MUSEOLOGY AND CONSERVATION- PAGE 3
MUSEOLOGY AND CONSERVATION- PAGE 3
1. Ecomuseum is concerned with
(A) Archaeological sites
(B) Eco-systems
(C) A geographical area including its people
(D) Environment
Ans: C
2. Bharut Sculptures are housed in
(A) National Museum, New Delhi.
(B) Indian Museum, Kolkatta.
(C) Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai.
(D) Egmore Museum, Chennai.
Ans: B
3. Which one is known as ‘Island Museum’ in India?
(A) Srirangapatna Museum
(B) Saranath Museum
(C) Nagarjunakonda Museum
(D) Konark Museum
Ans: C
4. Fort St. George Museum is located at
(A) Mangalore
(B) Goa
(C) Madras
(D) Pondicherry
Ans: C
5. What is the status of National Museum?
(A) Private Museum
(B) Municipal Museum
(C) State Government Museum
(D) Central Government Museum
Ans: D
6. The most famous original Nataraja Image exhibited is in
(A) Bhubaneshwar Museum
(B) Bangalore Museum
(C) Madras Museum
(D) Bhopal Museum
Ans: C
7. Which place is known as ‘Cradle of Temple Architecture’?
(A) Bhubaneshwar
(B) Pattadakallu
(C) Konark
(D) Khajuraho
Ans: B
8. Martanda Bhairava is combination of
(A) Shiv and Vishnu
(B) Shiv and Brahma
(C) Shiv and Surya
(D) Shiv and Shakti
Ans: C
9. Hiranyagarbha is combination of
(A) Shiv-Karttikeya-Ganesha & Shakti
(B) Shiv-Vishnu-Brahma & Surya
(C) Shiv-Vishnu-Parvati & Lakshmi
(D) Shiv-Vishnu-Brahma & Saraswati
Ans: B
10. Where is the largest Mangrove forest located?
(A) Andaman and Nicobar Islands – Union Territory
(B) Bhitarkanica in Orissa
(C) Sundarbans in Gangeti, West Bengal
(D) Lakshadweep – Union Territory
Ans: C
11. Hoysala Sculptures are made in which stone?
(A) Sand stone
(B) Granite stone
(C) Schist stone
(D) Buff. Sand stone
Ans: C
12. The best method to collect anthropological material is
(A) Purchasing from dealers
(B) Exchange
(C) Gift
(D) Field work
Ans: D
13. Plan budget deals with
(A) Recurring expenditures
(B) Expenditures for a time-bound project
(C) Capital expenditure
(D) all of the above
Ans: B
14. Which dynasty is famous for its Bronze objects?
(A) Chola
(B) Pallava
(C) Hoysala
(D) Kadamba
Ans: A
15. In order to ensure that we have achieved the objectives of exhibition, we should build in a system of
(A) Crating
(B) Evaluation
(C) Installation
(D) Selection
Ans: B
16. Foxing occurs in
(A) Palmleaf manuscripts
(B) Parchment
(C) Copper objects
(D) Paper
Ans: D
17. After absorption of moisture colour of silica gel becomes
(A) Blue
(B) Pink
(C) Black
(D) Yellow
Ans: B
18. Which of the following metals is most vulnerable to corrosion?
(A) Iron
(B) Bronze
(C) Gold
(D) Silver
Ans: A
19. Benzene is used in
(A) Wet preservation
(B) Killing insects
(C) Deacidifying paper
(D) Removal of stains
Ans: D
20. Ultraviolet light is not found in
(A) day light
(B) Fluorescent lighting
(C) Incandescent lighting
(D) Sodium lamps
Ans: C
21. Which of the following words should not be used for people with disabilities?
(A) Persons with learning difficulties
(B) Wheel chair users
(C) Crippled people
(D) Persons with cerebral palsy
Ans: C
22. Recruitment means
(A) Performance assessment
(B) Improving employee performance
(C) Finding and hiring the best qualified candidate for a position
(D) Terminating an employee
Ans: C
23. The reasons for keeping employees on probation for a certain period of time are:
(A) To motivate employees
(B) To assess the abilities and skills
(C) To provide intangible incentives
(D) To divide work
Ans: B
24. Recommend maximum level of illumination for textiles and costumes is
(A) 50 lux
(B) 100 lux
(C) 150 lux
(D) 200 lux
Ans: A
25. Book-shoes are used for storing
(A) Leather objects
(B) Shoes
(C) Textiles
(D) Old manuscripts and books
Ans: D
26. Assertion (A): Dyed and bleached cotton or linen fabrics are safe to used, but they had to be thoroughly washed and rinsed before used for museum purpose.
Reason (R): Because they do not contain chemical residues.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) both are right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: C
27. Assertion (A): If mould is discovered on an object, keep the object in collection store.
Reason (R): It will prevent the transfer of spores to another collection.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) both are right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: C
28. Assertion (A): Basements are the most appropriate locations for storage of museum collections.
Reason (R): Because there is no fluctuation of relative humidity and risks of leaks and floods.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) both are right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: B
29. Assertion (A): Every item in a museum collection must carry its accession number at all the times.
Reason (R): To protect collections from theft.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) both are right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: B
30. Assertion (A): Absolute humidity is used to measure the dampness or dryness of the air.
Reason (R): The humidity of the air depends on the temperature of the air.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) both are right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: B
31. Arrange the following basic human needs in order of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs:
(a) Self development
(b) Safety
(c) Acknowledgement
(d) Food
(A) d, b, c and a
(B) b, d, a and c
(C) b, d, c and a
(D) d, a, c and b
Ans: A
32. Arrange the stages of organising a visit of school childrens to a museum in order.
(a) Learning session.
