PART–A

1. Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word underlined in the sentence below?
In a democracy, everybody has the freedom to disagree with the government.
(A) dissent (B) descent (C) decent (D) decadent
2. Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following
sentence.
Suresh’s dog is the one _______ was hurt in the stampede.
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(A) that (B) which (C) who (D) whom
3. After the discussion, Tom said to me “Please revert”. He expects me to ____
(A) retract (B) get back to him (C) move in reverse (D) Retreat
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4. The teacher ordered the students not to make_____ noise.
(A) a (B) an
(C) no article (D) the
5. Select the most suitable Synonym for the word ‘OSCILLATE’.
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(A) Prevaricate (B) Vacillate
(C) Negotiate (D) Eliminate
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6. Select the most suitable Synonym for the word ‘RENOUNCE’.
(A) Relinquish (B) Forgive
(C) Punish (D) Accept
7. Select the most suitable Antonym for the word ‘MITIGATE’.
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(A) Soothe (B) Abate

(C) Assuage (D) Aggravate
8. Select the most suitable Antonym for the word ‘LATITUDE’.
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(A) Fragility (B) Longitude
(C) Attraction (D) Oppression
9. Select the pair which shows the same relationship as OCEAN : SALINE.
(A) Honey : Bee (B) Rain : Fresh
(C) Rose : Red (D) Heaven : Paradise
10. Choose the word that best fits in the blank without changing the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
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If you do not _____ all your monthly expenses would exceed your income.
(A) economise (B) spend (C) save (D) splurge
11. Roshan is taller than Hardik who is shorter than Sushil. Niza is taller than Harry but shorter than
Hardik. Sushil is shorter than Roshan. Who is Tallest ?
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(A) Roshan (B) Sishil (C) Hardik (D) Niza

12. If ACNE is coded as 3, 7, 29, 11; then BOIL will be coded as
(A) 5, 31, 21, 25 (B) 5, 31, 19, 25
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(C) 5, 29, 19, 25 (D) 5, 29, 19, 27
13. A rat runs 20 m towards EAST and turns to right, runs 10 m and turns to right run 9 m and again turns
to left, runs 5 m and then turns to left, runs 12 m and finally turns to left and runs 6 m. Now which
directions is the rat facing?
(A) EAST (B) WEST
(C) SOUTH (D) NORTH

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14. Find out the missing number in the sequence 2, 6, 14, 26, __, 62.
(A) 52 (B) 54
(C) 42 (D) 44
15. In a group of 15 people, 7 read French, 8 read English while 3 of them read none of these two. How
many of them read French and English Both?
(A) 0 (B) 3
(C) 4 (D) 5
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16. Choose a diagram that depicts the correct relationship among Mother, Nurse, Teacher from the
following four numbered diagrams.
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(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

(A) (ii) (B) (iv)

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(C) (iii) (D) (i)
17. The roots of the quadratic equation 2x2-7x+2= 0 are
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(A) Rational and unequal (B) Real and equal
(C) Imaginary (D) Irrational
18. A man travelled a distance of 61 km in 9 hours. He travelled partly on foot @ 4 km/hr and partly on
bicycle @ 9 km/hr. The distance travelled on foot is
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(A) 14 km (B) 15 km
(C) 16 km (D) 17 km
19. Mohini took a loan of Rs. 1200 with simple interest for as many years as the rate of interest. If she paid
Rs. 972 as interest at the end of the loan period, what was the rate of interest?
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(A) 6 (B) 3.6 (C) 18 (D) 9
20. The diagonal of a rectangle is √41 cm and its area is 20 sq. cm. The perimeter of the rectangle must
be
(A) 9 cm (B) 18 cm (C) 20 cm (D) 41 cm
21. Who wrote the novel ‘Two States’.
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(A) Chetan Bhagat (B) Anurag Mathur
(C) Manju Kapoor (D) Girish Karnad
22. Vasco De Gama belong to which of the following countries?
(A) England (B) Portugal
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(C) France (D) Netherland
23. How many times Dr. Manmohan Singh became the prime minister of India?
(A) 4 (B) 3
(C) 2 (D) 1
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24. Which among the following state is not the part of ‘seven sisters’ states?
(A) Assam (B) Arunachal Pradesh
(C) Tripura (D) West Bengal
25. ‘Dili’ is the capital of which of the following countries?
(A) Peru (B) Afghanistan
(C) East Timor (D) Nigeria

