GATE 2008

1. Function of Air Handling unit in a building is to

purify and re-circulate the cool air

supply purified bulk of air from outside to the window air-conditioner

collect the stale air from the room and throw it outside the building

act as a container in which air is carried from one place to the another

2. The KYOTO Protocol -2003 addressed the issue of

Bio-diversity

Green House Gases

Wetlands

Rainwater Harvesting

3. The principle of Solid Waste Management involves

Reproduce, Reuse, Recycle

Recycle, Replenish, Reuse

Reduce, Reuse, Reproduce

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

4. The correct diagram for mirror stereoscope is

5. Which of the following is not included in the UDPFI Guidelines for urban development?

Perspective Plan

Development Plans

City Development Plans

Annual Plans

6. A system of art- appreciation characterized by an unorthodox experimental approach to
appreciate visual, literary, and musical aspects of a design process, is called

Avante- garde

Post- modernism

Neo- Impressionism

Proto-
Deconstruction

7. An applied science of Design concerning Universal human characters and
configurations aiming at effective utility and safety is called

Anthropometry

Cognitive Behavioural Mapping

Universal design

Ergonomics

8. ‘Entasis’ is a visual correction for end columns by providing

a slight convexity to the columns

a slight concavity to the columns

a major convexity to the columns

a major concavity to the columns

9. The first group of people to influence the architecture of South-east Asia and the
Amravati School of Art was

Sakas and Pallavas

Satavahanas and Pandayans

Pallavas and Guptas

Rashtrakutas and Chalukyans

10. A linear regression model involving one independent and one dependent variable
requires at least

one pair of data

two pairs of data

three pair of data

four pair of data

11. Identify the FALSE statement

Susceptibility to non structural elements, damage in any building would be high
even in moderate level earthquake

For important non structural elements, no structural analysis is required to access
vulnerability.

Earthquake damage to non structural elements results in loss of critical functions.

The non- structural elements can be retrofitted appropriately.

12. Under which category the percentage of landuse decreases with an increase in city size

Residential

Commercial

Recreational

Transportation and
Communication

13. The instrument that provides standards for land development by indicating lot sizes and
layouts is

Zoning Regulation

Landuse Control

Building Bylaws

Sub division Regulations

14. Identify the group containing only GIS packages
P. Total Station
Q. Sat Guide
R. GPS
S. ILWIS
T. Corel Draw
U. Geo Media
V. ArcInfo

P, Q, U

Q, R, V

S, U, V

R, T, V

15. Organizations namely STACO, UNSCC and ISO are associated with

Environmental Planning

Landscape Architecture

Modular Coordination

Urban Design

16. ‘Inflorescence’ in a tree- structure refers to

Flowering Character

Fragrance of the flowers

Spread characteristics of the branches

Depth of root structure
Answer:

17. Income inequalities across population is expressed through

Cohort Pyramid

Lorenz Curve

Indifference Curve

Inverted U-Curve

18. The Columbian Exposition in North America is synonymous with

City Beautiful Movement

Urbana Lake front Development

CIAM

Broad-acre city

19. The ideal cross section of a combined sewerage system for significant variation in flow is

Circular

Egg shaped

Semi elliptical

Horse shoe shaped

20. The international guideline for conservation and restoration of monuments and sites
recommended by ICOMOS, is known as

Venice Charter

Amsterdam Charter

Granada Convention

Burra
Charter

21. Heating, cooling and ventilation in passive systems designs are dependent on

differences in standards of active energy systems and amount of light.

quality of insulation and quality of glazing.

mechanical ventilation and floor height o the building.

daylight factor and energy from mechanical systems

22. Which pair, out of the following options, is used in more than one computer languages
listed below

; /n

, ?

? /n

, ;

23. Match labels in the diagram with items in the table : Activity
Dummy Activity
Duration
Event starting/ finishing

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

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

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

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

24. Select the valid combination of shear force and bending moment diagrams fro the
loading shown below

P-3

Q-2

R-1

S-4

25. Recommended temperature and fresh air flow for HVAC systems in office building in
India are

21º C with maximum of 30º C in summer and 25 º C in winter, with fresh air provision
of 18-22 litres per second per person.

29º C with maximum of 32º C in summer and 36 º C in winter, with fresh air provision
of 28-32 litres per second per person.

30º C with maximum of 36º C in summer and 32 º C in winter, with fresh air provision
of 38-42 litres per second per person.

21º C with maximum of 24º C in summer and 22 º C in winter, with fresh air provision
of 8-12 litres per second per person.

