Sathyabama University 2008 B.Arch Architecture ,Theory of Indian - Question Paper

SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
(Established under part three of UGC Act, 1956)

Course & Branch: B.Arch
Title of the paper: Theory of Indian Architecture
Semester: X Max. Marks: 80
Sub.Code: 321E08 Time: three Hours
Date: 17-03-2008 Session: FN

PART – A (8 x four = 32)
ans All the ques.

1. Mention the differences ranging from 'Vastu' and 'Vaastu'.

2. What is called "chakra" or energy centers? Briefly mention any 4 chakras in human body.

3. Sketch an 'Angula' Measure.

4. Mention the relationship ranging from taala and hasta measurements.

5. Define "Soma Sutra"

6. What is called "Purushanjali maatra" in the selection of site?

7. What is called 'Brahmasthan' in a layout?

8. Define "Upapeetam"

PART – B (4 x 12 = 48)
ans All the ques.

9. Do you think vaastu is applicable in current day context? Briefly explain.
(or)
10. "Pyramids have central Energy"- briefly explain with an example (Egyptian pyramids) and mention the applications of energy pyramids.

11. What is called hasta measurements? discuss briefly with a neat sketch the Kishku hastam or carpenter scale.
(or)
12. Write briefly the traditional measuring systems. discuss with neat sketches "the presence of ashta taalam and nava taalam in human forms.

13. Explain the salient features of
(a) Moulika Griham
(b) Chaturmukha Grihams with neat sketches.
(or)
14. What is called site correction? discuss with neat sketches how it is carried out in irregular shaped sites?

15. "Temple cities are having concentric Planning system" – Briefly explain with an example.
(or)
16. A 60' x 40' site is having an access road from the shorter side (north side). Sketch the plan and view of a 2 bed room house as per vaastu.

Earning:   Approval pending.