Find the odd one from the figures below. Ignore the direction of arrow head.
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): .
02
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
A Stupa is associated with
1
Greek architecture
2
Gothic architecture
3
Buddhist architecture
4
Mughal architecture
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D):Mughal architecture
03
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Sill level refers to a
1
window
2
Roof
3
Door
4
Pipe
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A):window
04
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Identify the building in picture given below
1
Lotus Temple, Delhi, India
2
Sydney Opera house, Australia
3
Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain
4
St.Peter's Basilica, Vatican city
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Lotus Temple, Delhi, India
05
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
What is a vertical load bearing component of a building called?
1
Beam
2
Column
3
Lintel
4
Sill
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Column
06
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Granite is a _______ rock.
1
Igneous
2
Sedimentary
3
Calcareous
4
Metamorphic
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Igneous
07
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Identify the below (in picture) structure.
1
Colosseum
2
Pantheon
3
Agora
4
Forum
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Colosseum
08
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Vernacular refers to which of the following?
1
Modern architecture
2
Digital architecture
3
Traditional architecture
4
Contemporary architecture
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Traditional architecture
09
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
The type of roof suitable for the region where the rainfall is heaviest is
1
Flat
2
Pitched and Sloped
3
Dome
4
Vault
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Pitched and Sloped
10
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Identify the below structure.
1
National War Memorial - Delhi
2
National Soldier Memorial-Gwalior
3
Indian Obilisk - Ahmedabad
4
Amar Jyoti Memorial - Hyderabad
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): National War Memorial - Delhi
11
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
The development of lateral surfaces of a pentagonal pyramid is_______.
1
Five rectangles
2
Five squares
3
Five triangles
4
Five circles
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Five triangles
12
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Ellora Temples in Maharashtra are executed,
1
Left to Right
2
Top to Bottom
3
Bottom to Top
4
None of above
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Top to Bottom
13
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Which of the following does not form a part of Reinforced Cement Concrete?
1
Steel
2
Cement
3
Sand
4
Lime
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): Lime
14
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Ar. B V Doshi was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in the field of Architecture, in the year.
1
2018
2
2017
3
2016
4
2015
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): 2018
15
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Which architect designed the Assembly Hall and High Court buildings in Chandigarh?
1
Ar. Achyut Kanvinde
2
Ar. Charles Correa
3
Ar. Le Corbusier
4
Ar. Raj Rewal
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Ar. Le Corbusier
16
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Tanagrams are a set of puzzle originated in which country
1
Turkey
2
China
3
India
4
Tanzania
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B):China
17
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
In Coastal region which material should be used for making truss
1
Mild Steel
2
Glass
3
Aluminum
4
Cast Iron
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C):Aluminum
18
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
The Petronas Twin Towers are located in
1
China
2
Malaysia
3
South Africa
4
U. S. A.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B):Malaysia
19
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Guggenheim museum in Newyork is designed by
1
Louis Khan
2
Frank Llyod Wright
3
B.V. Doshi
4
Frank Gerry
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Frank Llyod Wright
20
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Which of the following shapes will you get on slicing a rectangular pyramid horizontally parallel to its base?
1
Rectangle
2
Triangle
3
Hexagon
4
Square
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A):Rectangle
21
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Which tributary of the Ganges is also known as the ‘Kalindi’?
1
Bhagirathi
2
Yamuna
3
Alaknanda
4
Ravi
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B):Yamuna
22
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Mandovi’ and ‘Zuari’ are two major rivers in which state?
1
Goa
2
Orissa
3
Kerala
4
Andhra Pradesh
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A):Goa
23
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
If you have to build on the seashore in Chennai, which rooms would have the best view of the sea?
1
Those facing north
2
Those facing south
3
Those facing east
4
Those facing west
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C):Those facing east
24
PYQ 2019
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-201
Identify the correct FRONT view for the given 3D object.
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B):
25
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The Pushkaranis in Hampi are the sacred water tanks that are attached to the temples. Choose any four most appropriate design principles incorporated in the form and design of the pushkaranis. (Marks will be awarded if all answers are correct)
1
Stepped Well
2
Emergence
3
Inverted Pyramid
4
Rain water harvesting
5
Light and shadow
6
Solids and voids
7
Submergence
8
Dentils
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C) :Inverted Pyramid, (D) :Rain water harvesting, (E) :Light and shadow, (G) :Submergence.
26
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Gandhi Memorial museum at Sabarmati Ashram was designed by the renowned architect Charles Correa. Choose any four most appropriate design principles incorporated in the design. (Marks will be awarded if all answers are correct)
1
Visual Permeability
2
Edge definition
3
Grid planning
4
Base plane
5
Radial organization
6
Centrality
7
Courtyards
8
Cluster
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A) :Visual Permeability, (C) :Grid planning, (G) :Courtyards, (H) :Cluster.
27
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The following sketch is the plan of the Fatehpur Sikri a master piece in Mughal architecture. From the given Plan identify four most important structures that form enclosures to this complex. (Marks will be awarded if all answers are correct)
1
Darwazas
2
Water bodies
3
Mahals
4
Courtyards
5
Bastions
6
Cloisters
7
Guard houses
8
Stables
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A) :Darwazas, (E) :Bastions, (F) :Cloisters, (G) :Guard houses.
28
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The following sketch is the plan of the Minakshi temple in Madurai which has temples within the temple complex each with its own set of enclosures and built forms defining them. From the given plan form identify three most important built elements that define these enclosures
1
Gopurams
2
Vimanas
3
Mandapas
4
Stambha
5
Tanks
6
Prakarams
7
Bazaar
8
Kalasas
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Gopurams, (C) :Mandapas, (F) :Prakarams.
29
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The sketch given below is the plan of the Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur designed by Architect Charles Correa. The plan form of this complex is an analog of the plan of the city of Jaipur. From the given plan sketch below identify the three most important spatial planning and visual principles adopted.
1
Mandala
2
Bazaars
3
Distortion
4
Kund
5
Symbolism
6
Maze
7
Illusions
8
Ponds
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Mandala, (D) :Kund, (E) :Symbolism.
30
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
"Futura" is a font designed by Paul Renner a German typeface designer in 1927. Identify the four most important principles adapted to compose the poster for Futura font. (Marks will be given only if all answers are correct.)