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 PART–B

26. Adobe is:

(A) Sun baked brick made of fly ash
(B) A simple mixture of clay, sand, and water with a small amount of straw
(C) A lightweight building material suitable for multistoried buildings
(D) A comfortable place for living in a hot dry climate
27. ASHRAE standard 55 defines thermal comfort as:
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(A) Specific temperature and relative humidity combination
(B) Specific temperature range and air speed
(C) The condition of mind that expresses satisfaction with the thermal environment
(D) The balance between heat production and heat loss
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28. Match the ‘Green’ buildings listed in Group-I with their corresponding cities in Group-II.
Group-I Group-II
P. CII- Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre 1. Pune
Q. ITC Green Centre 2. Hyderabad
R. Infinity Benchmark 3. Gurgaon (Gurugram)
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S. Suzlon One Earth 4. Kolkata
5. New Delhi
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(A) P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-5
(B) P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1
(C) P-1, Q-3, R-5, S-2
(D) P-2, Q-1, R-5, S-4
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29. How many residential plots of 200 square meters each, can you get in a township if the area allocated
under roads, parks and all other uses is 45% of the total land area of 70 Hectares.
(A) 1925 (B) 1725
(C) 2050 (D) 1890
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30. DeWATS is the natural wastewater treatment system extensively researched and used by individuals
and communities in _____.
(A) Auroville (B) Tirupati
(C) Allahabad (D) Varanasi
31. The property of concrete measured by slump test is____
(A) Durability (B) Workability
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(C) Strength (D) Hardness
32. Which of the following fire extinguisher is recommended by NBC 2016 in order to extinguish an
electrical fire?
(A) Water Fire Extinguisher
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(B) Foam Fire Extinguisher
(C) Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher
(D) Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher
33. Which of the following is NOT considered a renewable energy source?
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(A) Geothermal (B) Wind
(C) Solar (D) Coal
34. The 'Mur neutralisant' and the 'Respiration exacte' are the building physics concepts articulated by:
(A) Le Corbusier
(B) Frank Lloyd Wright
(C) Robert Venturi
(D) Frank Gehry

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35. In the psychrometric chart, specific humidity lines are:
(A) Vertical (B) Horizontal
(C) Inclined (D) Curved lines
36. If x units are added to the length of the radius of a circle, what is the number of units by which the
circumference of the circle is increased?
(A) x (B) 2π
(C) 2πx (D) π x2
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37. The angles of a triangle are 2x + 35, 3x – 5 and 5x – 50 degrees. Then x =
(A) 10 degrees (B) 20 degrees
(C) 30 degrees (D) 40 degrees
38. The sides of a triangle are 30, 40 and 50 cm. Then this triangle is a
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(A) Right-angled triangle (B) Acute-angled triangle
(C) Obtuse-angled triangle (D) Equilateral triangle
39. _______ city aims to be a commercially viable city offering the highest quality of life within the lowest
environmental footprint. The headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is
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already established on the site.
(A) Amravati (B) Masdar
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(C) Helsinki (D) Stockholm
40. Three dimensions of sustainability are:
(A) Social, Energy, and Green
(B) Economic, Environmental and Energy
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(C) Social, Economic and Environmental
(D) Water, Forests, Energy
41. Match the ‘Green’ rating systems listed in Group-I with their corresponding countries in Group-II.
Group-I Group-II
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P. BREEAM 1. Japan
Q. CASBEE 2. UK
R. Green Star 3. Hong Kong
4. Australia
(A) P-2, Q-4, R-1 (B) P-2, Q-3, R-4
(C) P-1, Q-3, R-3 (D) P-2, Q-1, R-4
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42. Which one of the following is most efficient?
(A) Incandescent Lamp
(B) Fluorescent Tube light
(C) Compact Fluorescent lamp
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(D) Light Emitting Diode
43. Bottle Trap is used in
(A) Inspection chamber
(B) Washbasin
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(C) Bathing space
(D) European closet
44. Kath-Kuni is an indigenous construction technique of
(A) West Bengal
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(C) Himachal Pradesh
(D) Andhra Pradesh