(b) Welcoming the childrens.
(c) Meeting with school teachers.
(d) Discussions and expansion of concepts.
(A) b, c, a and d
(B) c, b, d and a
(C) c, b, a and d
(D) a, c, b and d
Ans: C
33. Arrange the stages of construction of a painting from bottom to top.
(a) Paint
(b) Ground
(c) Coating
(d) Support
(A) d, b, a and c
(B) d, c, a and b
(C) c, d, b and a
(D) a, c, b and d
Ans: A
34. Arrange the following in chronological order:
(a) Harappa period
(b) Kushan
(c) Shung
(d) Mauryan
Codes:
(A) a, b, c, d
(B) b, c, d, a
(C) d, c, b, a
(D) c, b, d, a
Ans: C
35. Arrange the basic steps involved in control process in order:
(a) Remedial actions
(b) Establishment of standards
(c) Measurements of performance
(d) Comparing actual performance with the planned performance
(A) b, c, a and d
(B) c, a, d and b
(C) b, c, d and a
(D) b, a, c and d
Ans: C
36. Which of the following devices are used to monitor relative humidity in museums?
(a) Psychrometers
(b) Hygrothermographs
(c) Humidity indicator cards
(d) Aspirating psychrometer
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) a, b and c
(C) b, c and d
(D) a,c and d
Ans: C
37. PBC mixtures contain:
(a) Paradichlorobenzene
(b) Benzene
(c)Creosote oil
(d) Butanol
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) a, b and c
(C) a, c and d
(D) a and c
Ans: B
38. Which of the following are inorganic materials?
(a) Ceramics
(b) Gold
(c) Bronze
(d) Palm leaf & Birch leaf
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) a, b and c
(C) b, c and d
(D) a, c and d
Ans: B
39. Which of the following animals are mammals?
(a) Bat
(b) Ostrich
(c) Whale
(d) Rat
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) a, b and c
(C) a, c and d
(D) b, c and d
Ans: C
40. The function of accession register includes:
(a) Enable a periodic audit
(b) Enable whole collections to be evaluated
(c) Establishes legal ownerships
(d) Identifies each objects with an individual numbers
(A) a, c and d
(B) b, c and d
(C) a, b, c and d
(D) a, b and c
Ans: C
41. Match the books in List-I with their authors in List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Interpreting our Heritage i. Freeman Tilden
b. Identity and th Museum Visitor ii. Eilean Hooper Greenhill
c. The Manual of Museum Management iii. Barry Lord
d. Museum and Their visitors iv. John H. Falk
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) i iii iv ii
(C) i iv ii iii
(D) iv ii i iii
Ans: A
42. Match the museums in List-I with their famous collections in List-II
List-I List-II
a. Baroda Museum i. Kurkihar Bronzes
b. Govt. Museum, Madras ii. Akota Bronzes
c. Patna Museum iii. Kaushambi Terracottas
d. Allahabad Museum iv. Amravati Sculptures
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i iii
(B) ii iv iii i
(C) iv ii i iii
(D) iii ii iv i
Ans: A
43. Match the items in List-I with List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Foot candle i. Unit of luminous flux (light) output of lamp
b. lumen ii. Imperial unit of illuminance (light intensity) equal to lumen/sq.ft.
c. microwatts/ lumen iii. Unit of UV radiation
d. Lux iv. Unit of Illuminance
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii i iii iv
(C) iv iii ii i
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: B
44. Match the documentation terms in List-I with their meaning in List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Cataloguing i. The process of removing an object from collection
b. Accession Register ii. The process of recording detail and research based information about objects
c. Disposal iii. A book used to record each accession when it enters the collection
d. De-accessioning iv. The process of removing an object from record
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii i iv
(B) i ii iv iii
(C) iii ii iv i
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: A
45. Match the items in List-I with items in List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Class A fire i. energized electrical equipment
b. Class B fire ii. Combustable metals, e.g. magnesium, sodium, potassium etc.
c. Class C fire iii. Ordinary combustable materials e.g. paper, cloth etc.
d. Class D fire iv. Flammable liquids, gases and greases etc.
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: C
46. Match the type of Exhibitions in List-I with their meaning in List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Systematic i. The exhibit that has some movement
b. Thematic ii. Exhibit arranged in a series/order from earliest to the latest
c. Dynamic iii. Objects arranged to tell a story
d. Chronological iv. Arrangements of objects according to some system of classification
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv iii i ii
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) ii iii iv i
Ans: B
47. Match the Folk dances in List-I with States of their origin in List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Bihu i. Punjab
b. Kathakali ii. Kerela
c. Bharatnatyam iii. Assam
d. Bhangra iv. Tamil Nadu
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iii ii iv i
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iv i ii iii
Ans: B
48. Match the temple in List-I with the places in List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Meenakshi temple i. Khajuraho
b. Kandarya Mahadev Temple ii. Varanasi
c. Vishwanath temple iii. Konark
d. Surya temple iv. Madurai
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: C
49. Match the Insurance terms in List-I with their meanings in List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Act of God i. An agreed amount of loss which an insured must suffer before his policy will pay
b. Deductible ii. Losses caused by dishonesty of the insured’s employees
c. Fidelity Exclusion iii. The quality which an object has to deteriorate or damage itself without external help
d. Inherent Vice iv. A happening such as a Tornedo or Hailstorm
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv i ii iii
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) iii i iv ii
Ans: B
50. Match the organizations in List-I with their definitions in List-II
List-I List-II
a. Zoological Garden i. A place to keep live birds
b. Sanctuary ii. A place to keep live Amphibians & Reptiles
c. Aviary iii. Permanent habitat of animals and plants protected by law
d. Herpetarium iv. Where live animals are kept
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv iii i ii
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) iii i ii iv
Ans: B
(A) Archaeological sites
(B) Eco-systems
(C) A geographical area including its people
(D) Environment
Ans: C
2. Bharut Sculptures are housed in
(A) National Museum, New Delhi.