26. Match the architects/ city planners from Group I with the design movements listed in
Group II
GROUP I GROUP II
P. Violett- le- duc 1. Post Modernism
Q. William Morris 2. Arts and Crafts movement
R. Robert Venturi 3. Ekistics
S. C A Doxiadis 4. French Rationalism

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

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

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

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

27. Structural adjustments between two regions with respect to supply and demand of
labourers and their wages is explained by

Input- Output Analyses by W. Leontiff.

Export Base Model by Douglas C North.

Backwash effect based Economic Growth Model by Gunner Myrdal.

Economic Base theory by Hans Blumenfield.

28. Match the surfaces in Group- I with the respective range of albedo values in Group- II
GROUP I GROUP II
P. Close ground crops 1. 0.45- 0.95
Q. Bare lands 2. 0.05- 0.055
R. Water surface 3. 0.05- 0.45
S. Snow 4. 0.15- 0.25

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

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

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

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

29. Which of the following is NOT a criterion for defining urban area in India?

Population size.

Percentage of male working population engaged in non-agricultural pursuits.

Density of Population.

Percentage of pucca houses.

30. Signal phasing in transportation system refers to

the number of combinations of traffic movements served through a signalized
intersection.

the distance between signalized intersections.

phase of electric power required to make the signals operational.

relative placements of red, green and amber lights on a signal post.

31. Pair the groups correctly
GROUP I GROUP II
P. Solar Constants 1. W/m deg C
Q. Air to air transmittance, U- value 2. 1.4kW/m²
R. Volumetric specific heat 3. W/m² deg C
S. Conductivity, K -value 4. Kcal/m³ deg C

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

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

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

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

32. Identify the right network representing the following statement,
‘S controls X, Y and Z; T controls Y & Z and U controls Y’.

33. Architectural projects designed by Laurie Baker are generally characterized by
P. Appropriate technology
Q. Human scale
R. Interpretation of Nine- square model
S. Use of locally available material

P, R, S

P, Q, S

Q, R, S

P, Q, R

34. Match the glasses listed in Group I, with the appropriate descriptions in Group II
GROUP I GROUP II
P. Liquid crystal laminated glass 1. Promotes absorption of both visible light and infrared radiation
Q. Electro-chromic glass 2. Improves thermal performance of the glass by
reflecting
visible light and
infra red radiation
R. Coated glass 3. Requires continuous supply of electricity to change from
translucent to transparent state
S. Tinted glass 4. Requires electrical pulses to change from transparent to opaque state

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

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

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

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

35. Which of the following commands in AutoCad is used to extract one or more elements
from a list?

Filter

Boundary

Explode

Eattext

36. Identify the satellite that provides useful information for physical planning.
P. IKONOS Q. IRS- 1D R. CartoSAT S. INSAT 1B
T. PSLV U. Google Earth V. Apple W. Quick Bird

P,Q,R,W

R,S,T,V

P,Q,R,S

S,T,U,V

37. Stack effect is

the process of supplying fresh air by electro mechanical means both vertically and
horizontally.

the tendency of hot air in a shaft to rise and create a draft of cool air intake.

the air- supply to a motor- driven louvered opening in basement .

the circulation of fresh air through windows from the plenum level.

38. Match the equipments with their use
GROUP I GROUP II
P. Power shovel 1. Spreading
Q. Front end loader 2. Drilling
R. Drop hammer 3. Excavation
S. Earth-auger 4. Piling

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

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

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

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

39. ‘Contemporary Architecture has made a shift from machine-based modernist approach to passive energy- sensitive approach.’
Which of the following group of architect’s best represent this shift?

Paul Rudolph, Mies van der Rohe, Arato Isozaki

Norman Foster, James Carpenter, Richard Rogers

James Sterling, Philip Johnson, Ralph Rapson

Arthus Erikson, Frei Otto, Rem Koolhas

40. ‘Park le de Villete’, Paris designed by Bernard Tschumi, is characterized by

continuous sequence along a zig-zag lines.

beast like benches embedded with fragments of coloured tiles and stepped terraces.

point grid, super imposition and agglomeration of activities.

semi underground cave like galleries for the display of art work.

41. The predominant characteristics of spatial organizational principles found in the works of

Grid organization and Linear planar organization.

Centralized clustered organization and Grid organization.

Radial organization and Grid-radial organization.

Centralized organization and multi Grid organization.

42. The ratios represented by the two number series 70:113:183 and 86:140:226 stand
respectively for

the blue and red series of Le Modular

the vertical and horizontal proportions found in Leonardo da Vinci’s pentagram

the horizontal and vertical proportions found in Leonardo da Vinci’s pentagram

the red and blue series of Le Modular

43. The difference between an axonometric projection and an isometric projection of an
object with respect to a picture plane is in terms of

height or breadth of cross-sectional views generated by the picture plane.

measurements in the angle of faces with respect to the aspect ratio.

obliqueness in the projection of faces of the object on the vertical plan

foreshortened angular measurements in the three principle axis.