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45. The Architect of India Habitat Centre, Delhi is_____.
(A) Joseph Allen Stein (B) Sharat das
(C) Raj Rewal (D) Charles Correa
46. In the context of green building certification, ‘LEED’ stands for:
(A) Lancaster Energy and Environment Design
(B) Leadership Energy Efficient Design
(C) Live Energy and Environmental Development
(D) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
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47. What is a green roof, also known as a living roof or sod roof?
(A) Simply a terrace with plants potted in containers or raised beds unattached to the infrastructure of
design.
(B) Rooftop supporting vegetation through systems of irrigation, drainage, and waterproofing to help
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cut the costs of home heating and cooling
(C) A terrace lined with photovoltaic panels that provide green energy
(D) Sloping roof in hilly terrain that is painted green to merge with surroundings.
48. Match the structures listed in Group-I with their corresponding location in Group-II
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Group-I Group-II
P. Matrimandir 1. Madurai
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Q. Lotus Temple 2. Auroville
R. Statue of Unity 3. Delhi
S. Meenakshi Temple 4. Kevadiya, Vadodara
5. New Delhi
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(A) P-2, Q-3, R-5, S-1 (B) P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-5
(C) P-1, Q-3, R-5, S-2 (D) P-2, Q-3, R-4, S-1
49. He is an Indian architect of British origin, known as the “conscience keeper of Indian architecture” and
famous as a builder of affordable homes for the poor
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(A) Laurie Baker
(B) Joseph Allen Stein
(C) Christopher Charles Benninger
(D) Charles Correa
50. Zone consisting of air, water and soil is known as_______.
(A) Hydrosphere (B) Lithosphere
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(C) Atmosphere (D) Biosphere
51. _________ is a futuristic building material that is totally natural – it comprises the root structure of fungi
and mushrooms. It can be encouraged to grow around a composite of other natural materials, like
ground up straw, in moulds or forms, then air-dried to create lightweight and strong bricks or other
shapes.
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(A) Mycelium (B) FungiCelium

(C) MushCelium (D) Fungi Crete
52. Tropical monsoon and equatorial climate are kinds of
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(A) Polar climate (B) Temperate climate
(C) Tropical climate (D) Frontal climate
53. Humans perspire when body temperature is warm and
(A) Precipitation is low
(B) Precipitation is high
(C) Humidity is high
(D) Humidity is low

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54. Dew point temperature is the temperature at which condensation begins when the air is cooled at
constant
(A) Volume (B) Entropy
(C) Pressure (D) Enthalpy
55. ______ located in Rajasthan is one of the deepest and largest step-wells of India.
(A) Agrasenke Baoli (B) Chand Baori
(C) Adalaj (D) Ranijiki Baori
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56. At any point on the saturation curve in the psychometric chart, the dry bulb temperature is always
(A) Less than the corresponding wet bulb temperature
(B) More than the corresponding wet bulb temperature
(C) Equal to the corresponding wet bulb temperature
(D) Cannot predict
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57. The humidity ratio or specific humidity is the mass of water vapour present in
(A) 1 m3 of wet air
(B) 1 m3 of dry air
(C) 1 Kg of wet air
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(D) 1 Kg of dry air
58. Which one of the following is NOT a critical factor while considering the ‘eco-friendliness’ of building
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material?
(A) Transportation distance
(B) Embodied energy
(C) Design Cost
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(D) Rate of self-generation
59. Light can be described as a small particle called
(A) Photon (B) Neutron
(C) Electron (D) Proton
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60. Star Rating of an Air Conditioner is determined by its