1
Rhythm
2
Parallelism
3
Polychromatic
4
Direction
5
Minimalism
6
Focus
7
Distortion
8
Monochromatic
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B) :Parallelism, (C): Polychromatic, (D): Direction, (F): Focus.
31
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
A nonstop train leaves Mumbai for Pune at 60 kmph. Another nonstop train leaves Pune for Mumbai at 40 kmph. How far apart are the trains 1 hour before they pass each other ?
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct answer is 100 km.
32
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Which of the four paintings on topic of " Prakrurti" belongs to Sayed Hyder Raza ?
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A) :
33
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Dr. S. M. Pandit was one of the most popular and much sought-after painters of his times, especially in the school of Realism. Identify from the options given below the work of S M Pandit
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A) :
34
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The photographs of Mother Teresa illustrated below is by an illustrious photographer with an ability to perceive the true nature of any human face. He first achieved international attention with his photographs of the Bhopal gas tragedy. Who is this Photo journalist ?
1
Daboo Ratnani, Mumbai
2
Raghu Rai, N Delhi
3
Atul Kasbekar, Mumbai
4
Rathika Ramasamy, Theni
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B) :Raghu Rai, N Delhi.
35
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
How many hands does the clock of London's Big Ben have ?
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct answer is 8.
36
PYQ 2021
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Assuming all the five sentences are correct, guess the code to unlock the Code
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct answer is 42.
37
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the script to the regional language it belongs to? (Marks will be awarded if all answers are correct)
Options:
a. 1
p. A
b. 2
q. B
c. 3
r. C
d. 4
s. D
e. 5
t. E
1
a-t, b-p, c-q, d-q, e-s
2
a-r, b-p, c-q, d-t, e-s
3
a-t, b-q, c-s, d-r, e-p
4
a-t, b-s, c-q, d-r, e-p
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D) :a-t, b-s, c-q, d-r, e-p.
38
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the medium through which the following portraits have been done. Marks will be awarded only if all answers are correct.
Options:
a. 1
p. A
b. 2
q. B
c. 3
r. C
d. 4
s. D
e. 5
t. E
1
a-s, b-t, c-p, d-q, e-r
2
a-r, b-p, c-t, d-q, e-s
3
a-q, b-t, c-r, d-s, e-p
4
a-t, b-q, c-s, d-r, e-p
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B) :a-r, b-p, c-t, d-q, e-s.
39
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the architecture of the different places as given below. Marks will be awarded only if all answers are correct.
Options:
a. 1
p. A
b. 2
q. B
c. 3
r. C
d. 4
s. D
e. 5
t. E
1
a-q, b-s, c-p, d-r, e-t
2
a-s, b-p, c-q, d-t, e-r
3
a-r, b-p, c-t, d-q, e-s
4
a-q, b-p, c-s, d-r, e-t
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C) :a-r, b-p, c-t, d-q, e-s.
40
PYQ 2021
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Paragraph : The strength of the electronics industry in Japan is the Japanese ability to organize production and marketing rather than their achievement in original research. The British are generally recognized as a far more inventive collection of individuals, but never seem able to exploit what they invent. There are many examples, from the TSR Z hovercraft, high speed train and Sinclair scooter to the Triumph, BSA and Norton Motorcycle which all prove this sad rule. The Japanese were able to exploit their strengths in marketing and development many years ago and their success was at first, either not understood in the West or was dismissed as something which could have been produced only at their low price. They were sold because they were cheap copies of other people's ideas, churned out of a workhouse which was dedicated to hard grind above all else.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
41
PYQ 2021
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Paragraph : Apart from the elaborate myths connecting it to Krishna, the tulsi plant has several medicinal properties. To protect and revere this plant with so many medicinal properties, it was designated as sacred, a fitting tribute to its role in providing invaluable healthcare. The worship of plants is an ancient phenomenon in India. It is probably the oldest form of worship. The association of a single tree with a sacred sthala or sthana is reflected in the chaityavriksha and sthalavriksha or literature and society. When people turned to food production, the Mother Goddess or the Earth Mother became the chief deity. Fertility, creation, and the world of plants and animals became her blessings to her devotees. The worship of the tree was the adoration of her creative abilities, symbolising fertility so essential for the survival of the early people. Spirits-good or bad-were believed to reside in trees. If the trees were worshipped, then the resident spirits were pleased. As sacred forests were replaced by agriculture, a single tree was left and was designated as 'sacred'. The earliest temples were little more than images placed under trees. Later, the tree and the image were enclosed by a fence made of wood, followed even by stone. Numerous references are made in literature to trees as abodes of gods.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
42
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the building material used for construction of the given free standing wall.
1
Random rubble
2
Adobe construction
3
Mud wall construction
4
Rammed earth
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D) :Rammed earth.
43
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Given below is an image of a palm leaf as an example of naturally occurring ______ structure. Which among the following is the most appropriate
1
Tensile
2
Folded Plate
3
Coffered
4
Flat plate
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B) :Folded Plate.
44
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The given pedestrian bridge in Brisbane Australia is a good example of _________.
1
Suspended structure
2
Catenary structure
3
Truss structure
4
Tensegrity structure
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D) :Tensegrity structure.
45
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The image given below is of an oceanarium designed by architect Felix Candela in Spain. This structure is a good example of which of the following ?
1
Suspended structure
2
Folded concrete plate structure
3
Thin Concrete shell
4
Hyperbolic domes
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C) :Thin Concrete shell.
46
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Look carefully at the different traditional hats from various countries. Identify the one which belongs to European continent.
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C) :
47
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Which of the following options best describes the Biosphere Environment Museum designed by Richard Buckminster Fuller ?
1
Geodesic dome
2
Ribbed dome
3
Parabolic dome
4
Hemispherical dome
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A) :Geodesic dome.
48
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
For the given exploded view of a typical dome, choose the correct option which depicts the pendentive.
1
(A)
2
(B)
3
(C)
4
(D)
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D) :(D).
49
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What is the name given to the chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe ?
1
C - chair
2
Steel Chair
3
Cantilever chair
4
Supported chair
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C) :Cantilever chair.
50
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
For the given schematic section which option given by numbers best depicts the term - Clerestory window
1
(A)
2
(B)
3
(C)
4
(D)
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B) :(B).