(B) Indian Museum, Kolkatta.
(C) Prince of Wales Museum, Mumbai.
(D) Egmore Museum, Chennai.
Ans: B
3. Which one is known as ‘Island Museum’ in India?
(A) Srirangapatna Museum
(B) Saranath Museum
(C) Nagarjunakonda Museum
(D) Konark Museum
Ans: C
4. Fort St. George Museum is located at
(A) Mangalore
(B) Goa
(C) Madras
(D) Pondicherry
Ans: C
5. What is the status of National Museum?
(A) Private Museum
(B) Municipal Museum
(C) State Government Museum
(D) Central Government Museum
Ans: D
6. The most famous original Nataraja Image exhibited is in
(A) Bhubaneshwar Museum
(B) Bangalore Museum
(C) Madras Museum
(D) Bhopal Museum
Ans: C
7. Which place is known as ‘Cradle of Temple Architecture’?
(A) Bhubaneshwar
(B) Pattadakallu
(C) Konark
(D) Khajuraho
Ans: B
8. Martanda Bhairava is combination of
(A) Shiv and Vishnu
(B) Shiv and Brahma
(C) Shiv and Surya
(D) Shiv and Shakti
Ans: C
9. Hiranyagarbha is combination of
(A) Shiv-Karttikeya-Ganesha & Shakti
(B) Shiv-Vishnu-Brahma & Surya
(C) Shiv-Vishnu-Parvati & Lakshmi
(D) Shiv-Vishnu-Brahma & Saraswati
Ans: B
10. Where is the largest Mangrove forest located?
(A) Andaman and Nicobar Islands – Union Territory
(B) Bhitarkanica in Orissa
(C) Sundarbans in Gangeti, West Bengal
(D) Lakshadweep – Union Territory
Ans: C
11. Hoysala Sculptures are made in which stone?
(A) Sand stone
(B) Granite stone
(C) Schist stone
(D) Buff. Sand stone
Ans: C
12. The best method to collect anthropological material is
(A) Purchasing from dealers
(B) Exchange
(C) Gift
(D) Field work
Ans: D
13. Plan budget deals with
(A) Recurring expenditures
(B) Expenditures for a time-bound project
(C) Capital expenditure
(D) all of the above
Ans: B
14. Which dynasty is famous for its Bronze objects?
(A) Chola
(B) Pallava
(C) Hoysala
(D) Kadamba
Ans: A
15. In order to ensure that we have achieved the objectives of exhibition, we should build in a system of
(A) Crating
(B) Evaluation
(C) Installation
(D) Selection
Ans: B
16. Foxing occurs in
(A) Palmleaf manuscripts
(B) Parchment
(C) Copper objects
(D) Paper
Ans: D
17. After absorption of moisture colour of silica gel becomes
(A) Blue
(B) Pink
(C) Black
(D) Yellow
Ans: B
18. Which of the following metals is most vulnerable to corrosion?
(A) Iron
(B) Bronze
(C) Gold
(D) Silver
Ans: A
19. Benzene is used in
(A) Wet preservation
(B) Killing insects
(C) Deacidifying paper
(D) Removal of stains
Ans: D
20. Ultraviolet light is not found in
(A) day light
(B) Fluorescent lighting
(C) Incandescent lighting
(D) Sodium lamps
Ans: C
21. Which of the following words should not be used for people with disabilities?
(A) Persons with learning difficulties
(B) Wheel chair users
(C) Crippled people
(D) Persons with cerebral palsy
Ans: C
22. Recruitment means
(A) Performance assessment
(B) Improving employee performance
(C) Finding and hiring the best qualified candidate for a position
(D) Terminating an employee
Ans: C
23. The reasons for keeping employees on probation for a certain period of time are:
(A) To motivate employees
(B) To assess the abilities and skills
(C) To provide intangible incentives
(D) To divide work
Ans: B
24. Recommend maximum level of illumination for textiles and costumes is
(A) 50 lux
(B) 100 lux
(C) 150 lux
(D) 200 lux
Ans: A
25. Book-shoes are used for storing
(A) Leather objects
(B) Shoes
(C) Textiles
(D) Old manuscripts and books
Ans: D
26. Assertion (A): Dyed and bleached cotton or linen fabrics are safe to used, but they had to be thoroughly washed and rinsed before used for museum purpose.
Reason (R): Because they do not contain chemical residues.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) both are right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: C
27. Assertion (A): If mould is discovered on an object, keep the object in collection store.
Reason (R): It will prevent the transfer of spores to another collection.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) both are right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: C
28. Assertion (A): Basements are the most appropriate locations for storage of museum collections.
Reason (R): Because there is no fluctuation of relative humidity and risks of leaks and floods.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) both are right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: B
29. Assertion (A): Every item in a museum collection must carry its accession number at all the times.
Reason (R): To protect collections from theft.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) both are right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: B
30. Assertion (A): Absolute humidity is used to measure the dampness or dryness of the air.
Reason (R): The humidity of the air depends on the temperature of the air.
