NATA SERIES
General-aptitude

Architectural Knowledge

15 previous year questions.

Volume: 15 Ques
Yield: Medium

High-Yield Trend

15
2023

Chapter Questions
15 MCQs

01
PYQ 2023
easy
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
Identify the four most appropriate architectural components that you find in the image of a vernacular African settlement (Marks will be awarded only if all answers are right)
vernacular African settlement
1
Conical roof
2
Tiled roof
3
Adobe construction
4
Deep overhang
5
Cluster
6
Fibre glass roof
7
Stone masonry
8
Wall paintings
02
PYQ 2023
medium
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
Identify four architectural/ building components that you find in the interior image of a hotel. (Marks will be awarded only if all answers are right)
building components
1
Railing
2
Steel columns
3
Atrium
4
Illusions
5
Dog legged staircase
6
Skylight
7
Helical staircase
8
Carpet
03
PYQ 2023
medium
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
Identify the four most appropriate architectural components in the tropical dwelling illustrated below: (Marks will be awarded only if all answers are right)
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1
Hipped roof
2
Concrete roof
3
Dormer windows
4
Bay windows
5
Raised plinth
6
Curved columns
7
Verandah
8
Brick walls
04
PYQ 2023
medium
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
Identify four architectural/ building components in the interior image given below: (Marks will be awarded only if all answers are right)
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1
Curvilinear pathways
2
Dry landscape
3
Skylights
4
Glass panels
5
Clad walls
6
Clerestory
7
Ample light
8
Steel truss
05
PYQ 2023
medium
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
Identify four architectural components in the interior image given below: (Marks will be awarded only if all answers are right)
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1
Clerestory
2
Courtyard
3
Landscape
4
Deck
5
Corinthian columns
6
Corridor
7
Decorative parapet
8
lonic columns
06
PYQ 2023
medium
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
"There are no straight lines or sharp corners in nature. Therefore, buildings must have no straight lines or sharp corners" Who said this?
1
Nari Gandhi
2
Laurie Baker
3
Antonio Gaudi
4
Frank Gehry
07
PYQ 2023
medium
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
Identify the monument from the famous motif.
monument
1
Ajanta Caves
2
Patan step wells
3
Airavatesvara temple
4
Arjunas Penance
08
PYQ 2023
medium
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
Which of the following architects used color in his projects to create drama, interest and character?
1
Luis Barragan
2
Louis Kahn
3
Christopher Benninger
4
Tadao Ando
09
PYQ 2023
medium
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
Which predominant colour scheme has Jim Dine, the American Pop Artist explored in the painting depicted below.
predominant colour scheme
1
Tertiary Colour scheme
2
Primary colour scheme
3
Analogous colour scheme
4
Complementary colour scheme
10
PYQ 2023
medium
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
Identify the traditional household product.
traditional household product
1
An Ink Bottle
2
Musical Instrument
3
Beetle nut cracker
4
Cloth hanger
11
PYQ 2023
medium
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
What is the missing third pillar (?) of sustainability?
1
Culture
2
Governments
3
Politics
4
Environment
12
PYQ 2023
medium
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
Identify the historical monument
1
Alai Darwaza
2
Teen Darwaza
3
Rumi Darwaza
4
Buland Darwaza
13
PYQ 2023
medium
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
The given image depicts the columns of the famous Sagrada Familia Cathedral, designed by Antonio Gaudi. From which of the following did these columns draw inspiration from?
Sagrada Familia Cathedral,
1
Egyptian hypostyle hall
2
Forest of trees
3
Classical Orders
4
Bamboo clump
14
PYQ 2023
easy
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
Carefully observe the given image with numbers and shapes forming a geometric pa You can view the image for 45 seconds after which it will disappear. You will then an two questions based on the image. Caution: The image once viewed cannot be viewed again.
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15
PYQ 2023
easy
general-aptitude ID: nata-202
Carefully observe the cartoon drawn by famous cartoonist Mario Miranda. You can view the image for 45 seconds after which it will disappear. You will then answer two questions based on the image.
Caution: The image once viewed cannot be viewed again.
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