51
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The image given below is one of the upcoming construction technologies used in construction. Guess the correct construction technique depicted.
1
Laser CNC cutting
2
3D moulding
3
CNC Milling
4
3D printing
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D) :3D printing.
52
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the most infertile amongst the following Soils.
1
Black cotton soil
2
Laterite soil
3
Alluvial soil
4
Peaty soil
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B) :Laterite soil.
53
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Spot the odd one out in the following :
1
Shale
2
Marble
3
Limestone
4
Sandstone
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B) :Marble.
54
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
In the two images given below there are some very subtle differences. Can you identify the total number of differences therein ?
1
4
2
5
3
6
4
7
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): 5.
55
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
An Informal Gathering occurs when a group of people get together in a casual, relaxed manner. Which situation below is the best example of an Informal Gathering ?
1
A debating club meets on the first Sunday morning of every month.
2
After finding out about his salary raise, Jai and a few colleagues go out for a quick dinner after work.
3
Meena sends out 10 invitations for a bachelorette party she is giving for her elder sister.
4
Whenever she eats at a Chinese restaurant, Roop seems to run into Divya.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): After finding out about his salary raise, Jai and a few colleagues go out for a quick dinner after work.
56
PYQ 2021
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Which of the following forts famous for its water management has been nominated and submitted by The Government of India in the year 2020 for its inclusion in World Heritage List ?
1
Golconda Fort
2
Gwalior Fort
3
Mehrangard Fort
4
Jaigarh Fort
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Golconda Fort.
57
PYQ 2023
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
After reading the given TEXT answer the 4 questions based on the text by choosing the appropriate option. TEXT Ans Key Marks D 1 About the year 1900, a small, dark-haired boy named Charles Chaplin was often seen waiting outside the back entrances of London theatres. He looked thin and hungry but his blue eyes were determined. He was hoping to get work in show business. He could sing and dance. His parents were music-hall performers and he had been born into the life of the theatre. And, although his own boyhood was painfully hard, he knew how to make people laugh. His own father had died from drinking too much. And his mother was not really able to look after Charles and his older half-brother, Sid. She was often sick in mind and had to be sent into hospital.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
58
PYQ 2023
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
After reading the given TEXT answer the 4 questions based on the text by choosing the appropriate option. TEXT Many of us believe that 'small' means 'insignificant. We believe that small actions and choices do not have much impact on our lives. We think that it is only the big things, the big actions and the big decisions that really count. But when you look at the lives of all great people, you will see that they built their character through small decisions, small choices and small actions that they performed every day. They transformed their lives through step-by-step or day- by-day approach. They nurtured and nourished their good habits and chipped away their bad habits, one by one. It was their small day-to-day decisions that added up to make tremendous difference in the long run. Indeed, in matters of personal growth and character building, there is no such thing as an overnight success. Growth always occurs through a sequential series of stages. There is an organic process to growth. When we look at children growing up, we can see this process at work: the child first learns to crawl, then to stand and walk and then finally to run. The same is true in the natural world. The soil must first be tilled and then the seed must be sown. Next, it must be nurtured with enough water and sunlight and only then will it grow into trees laden with ripe fruits. Gandhi understood this organic process and used this universal law of nature to his benefit. Gandhi grew in small ways, in his day-to-day affairs. He did not wake up one day and find himself to be the 'Mahatma'. In fact, there was nothing much in his early life that showed signs of greatness. But from his mid-twenties onwards, he deliberately and consistently attempted to change himself, reform himself and grow in some small way every day. Day by day, hour by hour, he risked failure, experimented and learnt from mistakes. In small as well as large situations, he took up the responsibility rather than avoiding it. People have always marvelled at the effortless way in which Gandhi could accomplish the most difficult tasks. He displayed a great deal of self-mastery and discipline which was amazing. These things did not come easily to him. Years of practice and disciplined training went into making his success possible. Very few saw his struggles, fears, doubts and anxieties, or his inner efforts to overcome them. They only saw the victory, but not the struggle. This is a common factor in the lives of all great people: they exercise their freedoms and choices in small ways that make great impact on their lives and their environment. Each of their small decisions and actions, add up to have a profound impact in the long run. By understanding this principle, we can move forward, with confidence, in the direction of our dreams. Often when our 'ideal goal' looks too far from us, we become easily discouraged, disheartened and pessimistic. However, when we choose to grow in small ways, by taking small steps one at a time, our achievement becomes easy.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
59
PYQ 2023
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
After reading the given TEXT answer the 4 questions based on the text by choosing the appropriate option. TEXT Time is running out and the parents are worried. With just 10 days left for the schools to reopen after homework. Since the children have enjoyed through their vacations it is their parents who are surfing the internet, painting the charts, writing essays and preparing science models. Some busy parents who are well off but cannot spare time are compelled to send their wards to the "holiday homework special" classes. Sumedha, who holds classes for completing the children's homework, says that she charges anything between Rs. 1000 and 5000per child depending on the class and volume of homework. Many schools give away prizes for the best homework or add the marks in internal assessment. This makes it almost imperative for parents to get the best quality. Majority of the parents complain that the level of the homework is so high that their children are clueless about how to do it. Also, many of them fret that the quantum of holiday homework is so much that children fail to complete it within the stipulated holidays. In spite of all the troubles all parents agree that holiday homework is essential for the children. Some of them opined that homework helps establish and strengthen bonds between them and their children as it brings them close to each other. Some others think that holiday homework keeps the children in touch with their studies when they are not going to school.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
60
PYQ 2023
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The given TEXT is a poem by William Wordsworth titled Daffodils. After reading the poem answer the 4 questions given below. POEM I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, Along the margin of a bay: Tossing their heads in sprightly dance. The waves beside them dances; but they Out-did the sparkling waves in glee: A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company I gazed- and gazed- but little thought What wealth the show to me had brought: For oft, when on my couch I lie In vacant or in pensive mood, They flash upon that inward eye Which is the bliss of solitude; And then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
61
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
In CAD CAM what does the letter M stand for?
1
Manufacturing
2
Measurement
3
Method
4
Management
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Manufacturing
62
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Who said "Only work which is product of inner compulsion can have spiritual meaning'?