Codes:
(A) (A) and (R) both are right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) (A) and (R) both are wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: B
31. Arrange the following basic human needs in order of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs:
(a) Self development
(b) Safety
(c) Acknowledgement
(d) Food
(A) d, b, c and a
(B) b, d, a and c
(C) b, d, c and a
(D) d, a, c and b
Ans: A
32. Arrange the stages of organising a visit of school childrens to a museum in order.
(a) Learning session.
(b) Welcoming the childrens.
(c) Meeting with school teachers.
(d) Discussions and expansion of concepts.
(A) b, c, a and d
(B) c, b, d and a
(C) c, b, a and d
(D) a, c, b and d
Ans: C
33. Arrange the stages of construction of a painting from bottom to top.
(a) Paint
(b) Ground
(c) Coating
(d) Support
(A) d, b, a and c
(B) d, c, a and b
(C) c, d, b and a
(D) a, c, b and d
Ans: A
34. Arrange the following in chronological order:
(a) Harappa period
(b) Kushan
(c) Shung
(d) Mauryan
Codes:
(A) a, b, c, d
(B) b, c, d, a
(C) d, c, b, a
(D) c, b, d, a
Ans: C
35. Arrange the basic steps involved in control process in order:
(a) Remedial actions
(b) Establishment of standards
(c) Measurements of performance
(d) Comparing actual performance with the planned performance
(A) b, c, a and d
(B) c, a, d and b
(C) b, c, d and a
(D) b, a, c and d
Ans: C
36. Which of the following devices are used to monitor relative humidity in museums?
(a) Psychrometers
(b) Hygrothermographs
(c) Humidity indicator cards
(d) Aspirating psychrometer
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) a, b and c
(C) b, c and d
(D) a,c and d
Ans: C
37. PBC mixtures contain:
(a) Paradichlorobenzene
(b) Benzene
(c)Creosote oil
(d) Butanol
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) a, b and c
(C) a, c and d
(D) a and c
Ans: B
38. Which of the following are inorganic materials?
(a) Ceramics
(b) Gold
(c) Bronze
(d) Palm leaf & Birch leaf
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) a, b and c
(C) b, c and d
(D) a, c and d
Ans: B
39. Which of the following animals are mammals?
(a) Bat
(b) Ostrich
(c) Whale
(d) Rat
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) a, b and c
(C) a, c and d
(D) b, c and d
Ans: C
40. The function of accession register includes:
(a) Enable a periodic audit
(b) Enable whole collections to be evaluated
(c) Establishes legal ownerships
(d) Identifies each objects with an individual numbers
(A) a, c and d
(B) b, c and d
(C) a, b, c and d
(D) a, b and c
Ans: C
41. Match the books in List-I with their authors in List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Interpreting our Heritage i. Freeman Tilden
b. Identity and th Museum Visitor ii. Eilean Hooper Greenhill
c. The Manual of Museum Management iii. Barry Lord
d. Museum and Their visitors iv. John H. Falk
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) i iii iv ii
(C) i iv ii iii
(D) iv ii i iii
Ans: A
42. Match the museums in List-I with their famous collections in List-II
List-I List-II
a. Baroda Museum i. Kurkihar Bronzes
b. Govt. Museum, Madras ii. Akota Bronzes
c. Patna Museum iii. Kaushambi Terracottas
d. Allahabad Museum iv. Amravati Sculptures
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv i iii
(B) ii iv iii i
(C) iv ii i iii
(D) iii ii iv i
Ans: A
43. Match the items in List-I with List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Foot candle i. Unit of luminous flux (light) output of lamp
b. lumen ii. Imperial unit of illuminance (light intensity) equal to lumen/sq.ft.
c. microwatts/ lumen iii. Unit of UV radiation
d. Lux iv. Unit of Illuminance
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii i iii iv
(C) iv iii ii i
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: B
44. Match the documentation terms in List-I with their meaning in List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Cataloguing i. The process of removing an object from collection
b. Accession Register ii. The process of recording detail and research based information about objects
c. Disposal iii. A book used to record each accession when it enters the collection
d. De-accessioning iv. The process of removing an object from record
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii i iv
(B) i ii iv iii
(C) iii ii iv i
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: A
45. Match the items in List-I with items in List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Class A fire i. energized electrical equipment
b. Class B fire ii. Combustable metals, e.g. magnesium, sodium, potassium etc.
c. Class C fire iii. Ordinary combustable materials e.g. paper, cloth etc.
d. Class D fire iv. Flammable liquids, gases and greases etc.
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: C
46. Match the type of Exhibitions in List-I with their meaning in List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Systematic i. The exhibit that has some movement
b. Thematic ii. Exhibit arranged in a series/order from earliest to the latest
c. Dynamic iii. Objects arranged to tell a story
d. Chronological iv. Arrangements of objects according to some system of classification
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv iii i ii
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) ii iii iv i
Ans: B
47. Match the Folk dances in List-I with States of their origin in List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Bihu i. Punjab
b. Kathakali ii. Kerela
c. Bharatnatyam iii. Assam
d. Bhangra iv. Tamil Nadu
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iii ii iv i
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iv i ii iii
Ans: B
48. Match the temple in List-I with the places in List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Meenakshi temple i. Khajuraho
b. Kandarya Mahadev Temple ii. Varanasi
c. Vishwanath temple iii. Konark
d. Surya temple iv. Madurai
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: C
49. Match the Insurance terms in List-I with their meanings in List-II:
List-I List-II
a. Act of God i. An agreed amount of loss which an insured must suffer before his policy will pay
b. Deductible ii. Losses caused by dishonesty of the insured’s employees
c. Fidelity Exclusion iii. The quality which an object has to deteriorate or damage itself without external help
