Biju Patnaik University of Technology 2008-4th Sem B.Arch Architecture Principles of Human Settlement - Question Paper

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B. Arch PCAR 8209

Fourth Semester Examination - 2008 PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN SETTLEMENT Full Marks - 70 Time : 3 Hours

Answer Question No. 1 which is compulsory and any five from the rest.

Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks.

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B. Arch PCAR 8209

1. Answer the following questions : 2*10

(a) What is occupance ?

(b) How does cross shaped settlements grow ?

(c) What are the social and legal characteristics of squatter settlements ?

(d) Which type of settlements are found in areas of extreme climates ?

(e) How do the historical determinants contribute to the developments of human settlements ?

(f) What do you mean by ribbon settlements ?

(g) Which aspects of the settlements depict historical and cultural influences ?

(h) What are the site preferences of early historic people ?

(i) What are the raison detre of urban development during the ancient times ?

(j) Who were the first people on earth to plan towns ?

Which are the chief factors affecting the siting

of settlements ? 10

3. Discuss the socio-cultural impact on settlement pattern. 10

4. In what ways are house types adapted to environmental conditions ? 10

5. Explain the main causes of the origin of medieval towns. Cite examples. 10

6. Write a note on area planning in India. 10

7. Critically examine the impact of industrialisation and technological development on human settlement system. 10

8. Discuss the economic structure of colonial cities in India. 10

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