1
Goethe
2
Walter Gropius
3
Ayn Rand
4
Rabindranath Tagore
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Walter Gropius
63
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What is the name of the part of the arch as indicated by the arrow?
1
Springer
2
Intrados
3
Haunch
4
Keystone
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Springer
64
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify this tool
1
Tile cutte
2
Wood planer
3
Spirit level
4
Chisel
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Wood planer
65
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the building component as indicated by the arrow.
1
Plinth
2
Skirting
3
Dado
4
Cornice
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Dado
66
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Match the building components with their most appropriate function as given below
1
Walls
P
Protecting
2
Opening
Q
Connecting
3
Parapet
R
Enclosing
4
Corridors
S
Ventilating
1
1-S; 2- R; 3- P; 4- Q
2
1- P; 2- R; 3- S; 4- Q
3
1- R; 2- S; 3- P; 4- Q
4
1-Q; 2- P; 3-S; 4- R
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): 1- R; 2- S; 3- P; 4- Q
67
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the suitable options which point to cantilever portions of the building.
1
B only
2
D only
3
A and C only
4
B and D only
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): B and D only
68
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify any four building elements/ components from the image given below. Marks will be awarded only if all answers are correct.
1
Grid slab
2
Ramps
3
Escalators
4
Recessed openings
5
Pergola
6
Dormer windows
7
Corridors
8
Shading devices
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct options are: B, D, E, G
69
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify any four building elements/ components from the image given below. Marks will be awarded only if all answers are right.
1
Pendentive
2
Vaults
3
Columns
4
Geometry
5
Dome
6
Gallery
7
Clerestory
8
Mezzanine
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct options are: A, D, E, G
70
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What are the advantages of subterranean architecture (as in example given below) in extreme climates? Select any four most appropriate advantages from the given options.
1
Conserving land
2
Soundproofing
3
Ease of construction
4
Earthquake resistant
5
Increased costs
6
Prone to damp
7
Insulating
8
Mechanical ventilation
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option are: A, B, D, G
71
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify any four building components/ architectural elements in the image given below of a cross section of a Gothic church. (Marks will be awarded only if all answers are correct).
1
Skylight
2
Clerestory
3
Buttress
4
Colonnette
5
Wooden roof
6
Sunshades
7
Semi- circular arches
8
Masonry Marks
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option are: B, C, D, E and H
72
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify any four building/ architectural elements in the image given below. Marks will be awarded only if all answers are correct.
1
Ceramic floor
2
Pivoted shutters
3
Coffered ceiling
4
Handrails
5
Indoor landscape
6
Louvered shutters
7
Laminated floor
8
Clerestory
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option are: B, D,E and G
73
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The image given below is that of Villa Savoye designed by Le Corbusier. Identify four architectural components from the choices given below: (Marks will be awarded only if all answers are right)
1
Staircase headroom
2
Courtyard
3
Portico
4
Grid
5
Steel columns
6
Horizontal windows
7
Decorative parapet
8
Terrace
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct options are (A), (D), (F) and (H).
74
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify four architectural components that you find in the interior image of a hotel. (Marks will be awarded only if all answers are right)
1
Rock garden
2
Stone walls
3
Atrium
4
Cantilevers
5
Exposed concrete
6
Skylight
7
Helical staircase
8
Sitting deck
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct options are (A), (D), (E) and (H).
75
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify four architectural components in the interior image of a pharmacy given below: (Marks will be awarded only if all answers are right)
1
Tubular truss
2
Atrium
3
Skylights
4
Decorative parapet
5
Ramps
6
Mezzanines
7
Perforated screens
8
Timber roof
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct options are (A), (B), (E) and (F).
76
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the four most appropriate architectural/building components in the apartment illustrated below: (Marks will be awarded only if all answers are right)
1
Laminated timber construction
2
Tiled roof
3
Dormer windows
4
Glass panels
5
Pigmented concrete walls
6
Terrace
7
Brick walls
8
View frames
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct options are (D), (E), (F) and (H).
77
PYQ 2023
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
After reading the given TEXT answer the 4 questions based on the text by choosing the appropriate option. TEXT: Holi celebrations start on the night before Holi with a Holika Dahan where people gather, perform religious rituals in front of the bonfire, and pray that their internal evil be destroyed the way Holika, the sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu, was killed in the fire. The next morning is celebrated as Rangwali Holi - a free-for- all festival of colours, where people smear each other with colours and drench each other. Water guns and water-filled balloons are also used to play and colour each other. Anyone and everyone is fair game, friend or stranger, rich or poor, man or woman, children and elders. The frolic and fight with colours occurs in the open streets, open parks, outside temples and buildings. Groups carry drums and other musical instruments, go from place to place, sing and dance. People visit family, friends and foes to throw coloured powders on each other, laugh and gossip, then share Holi delicacies, food and drinks. Some customary drinks include bhang (made from cannabis), which is intoxicating. In the evening, after sobering up, people dress up and visit friends and family.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
78
PYQ 2023
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
After reading the given TEXT answer the 4 questions based on the text by choosing the appropriate option. TEXT Capitalism is an economic system in which private people, not the government, own and run companies. These companies compete with other companies for business. They decide what products they want to produce, how much they should cost and where to sell them. Companies do all these things in order to make profits for their owners. People who use their money to start companies or run companies are called capitalists. Even though a pure form of capitalism does not exist and governments control the economy in some ways it remains the world's most popular economic system. In the United States the government keeps itself out of the economy as far as possible but in some European countries economic control is much larger. Other names for capitalism are free-market economy or free enterprise.
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
79
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the two similar keys from the image set provided below. (Provide answer strictly as follows: Example 1,2 or 1,13 Answers in any other format will be rejected)
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The answer is 6, 14 or 14, 6.
80
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Image below shows part of a popular building product. Identify.
1
Asian Paints
2
Nerolac Paints
3
Johnson Tiles
4
Dulux Paints
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Johnson Tiles.
81
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The symbols in the given image are associated with which of the following?
1
Building signage
2
Vehicle warning signs
3
Food and beverages
4
Sustainable principles
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Vehicle warning signs.
82
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the font style matching the font style of the word 'Architecture & Design' from the options given below Architecture & Design
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B):
83
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
A popular Chair designed by Ar. Eero Saarinen is well known as _____.