d. Inherent Vice iv. A happening such as a Tornedo or Hailstorm
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv i ii iii
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) iii i iv ii
Ans: B
50. Match the organizations in List-I with their definitions in List-II
List-I List-II
a. Zoological Garden i. A place to keep live birds
b. Sanctuary ii. A place to keep live Amphibians & Reptiles
c. Aviary iii. Permanent habitat of animals and plants protected by law
d. Herpetarium iv. Where live animals are kept
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv iii i ii
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) iii i ii iv
Ans: B
51. Assertion (A): Effect of light is different on different materials.
Reason (R): Because molecules of different types of material require same amount of energy to begin a chemical reaction with other molecules.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: A
52. Assertion (A): Fading as a form of light damage is only a superficial indication of deterioration.
Reason (R): Because it extends to the physical and chemical structure of collections.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
53. Assertion (A): It is recommended that each museum establishes its own limits on lighting for its collections.
Reason (R): Because there are no universal guidelines.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
54. Assertion (A): An important concept in controlling light is the law of reciprocity.
Reason (R): Because the limited exposure to a high-intensity light produces the same amount of damage as long exposure toa low-intensity light.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
55. Assertion (A): Use of varnish is not recommended for filtering UV light.
Reason (R): It is difficult to apply uniformly and it deteriorates overtime.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
56. Assertion (A): It is incorrect to say that “the light contains UV and IR”.
Reason (R): Because light, by definition, is the band of radiation to which our eye is sensitive. UV and IR are not visible.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
57. Assertion (A): The upper limit for relative humidity is 65%.
Reason (R): Because there is considerable risk of condensation of moisture at this level.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: A
58. Assertion (A): For conservation procedures and handling, bleached rather than unbleached muslin should be used.
Reason (R): Unbleached muslin may be acidic owing to chemical residues.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: D
59. Assertion (A): Do not immediatelyhandle an object after it hasbeen removed from a thymol cabinet.
Reason (R): To allow the fumes it has absorbed to dissipate.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
60. Assertion (A): Paper clips and staples should never be used with work on paper.
Reason (R) : Such devices do not cause impressions on paper, tears and rust stains.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: A
61. Assertion (A): Books should be stored in damp environment.
Reason (R) : This will maintain the form of binding.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: D
62. Assertion (A): Transport object on rubber-wheeled trolleys or trays padded with resilient packing material.
Reason (R): To avoid shock and vibration.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
63. Excessive dryness can cause
(a) Shrinkage of organic material
(b) Embrittlement
(c) Mould growth
(d) Desiccation
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (b) and (d)
Ans: D
64. Excessive humidity can cause:
(a) Corrosion and tarnishing of metals
(b) Efflorescence of salts in stone.
(c) Fading of colour dyes in photographs
(d) Migration of impurities and staining in organic objects
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (a), (b) and (d)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
65. Which of the following are part of the organisation of a didactic exhibition:
(a) Stating the learning goals.
(b) Defining the learning task.
(c) Designing the instructional sequence.
(d) Testing the design
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
66. Colour can be used in exhibitions to
(a) attracted attention
(b) give emphasis
(c) create contrast
(d) create mood
Codes:
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: B
67. Light can cause paper to :
(a) bleach or yellow
(b) darken
(c) weaken
(d) embrittle
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
68. Paradichlorobenzene is a volatile solid that:
(a) kills insects in a sealed container
(b) repels insects
(c) kills fungus
(d) kills larvae in a sealed container
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (d)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (b) and (c)
Ans: B
69. The harmful effect of artificial light can be kept to a minimum by:
(a) using low wattage lights
(b) reducing the number of lamps
(c) diffusing the light
(d) using trade lighting
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: B
70. Arrange the stages of generating funds through sponsorship or donation in order:
(a) Soliciting funds
(b) Introducing the museum
(c) Cultivating the interest of the source
(d) Identification of the potential source
Codes:
(A) (b), (d), (c), (a)
(B) (d), (b), (c), (a)
(C) (b), (c), (d), (a)
(D) (a), (b), (c), (d)
Ans: B
71. Arrange the stages of product life cycle in order:
(a) Maturity
(b) Introduction
(c) Decline
(d) Growth
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(B) (b), (d), (a), (c)
(C) (d), (a), (b), (c)
(D) (c), (a), (d), (b)
Ans: B
72. Arrange the following in order of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs:
(a) Biological needs
(b) Esteem needs
(c) Social needs
(d) Safety needs
Codes:
(A) (c), (d), (a) and (b)
(B) (d), (b), (c) and (a)
(C) (a), (d), (c) and (b)
(D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: C
73. Arrange the following in order of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Education Objectives:
(a) Evaluation
(b) Comprehension
(c) Knowledge
(d) Analysis
Codes:
(A) (a), (c), (b), (d)
(B) (d), (a), (c), (b)
(C) (c), (b), (d), (a)
(D) (b), (c), (a), (d)
Ans: C
74. Arrange the stages of applying numbers on a stone object in order
(a) Seal number
(b) Seal surface
(c) Write number
(d) Dust and clean surface
Codes:
(A) (d), (c), (b), (a)
(B) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(C) (b), (d), (a), (c)
(D) (d), (b), (c), (a)
Ans: D
75. Arrange the stages the process of Taxidermy of birds in order:
(a) Collection
(b) Killing
(c) Narcotization
(d) Skinning
Codes:
(A) (a), (c), (b), (d)
(B) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(C) (b), (c), (a), (d)
(D) (d), (a), (b), (c)
Ans: A
76. The individual showcase label should be placed at the height of
(A) 2.0 – 2.5 metres
(B) 1.00 – 2.0 metres
(C) 1.0 – 1.5 metres
(D) 2.5 – 3.5 metres
Ans: B
77. A showcase depicts two Pictures/Models at right angles divided by a glass by switching the light from one to the other is called
(A) Two in one showcase
(B) Working Model
(C) Pepper’s Ghost
(D) Multimedia showcase
Ans: C
78. IDS is the abbreviation of
(A) International Data System
(B) Intruder Detection System
(C) Information Decimation System
(D) Intradepartmental Security System
Ans: B
79. Kalbalia is folk dance from
(A) Gujarat
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Kerala
(D) U.P.