44. A squinch system is a method of constructing an arch across a square base by erecting

Pendentives and Cul-de-four

Intra-domes and tension ring.

Saucer domes and transverse vaults

Cross bandages and hoop lines

45. Match the following
P. Nile valley civilization 1. Shang
Q. Indus valley civilization 2. Harappa
R. Euphrates and Tigris valley civilization 3. Akhetaton
S. Yellow River Civilization 4. Babylon

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

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

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

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

46. Match the appropriate arches with types listed below
1. Equilateral Arch 2. Lancet Arch 3. Drop Arch
4. Surbased Arch 5. Tudor Arch 6. Roman Arch

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

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

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

P-6, Q-2, R-5, S-3

47. The study of varying population size of urban centres in a
region is assessed by

Multiplier effect

Rank size rule

Shift-share analysis

Bulk share of workforce

48. Identify the correct hierarchy of traditional Indian Settlements expressed in an ascending order.

Kharvata- Khetaka- Nagara- Durg

Durg- Vidambaka- Pura- Rajdhani

Grama- Khetaka- Kharvata- Nagara

Nigam- Agrahara- Pura- Kharvata

49. Formal regions and Functional regions are determined respectively by their

‘Natural resources; physiography’ and ‘Economic Linkages.’

‘Economic Linkages’ and ‘Natural resources; ‘physiography.’

‘Industrial Location’ and ‘Transportation; communication.’

‘Transportation; ‘communication’ and ‘Industrial Location.’

50. Nagar Panchayats and District Planning in India were introduced as a result of

National Urbanization Policy

Jawahar Lal Nehru National Urbanization Mission

Electoral Reforms

Constitution (73rd and 74th Amendment) Acts

51. Shells and Space Frames are examples of

modular Bulk- active and Form-active systems respectively.

modular Surface- active and Vector-active systems respectively.

modular Vector- active and Form-active systems respectively.

modular Bulk- active and Surface-active systems respectively.

52. The concept of ‘Slum- networking’ aims to promote

social and physical improvement of Slums.

holistic development in conformity with the infrastructure of the entire city.

improvement of physical networks within the slum areas.

rehabilitation of slum dwellers.

53. The Law of Vicinity states that

the objects of similar form situated close enough together are perceived as one.

the objects of similar form situated at a distance are perceived as one.

the objects of different forms situated close enough together are perceived as one.

the objects situated close together enough are perceived as confusing.

54. Luminaire efficiency is defined as the

sum of the light output of the lamps operating inside the luminaire to the ratio of the
sum of the light output of the luminaire operating outside the luminaire.

sum of the individual lights outputs of the lamps operating outside the luminaire to
the ratio of the of the light output of the luminaire.

ratio of the light output the luminaire sum of the individual light outputs of the lamps
operating outside the luminaire.

ratio of the light output of the luminaire to the individual light output of the lamp
operting outside the luminaire.

55. Match the following
GROUP I GROUP II
P. Dumbwaiter 1. Opening
Q. Comb-plate 2. Escalator
R. Co-axial cable 3. Elevator
S. Transom 4. Data Signal

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

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

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

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

56. Negative and positive correlations between Price and Quantity of a
commodity are respectively represented by

Demand and supply curves.

Supply and demand curves.

Indifference curves and scattered matrix.

Scattered matrix and indifference curves.

57. Traditional Indian settlement patterns, based on orthogonal grid are represented by:

Padmaka, Kurmaka and Swastika

Mandala, Kurmaka and Angula

Dandaka, Vidambaka, and Dhanurmusti

Sarvatabhadra, Prastara and Chaturmukha

58. Plans of Mohenjodaro and medieval Jaipur are based on

grid pattern and sectoral allocation of zoning.

radial pattern and grid allocation of zoning

clustered pattern and segregated allocation of zoning.

centralized pattern and composite allocation of zoning.

59. Match the following
GROUP I GROUP II
P. Frank Gehry 1. Pyramide du Louvre
Q. Norman Foster 2. Bilbao Guggenheim Museum
R. I M Pei 3. HongKong and Sanghai Bank
S. James Sterling 4. Neu Staatsgalerie

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

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

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

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

60. The most appropriate criteria to be considered for delineating backward regions are

density of population

amount of sales tax collection

infant mortality

per capita income and its distribution

61. The relationship between headway (h) and flow (q) in a traffic stream is represented by:

h= q²

h= q

h= 1/q²

h= 1/q

62. Match the diagram of Age Sex
pyramids from the descriptions of the population growth, given below:
1. Rapid growth 2. Slow growth 3. Zero growth 4.Negative growth

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

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

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

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

63. ‘Ecological Footprints’ corresponds to

the land area required to preserve as forests to ensure sufficient levels of oxygen for a community.

the land area necessary to supply natural resources to a community and disposal of its wastes.

the land area required to take care of solid wastes and sewage of a community.

the land area per person per year, from which forests are cut.

64. Match the following with their area of application
P. Potometer 1. Area measurement
Q. Histogram 2. Soil moisture measurement
R. Electrostatic precipitator 3. Transpiration
S. Planimeter 4. Suspended particles T. Potentiometer 5. Statistics

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

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

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

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

65. The rule for generating Fibonacci series is

Fi = Fi-1 +2 for i>1 given Fi and F0

Fi = Fi-1 +1 for i>1 given Fi and F0

Fi = Fi-1 +Fi-2 for i>1 given Fi and F0

Fi = (Fi-1)2 for i>1 given Fi and F

66. Two names associated with planning of Paris and Philadelphia are respectively:

Geroges- Eugene Hausmann and William Penn

Patrick Geddess and Louis
Wirth

Albert Perry and Oswald Spangler

Le Corbusier and John Friedman

67. Which of the following statements is valid for a saddled surface shell structure?
P. regions of downward curvature exhibit arch like action
R. regions of upward curvature behave as a cable structure

P is true and R is false

R is true and P is false

Both P and R are true

Both P and R are false

68. Which of the following statements describe the advantage of A.C. supply over D.C.
supply?

Electroplating process

Noise reduction in motors

Facility of transforming from one voltage to another

Charging of storage batteries

69. For which application software the following expression is valid? (* 2.5 (+ (/ a 2) (-5x)))

Qbasic

AutoLISP

Java

C++

70. What would be the total outgoings in Rs?

60,000/-

70,000/-

75,000/-

80,000/-

71. What would be the annual rent in Rs?

1, 90,000/-

1, 95,000/-

2, 00,000/-

2, 05,000/-

72. If the years purchase in perpetuity comes out to be 12.5, what would be the capitalized
value, in Rs of the above building?

24, 00,000/-

24, 37,000/-

24, 37,500/-

25, 00,000/-

73. Level of Urbanization in the year 1921 was:

10.29

10.84

11.18

11.99

74. As per the table given in Q. no. 74, the annual growth rate of urban population of India
during 1921-1931 was:

0.03

0.79

1.76

1.91

75. In professional practice when there are disputes among the architects, clients and
contractors regarding the building constructions or contract, then to resolve the issues
the Expert/ Experts appointed for the same is termed as

Arbitrator

Lawyer

Solicitor

Valuer

76. When there is dispute among the above Experts, then another expert is appointed to
resolve the issues who is known as

Mediator

Referee

Judge

Umpire

77. Identify the formula for calculating the reverberation time (t) of a hall of volume V cu. M.,
where S represents sound absorption area

t= 16V/S

t= 016V²/S

t= 0.16V/S

t= 16V/S²

78. A school auditorium has a capacity of 800 persons. Considering 3.5 cu. M. of volume per
person and reverberation time of 1.25 sec, the total sound absorption area required
would be

348 sq.m.

358 sq.m.

368 sq.m.

378 sq.m.

79. If a bed room of 3m x 3m x 3m requires 3 air changes per hour, and difference in
temperature between inside and outside (ΔT) = 12 deg C, then ventilation heat flow
rate (Qv) will be:

0.12 kW

0.35 kW

0.70 kW

1.17 kW

80. For a given air velocity of 2m/s, the necessary cross sectional area of supply duct will
be:

0.0375 sq.m.

0.0225 sq.m.

0.0113 sq.m.

0.0037 sq.m.

81. The number of senior secondary schools required for a city of population 1,00,000
persons is about

“8-10”

14-15

18-20

25-28

82. The total land requirement for senior secondary schools for a city of population of
1,00,000 persons is

8 ha

15 ha

25 ha

40 ha

83. Identify the relationship governing the cost of land (C) based on the following factors:
Net density in plots per hectare = p
Land use percentage allocation in net housing = q
Price of land in Rs. Per sq. m. = s

C= (10,000/p x 100/q) s

C= (10,000/p x q/100) s

C= (10,000/p x 100/s) q

C= (10,000/s x 100/q) p

84. If for a housing development, p= 30, q= 45 and s= 500, then the cost of land per dwelling
unit is:

Rs 1,333/-

Rs 3,000/-

75,000/-

Rs 3,70, 370/-