1
A wine glass chair
2
White and Red chair
3
Bucket chair
4
Tulip chair
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): Tulip chair.
84
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the appropriate style of painting in the given picture.
1
Drip painting
2
Action painting
3
Pointilism
4
Gore artwork
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Action painting.
85
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Which of the following building materials have a high seismic resistance and flexibility of nailed joints
1
Straw bale
2
Bamboo
3
Timber
4
Plywood
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C):Timber
86
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The truss shown in the given image is_________________
1
Queen Post truss
2
Bowstring truss
3
King post truss
4
Warren truss
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Queen Post truss
87
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Choose the correct option of the height of the kitchen counter
1
900 mm
2
750 mm
3
1.2 m
4
900 cm
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D):900 cm
88
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What is the purpose of a cow catcher? P-Restrict entry of only cows, R Restrict entry of animals, S- Acts as water drain, T-Aesthetic purpose only
1
both P and S
2
both Q and S
3
both R and S
4
both S and T
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): both R and S
89
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What building material does the following image illustrate?
1
Light weight concrete
2
Wood plastic composite
3
Ferrocement
4
Wood concrete composite
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D):Wood concrete composite
90
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the artist of the famous work shown below:
1
Henry Matisse
2
Henry Moore
3
Henry Adams
4
Anish Kapoor
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Henry Moore.
91
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
This is a famous work of Vincent van Gogh. What is the name of the painting?
1
Blue night
2
Cloudy sky
3
Night star
4
Starry night
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): Starry night.
92
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What is the emotion/ attribute that is associated with the colour BROWN?
1
Neutral, formal, gloomy
2
Clean, virtuous, healthy
3
Earthy, sturdy, rustic
4
Luxurious, mysterious, romantic
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Earthy, sturdy, rustic.
93
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
In the 12 colors colour wheel derive from the RGB colour wheel what is the colour opposite RED?
1
Green
2
Purple
3
Blue
4
Orange
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Green.
94
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the historical monument:
1
Madhav Rao Scindia Mahal
2
Amber, Rajasthan
3
Jaipur Palace
4
Mysore Palace
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): Mysore Palace.
95
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
This famous drawing on human proportions is drawn by whom?
1
Vitruvius
2
Paul Klee
3
Leonardo Da Vinci
4
Le Corbusier
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Vitruvius.
96
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What is the name of this traditional game played in the Indian Subcontinent?
1
Bagh Chal
2
Pachisi
3
Bhatukli
4
Chaduranga
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Bagh Chal.
97
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Image shown below is part of a logo.
1
Archeological Survey of India
2
State Archeology Department
3
National Museum
4
Indian Institute of Architects
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): Indian Institute of Architects.
98
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Name the country from this flag:
1
Chile
2
Austria
3
Ukraine
4
Sri Lanka
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Ukraine.
99
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Image of the famous building shown below is well known as:
1
Cocoon
2
Geodesic dome
3
Bird's Nest
4
Space Shuttle
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Bird's Nest.
100
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The Great Bath is situated in which of the Indus Valley settlements?
1
Lothal
2
Mohenjo Daro
3
Harappa
4
Dholavira
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Mohenjo Daro.
101
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the type of staircase shown in the given image.
1
Helical staircase
2
C Shaped staircase
3
Spiral staircase
4
Cylindrical staircase
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Helical staircase.
102
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The 4 x 4 (2003) house (on the left) designed by Tadao Ando in Hyogo, Japan; has a twin (on the right) designed by the same architect but constructed with different materials. What are they?
1
Concrete and Steel
2
Stone and Concrete
3
Concrete and Wood
4
Concrete and Aluminum panels
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Concrete and Wood.
103
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Name the element as indicated by the arrow in the given figure
1
Pilaster
2
Lintel
3
Sill beam
4
Pier
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Lintel
104
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The image represents the graphical human scale used by Le Corbusier to represent dimensions. What is it called?
1
Anthropometric man
2
Vitruvian man
3
Modular Man
4
Canonic Man
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Modular Man
105
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Match the building components with their most appropriate function as given below.
1
Walls
P
Protecting
2
Beams
Q
Supporting
3
Parapet
R
Enclosing
4
Foundation
S
Transferring load
1
1-S; 2- R; 3- P; 4- Q
2
1- P; 2- R; 3- S; 4- Q
3
1- R; 2- S; 3- P; 4- Q
4
1-Q; 2- P; 3- S; 4- R
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): 1- R; 2- S; 3- P; 4- Q
106
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the building construction equipment.
1
Plumb bob
2
Spirit level
3
Wedge
4
Line and pins
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Plumb bob
107
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the building element as indicated by the arrow from the given options.
1
Tie slab
2
Sill beam
3
Foundation
4
Plinth beam
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): Plinth beam
108
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the type of arch
1
Rampant arch
2
Segmented arch
3
Sector arch
4
Ribbed arch
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Sector arch
109
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What do these alphabets suggest?
1
Art Deco
2
Architectural Digest
3
Art and Design
4
None of the above
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Architectural Digest
110
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the illusion type from the options.
1
Ebbinghaus illusion
2
Lateral Illusion
3
essellation
4
Gestalt Illusion
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Ebbinghaus illusion
111
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the building from the drawing shown below.
1
Humayun's tomb, Delhi
2
Taj Mahal, Agra
3
Mecca Masjid, Hyderabad
4
Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur
112
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Image shows a common ornamented bracket element in temples. What is it usually called?
1
Prakara
2
Vimana
3
Kailash
4
Yaksha
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): Yaksha
113
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Hampi is well known as
1
Capital of Vijaynagar
2
An Ancient Port city
3
Capital city of the Pallavas
4
Temple in Ellora
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Capital of Vijaynagar
114
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
In which Indian city can you see this monument?
1
Chandigarh
2
Kolkata
3
Panaji
4
Naya Raipur
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Chandigarh
115
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Which bucket will fill first?
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct answer is: 5
116
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Which artist used one point perspective in his drawing 'The Adoration of the Magi'? over 500 years ago?
1
Michelangelo
2
Claude Monet
3
Pascal Coste
4
Leonardo da Vinci
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): Leonardo da Vinci
117
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Which of the following is not a principle of design?
