Deemed University 2011 B.Arch Architecture University: Lingayas University Term: Title of the : and the Social Sciences - Question Paper
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Lingayas University
B. Arch. 1st Year
Examination June 2011
Architecture and the Social Sciences (AR - 104)
[Time: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 100]
Before answering the question, candidate should ensure that they have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination.
Note: Attempt five questions in all. All questions carry equal marks. Question no. 1 (Section A) is compulsory. Select four questions from Section B.
(Support your answer with suitable sketches, wherever possible)
Section A
Q-1. Part A
Select the correct answer of the following multiple choice questions. [101=10]
(i) Which of the following is a resultant of Over-Urbanisation?
(a) Cities lose population to rural areas
(b) Development of slums
(c) A shift of residential areas outwards
(d) All of the above
(ii) Community Participation in design should be encouraged because it aids in
(a) Minimizing design errors
(b) Saving the cost of the project
(c) Increasing the self confidence of the user
(d) All of the above
(iii) Which of the following forms exhibit the strongest sense of directionality?
(a) A sphere (b) A cuboid
(c) A pyramid (d) A cube
(iv) The applied science that coordinates the design of devices, systems and environments with our physiological and psychological capacities and requirements is called
(a) Anthropometry (b) Architectural Psychology
(c) Ergonomics (d) Gestalt theory
(v) The migration of which gestalt principle into the three dimensional space leads to the discussion between positive space and negative space.
(a) Continuity (b) Proximity
(c) Closure (d) None of the above
(vi) Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of a typical slum in India?
(a) Lack basic municipal services
(b) Lack legal ownership rights on property
(c) Lack Social infrastructure
(d) None of the above
(vii) Which of the following is NOT responsible for urban pull?
(a) The superficial attitude of urbanites
(b) More social mobility in urban areas
(c) The anonymity associated with urban life
(d) Better entertainment facilities in urban areas
(viii) The threshold of distraction is reached when the ratio of the facade height and the distance a person standing from the facade is
(a) 1:2 (b) 1:3
(c) 1:4 (d) None of the above
(ix) Which of the following is the most preferred?
(a) High prospect and high refuge
(b) Low prospect and high refuge
(c) High prospect and Low refuge
(d) Low refuge and high prospect
(x) Why has relocation of slum dwellers failed in most urban up gradation programmes in India?
(a) There is acute shortage of land in the country
(b) It results in the loss of existing social networks
(c) Relocation on affordable land is usually far from employment areas
(d) Slum dwellers resist relocation due to emotional attachment with their existing homes
Q-1. Part B
Answer the following questions:
(a) Write a short note on the concept of Personal space and give examples to demonstrate that different cultures maintain different standards of personal space. [5]
(b) What impact does social change have on architecture? [5]
Section B
Q-2. Demonstrate the effective use of Symbolism in Architecture with a case study. [20]
Q-3. What is a Slum? What do you understand by Slum Improvement? Discuss the importance of Community Participation in slum improvement programmes. [20]
Q-4. How relevant is the study of Environmental Psychology in the field of Architecture? What are the behavioural effects of the following environmental conditions: (i) Overcrowding (ii) Temperature? [20]
Q-5. What is understood by the term Urbanization? Discuss the trends and characteristics of Urbanization in India. What are the common problems that arise due to urbanization? [20]
Q-6. What psychological considerations would form the basis of the architectural design of a college canteen OR a religious structure? Which architectural means would you employ and how, to achieve the same? [20]
Q-7. How does the cultural heritage of a society affect its architecture? Use appropriate examples to support your answer. [20]
Q-8. What is the difference between sensation and perception? Demonstrate the use of various cues in achieving depth perception in art. [20]
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