(A) Power Consumption
(B) Energy Efficiency Ratio
(C) Cooling Capacity
(D) Power of Compressor
61. Kalinga Architectural style is a distinct regional identity of
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(A) Madhya Pradesh

(B) Odhisa
(C) Tamilnadu
(D) Bihar
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62. What are lines drawn on a map connecting places having equal annual rainfall called?
(A) Isobars
(B) Isotherms
(C) Isohels
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(D) Isohyets
63. As a rule of thumb, moving from one trophic level to the next in a food chain involves an energy loss of
about_______
(A) 10%
(B) 30%
(C) 50%
(D) 90%

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64. FSC certified timbers are harvested from sustainable forests. What does FSC stand for?
(A) Fire Safety Council
(B) Forest Safety Committee
(C) Friendly Stewardship Council
(D) Forest Stewardship Council
65. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are commonly found in.......
(A) Paints and lacquers.
(B) Refrigerants and air-conditioners.
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(C) Household appliances
(D) Synthetic curtain fabric
66. The basic house module of a climate responsive, traditional house of _______ is Nalukettu with four
blocks built around an open courtyard.
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(A) Goa (B) Kerala
(C) Andhra Pradesh (D) Maharashtra
67. Granite is an example of
(A) Sedimentary rock (B) Metamorphic rock
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(C) Limestone rock (D) Igneous rock
68. Hemp Crete is a concrete-like material created from the _______
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(A) Construction waste from New Hampshire

(B) Large sized 3D printers
(C) Woody inner fibers of the hemp plant.
(D) Waste collected from coal mines
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69. Saltwater intrusion is the

(A) Movement of saline water into freshwater aquifers
(B) Mixing of surface saltwater and freshwater in rivers joining the oceans
(C) Process of purifying saltwater for drinking and agriculture.
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(D) Runoff of saltwater from irrigation systems
70. Which of the following natural stone found in Rajasthan, is recommended for large chemical process
floor area?
(A) Makrana Marble
(B) Kota Stone
(C) Mandana Stone
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(D) Dholpur Stone
71. Ozone-depleting substances are commonly found in which of the following products?
(A) Welding Rods
(B) Paints and lacquers
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(C) Refrigerants
(D) Cooking Gas
72. In a well-designed interior, ‘task lighting’ is
(A) Focused only on the work area and surrounded by unlit space.
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(B) Supplemental to the general lighting.
(C) Hardly ever used.
(D) Provided by coloured fluorescent lamps
73. Which of the following material will have the highest ‘thermal mass’ for the same dimensions?
(A) Wood
(B) Bamboo
(C) Sand Stone
(D) Pumice Stone

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74. Groundwater mining in coastal areas can
(A) Increase the salinity of groundwater
(B) Decrease the toxicity of groundwater
(C) Decrease the salinity of groundwater
(D) Increase the water table
75. The Nagpur Metro claims to generate nearly ___ of energy needed for its operations through solar
power.
(A) 35% (B) 85%
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(C) 65% (D) 22%
76. Commonly used raw material for manufacturing cement is:
(A) Slate (B) Sand Stone
(C) Lime Stone (D) Basalt
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77. More than 95% of solar cells produced worldwide are composed of the semiconductor material:
(A) Silicon
(B) Gallium
(C) Cadmium
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(D) Copper Indium Diselenide
78. Which of the following areas have more heat island effect?
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(A) Urban areas

(B) Coastal areas
(C) Wetlands
(D) Forest areas
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79. In India, the building sector accounts for approximately ____% of the total energy consumption
(A) 10 (B) 15
(C) 35 (D) 85
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80. In the context of Air Conditioning, VRV stands for
(A) Variable Refrigerant Volume
(B) Variable Recyclable Volume
(C) Velocity Reference Volume
(D) Velocity Revolution Volume
81. This is a renewable and sustainable energy source that relies on the constant temperature of the
earth.
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(A) Geothermal
(B) Solar Radiation
(C) Wind energy
(D) Hydel Power
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82. Named after the French engineer the _____ ____ uses a combination of thermal mass and glazing to
collect and store solar radiation so that it can be used to heat buildings.
(A) Le Corbu Wall
(B) Trombe Wall
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(C) Notre Dame Wall
(D) DGU Glass Wall
83. Which of the following is not a method of waste source reduction?
(A) Recycling
(B) Municipal Composting
(C) Incineration
(D) Low weight packing material