1
Balance
2
Contrast
3
Emphasis
4
Colour
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): Colour
118
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the cartoonist who created the character given below.
1
A visual tool that shows basic colour
2
Dom Moraes
3
Jack Kirby
4
Kevin Smith
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): A visual tool that shows basic colour
119
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Islamic and Indian cultures, as well as the medieval Christian period share which of the following ideologies?
1
a common disregard for artistic activities, including functional forms
2
a belief the art and beauty are deeply affected by their relationship to religious or spiritual belief
3
a common belief that art is the best means for showing respect for gods
4
an interest in ceramic tile and other functional forms as the primary expression of their aesthetic
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): a belief the art and beauty are deeply affected by their relationship to religious or spiritual belief
120
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Name the country from the flag depicted.
1
New Zealand
2
England
3
Australia
4
America
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): New Zealand
121
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
This image is part of the construction process. Identify.
1
Rigged frames
2
Scaffolding
3
Catwalks
4
Shuttering
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Scaffolding
122
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the monument from the given image.
1
Golden temple
2
Modhera temple
3
Konark Sun temple
4
Mahabalipuram Shore temple
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Konark Sun temple
123
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The plan image below represents a famous building. Identify.
1
Char Minar, Hyderabad
2
Taj Mahal, Agra
3
Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur
4
Humayun's tomb, Delhi
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Taj Mahal, Agra
124
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Choose the type of bridge construction.
1
Cantilever
2
Truss
3
Suspension
4
Arch
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): Arch
125
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What is the building element as indicated by the arrow called?
1
What is the building element as indicated by the arrow called?
2
Coping
3
Throating
4
Cornice
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Coping
126
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
On which river bank is the city of Hyderabad located?
1
Tapti
2
Godavari
3
Musi
4
Vaigai
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Musi
127
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Who said "When we build, let's think that we build forever".
1
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
2
Louis Sullivan
3
John Ruskin
4
Rabindranath Tagore
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): John Ruskin.
128
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
The famous Fort St. George built by the _____ in India is situated in ____ .
1
French, Pondicherry
2
Dutch, Cochin
3
Portuguese, Goa
4
British, Chennai
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): British, Chennai.
129
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Which among the following is known as India's first fully solar powered village?
1
Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh
2
Damoh, Madhya Pradesh
3
Modhera, Gujarat
4
Agasthiyamalai, TN
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Modhera, Gujarat.
130
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Who is the architect of 'Vidyadhar Nagar, Jaipur?
1
Charles Correa
2
M Vishveswaraiyya
3
Fumihiko Maki
4
BV Doshi
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): BV Doshi.
131
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Pick the ODD image out of the following:
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A):
132
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Who quoted 'Buildings too are children of the earth and sun' ?
1
Abraham Lincoln
2
Frank Llyod Wright
3
Picasso
4
Mahatma Gandhi
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B):Frank Llyod Wright
133
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the structure shown in the photograph.
1
Apple One
2
Apple World
3
Apple Park
4
Planet Apple
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Apple Park.
134
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the following object:
1
Wick Stove
2
Primus stove
3
Induction Stove
4
Biomass Stove
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Primus stove.
135
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Rock wool which has got good insulation properties comes under which of the following classifications of absorbents?
1
Resonant panels
2
Cavity resonators
3
Porous materials
4
Composite types
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Porous materials.
136
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Which of the following tools is used for cutting soft bricks?
1
Spirit level
2
Hawk
3
Plumb line
4
Scutch hammer
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): Scutch hammer.
137
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the tile with the traditional design?
1
Athangudi tiles
2
Moroccan painted tile
3
Molela Art tiles
4
Polymer Clay tile
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is (A): Athangudi tiles.
138
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Typically, what is the architectural element indicated as 'a' called
1
Flying Buttress
2
Vault
3
Domical vault
4
Pendentive
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The correct option is (D): Pendentive.
139
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What cognitive ability are children displaying when they attribute human-like qualities to objects?
1
Egocentrism
2
Conservation
3
Animism
4
Object permanence
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): Animism
140
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Which is the ODD one out from amongst the flooring materials?
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is: (B)
141
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Match the material with sculpture mediums: (Marks will be awarded only if all answers are correct)
P
Casting
1
Ivory
Q
Modelling
2
Scrap wood
R
Carving
3
Aluminum
S
Assemblage
4
Wax
1
P-3; Q- 1; R-4; S-2
2
P-4; Q- 3; R- 2; S-1
3
P-3; Q-4; R- 1; S-2
4
P-2; Q- 1; R-4; S-3
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The correct option is (C): P-3; Q-4; R- 1; S-2
142
PYQ 2023
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
All four curves have same length and profile except one identify the ODD one.
1
2
3
4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The correct option is: (A)
143
PYQ 2024
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
A 1 metre high wall generally proved around the edge of roof is called
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
A 1-metre high wall generally provided around the edge of a roof is called a parapet. This architectural feature is designed to enhance safety and aesthetics. It prevents people from falling off the roof and protects the building from weather elements like rain and wind.
Typically made of brick, concrete, or stone, a parapet stands about 1-1.5 metres tall and can be flat or slightly sloped. In modern designs, it may also include railings or decorative elements. For example, in traditional Indian architecture, parapets often feature intricate carvings, adding to the building’s visual appeal.
In summary, a 1-metre high wall around the roof edge is a parapet, serving as a safety barrier and design element in architecture.
144
PYQ 2024
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
A slender tower, typically part of a mosque, with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer is called?
1
Mihrab
2
Minaret
3
Minbar
4
Dome
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Understanding the Description
The question describes a specific architectural feature of a mosque: a slender tower with a balcony used by a muezzin (a person who calls Muslims to prayer). This is a key element in Islamic architecture, often tested in NATA exams to assess knowledge of cultural and religious building features.
Step 2: Evaluating Each Option
Option 1: Mihrab
Explanation: A mihrab is a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca (qibla), towards which Muslims pray. It’s not a tower or related to the muezzin’s call.
Conclusion: Incorrect.
Option 2: Minaret
Explanation: A minaret is a slender tower attached to a mosque, often with a balcony near the top from which the muezzin calls Muslims to prayer (adhan). This matches the description perfectly, as minarets are iconic features of Islamic architecture designed for this purpose.
Conclusion: Correct.