Ans: B
80. Match the Temples in List – I with the Place in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Kamakhya Temple i. Gujarat
b. Lingaraj Temple ii. Thanjaur
c. Brihdeshwara Temple iii. Guwahati
d. Somnath Temple iv. Bhuvaneshwar
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: C
81. Match the List of Authors List – I with the Books written by them in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. V.H. Bedekar i. Museums of India and their Maladies
b. M.L. Nigam ii. New Museology
c. D.P. Ghosh iii. Fundamentals of Museology
d. R.D. Chaudhary iv. Studies in Museum and Museology
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) iv iii i ii
Ans: B
82. Match the Museums in List – I with their Locations (List – II):
List – I List – II
a. Dogra Museum i. Chennai
b. Egmore Museum ii. Jammu
c. Asutosh Museum iii. Ahmedabad
d. Calico Museum iv. Kolkata
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii iii i
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) i ii iii iv
Ans: C
83. Match List – I with the List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Place where Animals are kept in captivity i. Aquarium
b. A place for keeping birds ii. Aviary
c. Place where fish are kept for public view iii. Herpetorium
d. A place where reptiles are kept iv. Zoological Garden
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv ii i iii
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) ii iii iv i
Ans: B
84. Match the following personalities and their contributions in museums world:
List – I List – II
a. Rai Krishnodas i. Contributed in the enactment of the Treasure Trove Act (1878)
b. James Princep ii. Deciphered the Brahmi Script
c. Dr. Saroj Ghosh iii. Former Chairman of INC-ICOM (1984-90)
d. Lord Lytton iv. Bharat Kala Bhavan
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iv ii iii i
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: C
85. Arrange the following phyla in chronological order:
(i) Porifera
(ii) Protozoa
(iii) Coelentrata
(iv) Arthropoda
Codes:
(A) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(C) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(D) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Ans: A
86. The primary medium of communication in Museums is
(A) A showcase
(B) Original object/Specimen
(C) The text
(D) A.V. Techniques
Ans: B
87. Arrange the following museums in chronological order:
(i) Salarjung Museum
(ii) Indian Museum
(iii) National Gallery of Modern Art
(iv) Manav Sangharalaya
Codes:
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(C) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(D) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
Ans: B
88. Arrange the following preservation procedures of museum objects in sequence:
(i) Isolation
(ii) Observation
(iii) Diagnosis
(iv) Treatment
Codes:
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(C) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(D) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Ans: C
89. Assertion (A): DidargangYakshi Sculpture assigned to the Mauryan period.
Reason (R): Because it is made up of highly polished stone.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: C
90. Assertion (A): Never lift large stuffed animals by their projecting members such as tail or head.
Reason (R): As they cannot withstand the weight of the animal.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
91. Assertion (A): Hand gloves should be used for handling delicate and fragile objects.
Reason (R): Because gloves help to hold the object firmly.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are right.
Ans: A
92. Assertion (A): Biological specimens are preserved in ethyl alcohol or neutral formalin solution.
Reason (R): Because these chemicals arrest dehydration of the specimen.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are right.
Ans: D
93. Arrange the stages of applying number on a metal object in order:
(a) Dust and clean the surface
(b) Apply number
(c) Seal the number
(d) Apply primer
Codes:
(A) (a), (d), (b), (c)
(B) (a), (b), (d), (c)
(C) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(D) (b), (d), (c), (a)
Ans: A
94. Colour can be used in exhibitions to depict or create
(a) Political association
(b) Cultural association
(c) Mood
(d) Contrasts
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
95. Light damage is
(a) Cumulative
(b) Irreversible
(c) permanent
(d) reversible
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
96. Arrange the following in order of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs:
(a) Security, stability and order, etc.
(b) Relationships
(c) Self-realization and development
(d) Food, drink and sleep etc.
Codes:
(A) (c), (d), (a), (b)
(B) (b), (c), (d), (a)
(C) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(D) (d), (a), (b) and (c)
Ans: C
97. Arrange the following in order of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational objectives:
(a) Analysis
(b) Knowledge
(c) Evaluation
(d) Synthesis
Codes:
(A) (b), (a), (d) and (c)
(B) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (c), (d), (a) and (b)
(D) (d), (a), (c) and (b)
Ans: A
98. Excessive heat can cause:
(a) Softening of resins and waxes
(b) Mold growth
(c) Desiccation of organic material
(d) Acceleration of aging
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (a), (c) and (d)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: C
99. Excessive humidity can cause:
(a) Changes in size and shape of hygroscopic materials
(b) Mold growth
(c) Encouragement of insect activity
(d) Fading of colour dyes in photographs and transparencies
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
100. Which of the following is part of the organisation of a didactic exhibition?
(a) Identifying the target groups
(b) Defining the learning strategy
(c) Testing the design with a group sample
(d) Modifying and producing
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
Reason (R): Because molecules of different types of material require same amount of energy to begin a chemical reaction with other molecules.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: A
52. Assertion (A): Fading as a form of light damage is only a superficial indication of deterioration.
Reason (R): Because it extends to the physical and chemical structure of collections.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
53. Assertion (A): It is recommended that each museum establishes its own limits on lighting for its collections.
Reason (R): Because there are no universal guidelines.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
54. Assertion (A): An important concept in controlling light is the law of reciprocity.
Reason (R): Because the limited exposure to a high-intensity light produces the same amount of damage as long exposure toa low-intensity light.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
55. Assertion (A): Use of varnish is not recommended for filtering UV light.
Reason (R): It is difficult to apply uniformly and it deteriorates overtime.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
56. Assertion (A): It is incorrect to say that “the light contains UV and IR”.
Reason (R): Because light, by definition, is the band of radiation to which our eye is sensitive. UV and IR are not visible.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
57. Assertion (A): The upper limit for relative humidity is 65%.
Reason (R): Because there is considerable risk of condensation of moisture at this level.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: A
58. Assertion (A): For conservation procedures and handling, bleached rather than unbleached muslin should be used.
Reason (R): Unbleached muslin may be acidic owing to chemical residues.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: D
59. Assertion (A): Do not immediatelyhandle an object after it hasbeen removed from a thymol cabinet.
Reason (R): To allow the fumes it has absorbed to dissipate.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
60. Assertion (A): Paper clips and staples should never be used with work on paper.
Reason (R) : Such devices do not cause impressions on paper, tears and rust stains.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: A
61. Assertion (A): Books should be stored in damp environment.
Reason (R) : This will maintain the form of binding.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: D
62. Assertion (A): Transport object on rubber-wheeled trolleys or trays padded with resilient packing material.
Reason (R): To avoid shock and vibration.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
63. Excessive dryness can cause
(a) Shrinkage of organic material
(b) Embrittlement
(c) Mould growth
(d) Desiccation
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (b) and (d)
Ans: D
64. Excessive humidity can cause:
(a) Corrosion and tarnishing of metals
(b) Efflorescence of salts in stone.
(c) Fading of colour dyes in photographs
(d) Migration of impurities and staining in organic objects
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (a), (b) and (d)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
65. Which of the following are part of the organisation of a didactic exhibition:
(a) Stating the learning goals.
(b) Defining the learning task.
(c) Designing the instructional sequence.
(d) Testing the design
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
66. Colour can be used in exhibitions to
(a) attracted attention
(b) give emphasis
(c) create contrast
(d) create mood
Codes:
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: B
67. Light can cause paper to :
(a) bleach or yellow
(b) darken
(c) weaken
(d) embrittle
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
68. Paradichlorobenzene is a volatile solid that:
(a) kills insects in a sealed container
(b) repels insects
(c) kills fungus
(d) kills larvae in a sealed container
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (d)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (b) and (c)
Ans: B
69. The harmful effect of artificial light can be kept to a minimum by:
(a) using low wattage lights
(b) reducing the number of lamps
(c) diffusing the light
(d) using trade lighting
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: B
70. Arrange the stages of generating funds through sponsorship or donation in order:
(a) Soliciting funds
(b) Introducing the museum
(c) Cultivating the interest of the source
(d) Identification of the potential source
Codes:
(A) (b), (d), (c), (a)
(B) (d), (b), (c), (a)
(C) (b), (c), (d), (a)
(D) (a), (b), (c), (d)
Ans: B
71. Arrange the stages of product life cycle in order:
(a) Maturity
(b) Introduction
(c) Decline
(d) Growth
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(B) (b), (d), (a), (c)
(C) (d), (a), (b), (c)
(D) (c), (a), (d), (b)
Ans: B
72. Arrange the following in order of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs:
(a) Biological needs
(b) Esteem needs
(c) Social needs
(d) Safety needs
Codes:
(A) (c), (d), (a) and (b)
(B) (d), (b), (c) and (a)
(C) (a), (d), (c) and (b)
(D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: C
73. Arrange the following in order of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Education Objectives:
(a) Evaluation
(b) Comprehension
(c) Knowledge
(d) Analysis
Codes:
(A) (a), (c), (b), (d)
(B) (d), (a), (c), (b)
(C) (c), (b), (d), (a)
(D) (b), (c), (a), (d)
Ans: C
74. Arrange the stages of applying numbers on a stone object in order
(a) Seal number
(b) Seal surface
(c) Write number
(d) Dust and clean surface
Codes:
(A) (d), (c), (b), (a)
(B) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(C) (b), (d), (a), (c)
(D) (d), (b), (c), (a)
Ans: D
75. Arrange the stages the process of Taxidermy of birds in order:
(a) Collection
(b) Killing
(c) Narcotization
(d) Skinning
Codes:
(A) (a), (c), (b), (d)
(B) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(C) (b), (c), (a), (d)
(D) (d), (a), (b), (c)
Ans: A
76. The individual showcase label should be placed at the height of
(A) 2.0 – 2.5 metres
(B) 1.00 – 2.0 metres
(C) 1.0 – 1.5 metres
(D) 2.5 – 3.5 metres
Ans: B
77. A showcase depicts two Pictures/Models at right angles divided by a glass by switching the light from one to the other is called
(A) Two in one showcase
(B) Working Model
(C) Pepper’s Ghost
(D) Multimedia showcase
Ans: C
78. IDS is the abbreviation of
(A) International Data System
(B) Intruder Detection System
(C) Information Decimation System
(D) Intradepartmental Security System
Ans: B
79. Kalbalia is folk dance from
(A) Gujarat
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Kerala
(D) U.P.