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84. Resistance in the context of electricity is measured in
(A) Henry
(B) Hertz
(C) Ohms
(D) Watts
85. Score required to get GRIHA LD four-star rating is:
(A) 81-95
(B) 71-95
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(C) 71-85
(D) Above 85
86. As per ECBC, the Energy Performance Index (EPI) of a building is its:
(A) Annual energy consumption in kilowatt-hours per square meter of the building area calculated
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after excluding the built-up area of unconditioned basements.
(B) Annual energy consumption in kilowatt-hours per square meter of the building area including the
built-up area of unconditioned basements.
(C) Energy consumption in kilowatt-hours per capita per day calculated on a yearly average.
(D) Annual net energy consumption in kilowatt-hours after deducting renewable energy produced in
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the premises
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87. Which of the following components of sunlight is commonly known as heat radiation?
(A) Yellow light
(B) Violet light
(C) Infrared radiation
(D) Green light
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88. During a refrigeration cycle, heat is rejected by the refrigerant in a

(A) Compressor
(B) Condenser
(C) Evaporator
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(D) Expansion valve
89. Due to air deflection, tall buildings can cause annoying winds with high velocities at street level. Which
of the following design measures can be the best remedy for the situation?
(A) Arrange two similar shaped buildings side by side.
(B) Try to avoid orientating the wider front against the prevailing wind direction.
(C) Raise the building one level from the ground and place it on pillars.
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(D) Form a widened base and orient it against the prevailing wind direction.
90. The most commonly used pump for lifting sewage is:
(A) Air pressure pump
(B) Centrifugal pump
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(C) Reciprocating pump
(D) Pneumatic pump
91. A housing project is proposed to be designed in a plot of 2 hectares. Maximum permissible FAR is 2.
The share of the numbers of dwelling units (DU) for MIG, LIG, and EWS is 1:2:3 having sizes of 55, 35
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and 25 sq.m respectively. The maximum number of DU which can be accommodated in the plot is
(A) 200
(B) 800
(C) 1200
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92. What is the wastewater from kitchen sinks called?
(A) Grey water (B) Black water
(C) Yellow water (D) Brown water
93. UNFCCC stands for
(A) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(B) United Nations Federation Convention on Climate Change
(C) United Nations Framework Council on Climate Change
(D) United Nations Federation Council on Climate Change
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94. According to the Sustainable Development Goal 13, the biggest threat towards development is:
(A) Climate change
(B) Pollution
(C) Indiscriminate Fishing
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(D) Population Growth
95. Out of the following, the maximum points in the LEED (New construction) rating system can be earned
through
(A) Sustainable Sites
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(B) Water Efficiency
(C) Materials and Resources
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(D) Energy and Atmosphere
96. Administratively, the Cold Desert Regions of India fall in these districts:
(A) Leh and Spiti
(B) Kargil and Shrinagar
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(C) Lahaul and Namasi
(D) Pulwama and Shrinagar
97. The ‘Bhonga’ is a vernacular construction type of _______ state that consists of a single cylindrically
shaped room and a conical roof.
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(A) Bihar
(B) Gujarat
(C) Assam
(D) Nagaland
98. The ratio of illumination at a working point indoor to total light available simultaneously outdoor is
known as
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(A) Daylight Factor
(B) Sky Component
(C) Internally reflected component
(D) Externally reflected component
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99. The most important factor that dictated the built form and structure of vernacular human settlements in
India is:
(A) Monarchy
(B) Climate
(C) Economy
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(D) Planning Regulations
100. 'Architecture Without Architects: a short introduction to non-pedigreed architecture' is a book about
vernacular architecture written by:
(A) Bernard Rudofsky
(B) R.W. Brunskill
(C) Paul Oliver
(D) Christopher Alexander

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