Option 3: Minbar
Explanation: A minbar is a pulpit in a mosque, typically a raised platform with steps, from which the imam delivers sermons. It’s located inside the prayer hall, not a tower with a balcony.
Conclusion: Incorrect.
Option 4: Dome
Explanation: A dome is a rounded roof structure, often found on mosques, symbolizing the vault of heaven. It’s not a slender tower and has no balcony for the muezzin’s call.
Conclusion: Incorrect.
Step 3: Final Answer
A slender tower, typically part of a mosque, with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to prayer is called a Minaret (Option 2). This term accurately describes the architectural feature in question.
145
PYQ 2024
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What is a room connected another room called ?
1
Banquet Hall
2
Corridor
3
Suite
4
Alcove
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Step 1: Understanding the Concept of Connected Rooms
In architecture, a room connected to another room typically implies direct access, often through a door or shared wall, forming a cohesive spatial unit. This concept is important in NATA exams, which test understanding of spatial relationships and architectural terminology.
Step 2: Evaluating Each Option
Option 1: Banquet Hall
Explanation: A banquet hall is a large space in a hotel or venue designed for events like weddings or conferences. While it may connect to other spaces, its primary function isn’t defined by being connected to another room but by its event-hosting purpose.
Conclusion: Incorrect.
Option 2: Corridor
Explanation: A corridor is a passageway that connects multiple rooms, but it’s not a room itself. The question asks for a "room" connected to another room, so a corridor doesn’t fit the definition.
Conclusion: Incorrect.
Option 3: Suite
Explanation: A suite is a set of rooms designed to function together, often connected by doors (e.g., a hotel suite with a bedroom and living room). This term directly describes a room connected to another room as part of a unified space, making it the most accurate answer.
Conclusion: Correct.
Option 4: Alcove
Explanation: An alcove is a small recessed area within a larger room, not a separate room connected to another. It’s typically used for a specific purpose (e.g., a reading nook) and doesn’t match the description of a distinct connected room.
Conclusion: Incorrect.
Step 3: Final Answer
A room connected to another room is called a Suite (Option 3). This term best describes a set of connected rooms in architectural and hospitality contexts.
146
PYQ 2024
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What is the function of a 'Banquet hall' in a Hotel.
1
For indoor games activity
2
For hosting events and programmes
3
For screening movies
4
As a foyer space
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Step 1: Understanding a "Banquet Hall"
A banquet hall in a hotel is a large, versatile space designed to accommodate gatherings. It is a key architectural element in hospitality design, often used for social, corporate, or celebratory functions. Understanding spatial functions is crucial for NATA exams, which test knowledge of building design and usage.
Step 2: Evaluating Each Option
Option 1: For indoor activity
Explanation: "Indoor activity" is a vague term that could apply to many spaces (e.g., gym, spa). While a banquet hall hosts activities, this description is too broad and not specific to its primary function.
Conclusion: Incorrect.
Option 2: For hosting events and programmes
Explanation: Banquet halls are specifically designed for hosting events such as weddings, conferences, dinners, and other programmes. They are equipped with flexible seating, lighting, and acoustics to accommodate large groups, making this the most accurate description of their function.
Conclusion: Correct.
Option 3: For screening movies
Explanation: Screening movies requires a dedicated space like a theater or media room with specific setups (e.g., projectors, screens). While a banquet hall could be repurposed for this, it’s not its primary function.
Conclusion: Incorrect.
Option 4: As a foyer space
Explanation: A foyer is an entryway or lobby area, typically smaller and used for welcoming guests or circulation. Banquet halls are distinct, larger spaces for events, not transitional areas like a foyer.
Conclusion: Incorrect.
Step 3: Final Answer
The function of a banquet hall in a hotel is For hosting events and programmes (Option 2). This aligns with its architectural purpose in hospitality design.
147
PYQ 2024
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Color of a well baked brick is
1
Red
2
Orange
3
Black
4
Terracotta
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Understanding a "Well-Baked Brick"
A well-baked brick is one fired at high temperatures (900–1200°C) in a kiln, ensuring strength and durability. The color depends on the clay composition and firing conditions, with iron oxides typically influencing the hue. This is a key topic in architectural materials for NATA exams.
Step 2: Evaluating Each Option
Option 1: Red
Explanation: Red is a common color for well-baked bricks due to the oxidation of iron in clay during firing. It’s the standard for many traditional bricks, but it’s a specific shade rather than a broad category.
Conclusion: Incorrect (as a general color term, though valid for many bricks).
Option 2: Orange
Explanation: Orange can occur in underfired bricks or those with specific clay, but a well-baked brick typically achieves a deeper, more stable color. This is less representative of the standard outcome.
Conclusion: Incorrect.
Option 3: Black
Explanation: Black results from overfiring or burning, indicating a poorly baked brick or a specialized process. It’s not typical for a well-baked brick.
Conclusion: Incorrect.
Option 4: Terracotta
Explanation: Terracotta is a term for a fired clay material, often reddish-brown, used in bricks, tiles, and pottery. A well-baked terracotta brick exhibits a rich, earthy color (typically reddish to brownish tones), which aligns with the appearance of properly fired bricks. While "terracotta" can refer to the material, in this context, it’s reasonable to interpret it as the characteristic color range of a well-baked brick, making it a fitting answer.
Conclusion: Correct.
Step 3: Final Answer
The color of a well-baked brick is Terracotta (Option 4). This reflects the earthy, reddish-brown hue typical of well-fired clay bricks in architectural use.
148
PYQ 2024
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What is another word for 'LOFT'?
1
Roof
2
Attic
3
Shelves
4
Room
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
The correct option is (B): Attic
Step 1: Understanding "Loft"
A "loft" in architecture refers to an upper-level space within a building, typically directly under the roof. It’s often used for living, storage, or creative purposes and is characterized by an open, sometimes unfinished design. Lofts are common in modern and industrial architecture.
Step 2: Evaluating Each Option
Option 1: Roof
Definition: The external covering of a building that protects it from weather elements.
Relevance: A roof is above a loft but is not an interior space or a synonym. It serves a different purpose (protection).
Conclusion: Incorrect.
Option 2: Attic
Definition: An upper space within a building, typically below the roof, often used for storage or converted into living space.
