate the stresses caused by

A

Working loads

B

Dynamic loads

C

Dead loads

D

Live loads

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 55

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The Urban open space knownfor its humanscale is

A

Place de la concorde, Paris

B

St. Peter’s square, Rome

C

Piazza del campo, Sienna

D

Piazza del popolo, Rome

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 56

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Garden city concept is advocated by

A

Le-Corbusier

B

Ebenezer Howard

C

Paolosoleri

D

Louis Khan

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 57

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During hurricanes, a primary cause of failure of concrete masonry wall is due to

A

Improperbase andstill flashing

B

A lack of vertical reinforcement

C

Poorly filled mortarjoints

D

In adequate numberofwall anchors

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 58

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Under LEEDrating system, to obtain Platinum rating the numberofpoints to be scored are

A

40-49 Points

B

50-59 Points

C

60-79 Points

D

80 Points and above

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 59

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The presence of acute non-specific symptomsin the majority of people caused by working in buildings with an adverse indoor environmentis called

A

Zero carbon building syndrome

B

Sustainable building syndrome

C

Sick building syndrome

D

Green building syndrome

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 60

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Bio-climatic architecture practises

A

Use of minimum energy, efficient equipment to meet lighting and air conditionin

B

Efficient waste and water management

C

Provide comfortable and hygienic indoor working condition

D

All the above

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 61

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Architect who pioneered vernacular sustainable eco-friendly architecture in India, with brick and otherlocally available materials is

A

Charles Correa

B

Laurie Baker

C

B.V. Doshi

D

A.P. Kanvinde

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 62

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While carrying out which one of the following activity the usual practise of balancing earth cutting andfilling is used?

A

Land reclamation

B

Footing excavation

C

Site grading

D

Sediment control

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 63

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While planning for a new settlement in a desert climate region, which one of the following design criteria with climate strategy will be best suitable?

A

Buildings should be placed in such a way with more open space all around to allow for free air movement, layout structure loose and scattered

B

Buildings should be continuous, densely grouped, with narrow openings and provide sheltering effect against winds.

C

Buildings to allow for more cross ventilation, free layout, tend to merge with nature.

D

Buildings shall be planned around bigger open spaces, courtyard type planning with bigger openings for more air circulation / movement.

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 64

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Which one of the following Indian Government Programme, addresses Housing for Slum Dwellers?

A

Indira Awas Yojana

B

Valmiki Ambedkar Malin Basti Awas Yojana

C

National Urban Livelihoods Mission Yojana

D

Rajiv Awas Yojana

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 65

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Match the common names of trees in Group I, with their botanical names in Group II:

A

P-3, Q-4, R-1, 5-2

B

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

C

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

D

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

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 66

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As per National Building Code, match the type of buildings in Group I, with acceptable indoor noise levels in Group II :

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 67

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Match the statements about Elevators & Escalators in Group I with True or False in Group II :

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 68

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As per National Building Code, match the different types of buildings in Group I with the recommended rate of air circulation in Group II:

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 69

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A train travelling at 50 kmph completely crosses another train having half its length and travelling in opposite direction at 40 kmph, in 12 seconds. It also passes a railway platform in 40 seconds. What is the length of the platform?

A

350m

B

355.55 m

C

395.25 m

D

415.65 m

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 70

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The ratio between the length and the breadth of a rectangular park is 2:1. If a man cycling along the boundary of the park at a speed of 18 kmph, completes one round in 10 minutes, then the area of the park in m?is

A

$$100,000 m^{2}$$

B

$$400,000 m^{2}$$

C

$$500,000 m^{2}$$

D

$$600,000 m^{2}$$

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 71

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A tankis filled in 7 hours by three pipes X, Y, and Z. The pipe Z is twice as fast as Y and Y is twice as fast as X. How much time will pipe X alonetaketo fill the tank?

A

35 hours

B

42 hours

C

49 hours

D

56 hours

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 72

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The angle of elevation of a ladder leaning against a wall is 60 degree, and the foot of the ladderis 3.60 m away from the wall. Then the length of the ladderis

A

7.2 m

B

7.0 m

C

6.6 m

D

6.4m

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 73

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Find the odd man out:
792, 363, 176, 427, 473, 561

A

473

B

561

C

792

D

427

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 74

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Whichoneof the following cannot be the square of natural number?

A

82369

B

19881

C

53947

D

30276

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 75

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As per Indian standards, average rate of water consumption per head per dayis

A

100 litres

B

135 litres

C

165 litres

D

200 litres

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 76

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In pressure supply mains, water hammerpressure is reduced by providing

A

Air valves

B

Sluice valves

C

Pressure relief valves

D

None of the above

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 77

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A pipe, which is installed in the house drainage system to preserve the water seal of trapsis called

A

Waste pipe

B

Soil pipe

C

Vent pipe

D

Antisiphonage pipe

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 78

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For treating the sewerageof a large city, which one of the following option is recommended?

A

A plant consisting of Imhoff tanks with low rate tricklingfilters

B

A sedimentation tank and an activated sludge treatment plant

C

Sedimentation tank with high rate trickling filters

D

None of the above

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 79

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According to Indian road congress the width of thecarriage way is

A

3.75 M for single lane

B

7.0 M for two lanes without raised kerbs

C

7.50 M for two lanes with raised kerbs

D

All the above

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ISRO Scientist or Engineer Architecture 2015 - Question 80

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On hill roads maximum superelevation should not exceed

A

8%

B

10%

C

12.5%

D

15%

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