Ans: B
80. Match the Temples in List – I with the Place in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Kamakhya Temple i. Gujarat
b. Lingaraj Temple ii. Thanjaur
c. Brihdeshwara Temple iii. Guwahati
d. Somnath Temple iv. Bhuvaneshwar
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: C
81. Match the List of Authors List – I with the Books written by them in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. V.H. Bedekar i. Museums of India and their Maladies
b. M.L. Nigam ii. New Museology
c. D.P. Ghosh iii. Fundamentals of Museology
d. R.D. Chaudhary iv. Studies in Museum and Museology
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii iv ii i
(D) iv iii i ii
Ans: B
82. Match the Museums in List – I with their Locations (List – II):
List – I List – II
a. Dogra Museum i. Chennai
b. Egmore Museum ii. Jammu
c. Asutosh Museum iii. Ahmedabad
d. Calico Museum iv. Kolkata
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii iii i
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) ii i iv iii
(D) i ii iii iv
Ans: C
83. Match List – I with the List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Place where Animals are kept in captivity i. Aquarium
b. A place for keeping birds ii. Aviary
c. Place where fish are kept for public view iii. Herpetorium
d. A place where reptiles are kept iv. Zoological Garden
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iv ii i iii
(C) iii i ii iv
(D) ii iii iv i
Ans: B
84. Match the following personalities and their contributions in museums world:
List – I List – II
a. Rai Krishnodas i. Contributed in the enactment of the Treasure Trove Act (1878)
b. James Princep ii. Deciphered the Brahmi Script
c. Dr. Saroj Ghosh iii. Former Chairman of INC-ICOM (1984-90)
d. Lord Lytton iv. Bharat Kala Bhavan
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iv ii iii i
(D) iii iv i ii
Ans: C
85. Arrange the following phyla in chronological order:
(i) Porifera
(ii) Protozoa
(iii) Coelentrata
(iv) Arthropoda
Codes:
(A) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(C) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(D) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Ans: A
86. The primary medium of communication in Museums is
(A) A showcase
(B) Original object/Specimen
(C) The text
(D) A.V. Techniques
Ans: B
87. Arrange the following museums in chronological order:
(i) Salarjung Museum
(ii) Indian Museum
(iii) National Gallery of Modern Art
(iv) Manav Sangharalaya
Codes:
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(C) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(D) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
Ans: B
88. Arrange the following preservation procedures of museum objects in sequence:
(i) Isolation
(ii) Observation
(iii) Diagnosis
(iv) Treatment
Codes:
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(C) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(D) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Ans: C
89. Assertion (A): DidargangYakshi Sculpture assigned to the Mauryan period.
Reason (R): Because it is made up of highly polished stone.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: C
90. Assertion (A): Never lift large stuffed animals by their projecting members such as tail or head.
Reason (R): As they cannot withstand the weight of the animal.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
91. Assertion (A): Hand gloves should be used for handling delicate and fragile objects.
Reason (R): Because gloves help to hold the object firmly.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are right.
Ans: A
92. Assertion (A): Biological specimens are preserved in ethyl alcohol or neutral formalin solution.
Reason (R): Because these chemicals arrest dehydration of the specimen.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are right.
Ans: D
93. Arrange the stages of applying number on a metal object in order:
(a) Dust and clean the surface
(b) Apply number
(c) Seal the number
(d) Apply primer
Codes:
(A) (a), (d), (b), (c)
(B) (a), (b), (d), (c)
(C) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(D) (b), (d), (c), (a)
Ans: A
94. Colour can be used in exhibitions to depict or create
(a) Political association
(b) Cultural association
(c) Mood
(d) Contrasts
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
95. Light damage is
(a) Cumulative
(b) Irreversible
(c) permanent
(d) reversible
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
96. Arrange the following in order of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs:
(a) Security, stability and order, etc.
(b) Relationships
(c) Self-realization and development
(d) Food, drink and sleep etc.
Codes:
(A) (c), (d), (a), (b)
(B) (b), (c), (d), (a)
(C) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(D) (d), (a), (b) and (c)
Ans: C
97. Arrange the following in order of Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational objectives:
(a) Analysis
(b) Knowledge
(c) Evaluation
(d) Synthesis
Codes:
(A) (b), (a), (d) and (c)
(B) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (c), (d), (a) and (b)
(D) (d), (a), (c) and (b)
Ans: A
98. Excessive heat can cause:
(a) Softening of resins and waxes
(b) Mold growth
(c) Desiccation of organic material
(d) Acceleration of aging
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (a), (c) and (d)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: C
99. Excessive humidity can cause:
(a) Changes in size and shape of hygroscopic materials
(b) Mold growth
(c) Encouragement of insect activity
(d) Fading of colour dyes in photographs and transparencies
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
100. Which of the following is part of the organisation of a didactic exhibition?
(a) Identifying the target groups
(b) Defining the learning strategy
(c) Testing the design with a group sample
(d) Modifying and producing
Codes:
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (c)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: A