Relevance: "Attic" is a close synonym for "loft," as both describe upper interior spaces. In architectural contexts, "attic" is often used interchangeably with "loft," especially for storage or unfinished areas, though lofts may imply more modern, open living spaces.
Conclusion: Correct.
Option 3: Shelves
Definition: Flat surfaces or structures used for storage, typically mounted on walls or within furniture.
Relevance: "Shelves" refer to storage features, not a spatial area like a loft. They are unrelated to the architectural concept.
Conclusion: Incorrect.
Option 4: Room
Definition: An enclosed space within a building for a specific purpose (e.g., bedroom, kitchen).
Relevance: While a loft can be a room if converted, "room" is too broad, applying to any enclosed space at any level. It lacks the specificity of an upper-level space.
Conclusion: Incorrect.
Step 3: Final Answer
The most accurate synonym for "loft" from the options is Attic (Option 2). It aligns with the architectural definition and usage of "loft."
149
PYQ 2024
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the building material:
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The building material shown in the image is diamond plate, also known as checker plate or tread plate. This is a type of metal, typically steel or aluminum, featuring a raised diamond pattern for added strength and slip resistance. It is widely used in architecture for flooring, staircases, and wall cladding due to its durability and safety features.
Diamond plate’s distinctive pattern provides traction, making it ideal for high-traffic areas or outdoor structures. In modern designs, it adds an industrial aesthetic while ensuring safety. Its robust nature also makes it resistant to corrosion when treated, suitable for both interior and exterior applications.
In summary, the building material is diamond plate, a patterned metal sheet valued for its strength, safety, and aesthetic appeal in architectural designs.
150
PYQ 2024
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the material:
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The material shown in the image is burlap, also known as hessian or jute fabric. This coarse, woven material is made from the fibers of the jute plant, giving it a textured, natural brown appearance. It is widely used in architecture and design for purposes like temporary coverings, packaging, or as a base for plaster in construction.
Burlap is valued for its durability and breathability. In architectural contexts, it can be seen in scaffolding covers or as a sustainable material in modern eco-friendly designs. Its rough texture and earthy color make it distinctive, setting it apart from smoother fabrics like cotton or synthetic materials.
In summary, the material is burlap, a versatile jute-based fabric commonly used in construction and design, recognizable by its coarse, woven texture.
151
PYQ 2024
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Jantar Mantar is made as a structure?
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Jantar Mantar is an extraordinary astronomical observatory built as a structure, designed to observe and measure celestial movements. Located in cities like Jaipur, Delhi, and Ujjain in India, it was constructed in the early 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II. This structure combines architecture with science, featuring large, precise instruments made of stone and marble.
Its design includes massive sundials, quadrants, and other tools like the Samrat Yantra, which acts as a giant sun clock. These instruments are aligned with the Earth’s axis and use shadows to track time, planetary positions, and eclipses. The structure’s open-air layout and towering elements showcase both functionality and aesthetic harmony, reflecting Indian architectural brilliance.
In summary, Jantar Mantar is a unique structure blending architecture and astronomy, designed with precision to study the skies, making it a masterpiece of Indian heritage.
152
PYQ 2024
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What is a 'Chajja'?
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
A chajja is an architectural overhang projecting from a wall above windows or doors, commonly seen in Indian buildings. It serves as a protective shield, preventing rainwater from seeping in and reducing direct sunlight to keep interiors cool. Made of materials like stone or concrete, it extends about 1-2 feet and slopes slightly for water runoff.
Its design is practical yet decorative, often featuring carved patterns in traditional structures. For example, in hot climates, a wider chajja helps shade more effectively, while in rainy areas, a steeper slope enhances drainage. This dual function makes it a smart, region-specific feature.
In summary, a chajja is a versatile overhang that protects and enhances building design, reflecting local needs and aesthetics.
153
PYQ 2025
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Mantri Mandir -- Where is it located?
1
Chandigarh
2
Mount Abu
3
Jaipur
4
Gandhinagar
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Question: Where is Mantri Mandir located?
Correct Answer: Mount Abu
Explanation: Mantri Mandir, also known as the Oath Temple, is a notable structure located at Mount Abu. Mount Abu is a hill station in the Aravalli Range in Sirohi district of Rajasthan, India. It is known for its cool climate and lush green surroundings, a major tourist destination attracting visitors for its natural beauty and various temples, including Mantri Mandir.
Location
Description
Mount Abu
Hill station, host to Mantri Mandir
Chandigarh
Planned city in northern India
Jaipur
Capital city of Rajasthan
Gandhinagar
Capital of the state of Gujarat
154
PYQ 2025
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the location shown in the picture:
1
Tamil Nadu
2
Karnataka
3
Kerala
4
Andhra Pradesh
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Hampi Bazaar is located in Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka. It is known for its ancient market street near the Virupaksha Temple. Thus, the correct answer is:
155
PYQ 2025
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What material is commonly used for doors and windows?
1
Deodar
2
Rosewood
3
Teak
4
Plywood
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Teak wood is preferred for doors and windows due to its durability, resistance to water, and termite resistance. Thus, the correct answer is:
156
PYQ 2025
easy
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What architectural structure balances the bridge weight? (Refer to the image of a truss bridge)
1
Beam
2
Arch
3
Truss
4
Column
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Trusses distribute weight and add stability by triangulating the load, as seen in the bridge design. Thus, the correct answer is:
157
PYQ 2025
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
What was the venue for the G-20 summit in India?
1
Mumbai
2
Bengaluru
3
New Delhi
4
Hyderabad
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
The G-20 Summit 2023 was held in New Delhi, India, hosted at the Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan. Thus, the correct answer is:
158
PYQ 2025
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
Identify the location. (Refer to the image of the Lingaraja temple)
1
Odisha
2
Gujarat
3
Tamil Nadu
4
Rajasthan
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
The Lingaraja temple is one of the prime examples of Kalinga-style architecture and is located in Odisha. Thus, the correct answer is:
159
PYQ 2025
medium
general-awarenessID: nata-202
In rainfall-prone areas, which feature is avoided in house design?
1
Sloped roofs
2
Flat roofs
3
Water channels
4
Covered veranda
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
Flat roofs collect water and cause seepage. Sloped roofs are preferred in heavy-rain regions. Thus, the correct answer is: