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MUSEOLOGY AND CONSERVATION- PAGE 4


MUSEOLOGY AND CONSERVATION- PAGE 4​

1. The Raza Library is situated in
(A) Patna
(B) Rampur
(C) Aligarh
(D) Dhaka
Ans: B
 
2. The Khajuraho Archeological Museum was established in the year
(A) 1820
(B) 1910
(C) 1948
(D) 1814
Ans: B
 
3. ‘Encapsulation’ technique is used in Museums for
(A) Freeze drying the specimen
(B) Preservation and Presentation of object
(C) Colouring the specimen
(D) Documenting the specimen
Ans: B
 
4. In which State the Dholavira Harappan Site is located?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Haryana
(D) Gujarat
Ans: D
 
5. Wildlife Institute is located in
(A) Darjeeling
(B) Pachmari, M.P.
(C) Dehradun
(D) Nainital
Ans: C
 
6. Alexandria Museum was founded by Ptolemy Soter in
(A) 3rd Century B.C.
(B) 2nd Century B.C.
(C) 1st Century B.C.
(D) 3rd Century A.D.
Ans: A
 
7. The traditional boundary between UV and light is
(A) 300 nm
(B) 400 nm
(C) 500 nm
(D) 700 nm
Ans: B
 
8. The Tomb of Mohammad Shah at Bijapur is also known as
(A) Allai Darwaza
(B) Qadam Rasul
(C) Gol Gumbaz
(D) Char Minar
Ans: C
 
9. Which one of the following is a primary colour ?
(A) Black
(B) White
(C) Orange
(D) Blue
Ans: D
 
10. Salvador Dali represents which of the Art Style?
(A) Cubism
(B) Surrealism
(C) Impressionism
(D) Realism
Ans: B
 
11. Ardhanarishwar is a combination of
(A) Vishnu-Lakshmi
(B) Siva-Parvati
(C) Brahma-Saraswati
(D) Ganesh-Shakti
Ans: B
 
12. “Gaddi Girl” is a famous painting of
(A) Jamni Roy
(B) Nicholas Roerich
(C) S.H. Raza
(D) Rabinder Nath Tagore
Ans: B
 
13. “Santhal Family” is a famous sculpture of
(A) Chintamani Kar
(B) Ram Kinkar Baij
(C) Satish Gujral
(D) Amit Ghosh
Ans: B
 
14. Puppets in Karnataka are mostly made up of
(A) Paper
(B) Wood
(C) Leather
(D) Textile
Ans: C
 
15. The Mahabalipuram Monuments are deteriorating mainly due to
(A) Saline Effect
(B) Fungus
(C) Vandalism
(D) Plant Growth
Ans: A
 
16. Dafala Tribe is the indigenous inhabitants of
(A) West Bengal
(B) Arunachal Pradesh
(C) Assam
(D) Nagaland
Ans: B
 
17. The range of visible radiation is between
(A) 300 nm to 400 nm
(B) 400 nm to 700 nm
(C) 500 nm to 600 nm
(D) 600 nm to 800 nm
Ans: B
 
18. If distance between an object and the light sources decreases then Lux levels will
(A) Decrease
(B) Increase
(C) Remain the same
(D) None of the above
Ans: B
 
19. Which of the following is NOT a warm colour?
(A) Red
(B) Yellow
(C) Blue
(D) Orange
Ans: C
 
20. Where the Lepcha Tribal Museum is situated?
(A) Gangtok
(B) Darjeeling
(C) Kaling Pong
(D) Bidisa
Ans: C
 
21. The people of the Mesolithic age used
(A) Sand stone tool
(B) Iron tools
(C) Small stone tools
(D) Copper tools
Ans: C
 
22. The Maharaja Jivaji Rao Scindia Museum was established in
(A) 1964
(B) 1910
(C) 1974
(D) 2000
Ans: A
 
23. Who is considered as a ‘great museum showman’?
(A) Sir Hans Sloan
(B) P.T. Barnum
(C) German Bazin
(D) B.I. Gilman
Ans: B
 
24. Who is considered as ‘Father of Open Air Museums’?
(A) Dhilon Replay
(B) Arthur Hazelius
(C) T.R. Adam
(D) H.R. Baker
Ans: B
 
25. Who was the first curator of Indian Museum Calcutta?
(A) William Jones
(B) Nathaniel Wallich
(C) F.S. Growse
(D) Lord Lytton
Ans: B
 
26. Ashokan Lion Capital is exhibited at
(A) National Museum
(B) Sanchi Museum
(C) Khajuraho Museum
(D) Sarnath Museum
Ans: D
 
27. The North Zone Cultural Centre is located at
(A) Allahabad
(B) Patiala
(C) Nagpur
(D) Udaipur
Ans: B
 
28. In most of the Indus Seal there is representation of
(A) Tiger
(B) Humped bull
(C) Unicorn
(D) Elephant
Ans: B
 
29. A Museum which focuses on the heritage of a particular Natural and Cultural Environment of a community and run by them for their own benefit is called
(A) Local Museum
(B) Site Museum
(C) Eco-Museum
(D) Biographical Museum
Ans: C
 
30. Cloze Test is used in Museums to evaluate
(A) Readability of text
(B) Legibility of text
(C) Comprehensibility of Exhibition Text
(D) All of the above
Ans: C
 
31. When Asiatic Society in Calcutta was established?
(A) 1786
(B) 1789
(C) 1784
(D) 1984
Ans: C
 
32. Which of the following is not a Static Interpretation Technique?
(A) Label
(B) Photograph
(C) Object
(D) Guide Service
Ans: D
 
33. Match the following Authors of Books in List – I with List – II:
List – I                                    List – II
a. Hudson, Kenneth                i. Social History of Museums
b. Ali, Salim                            ii. The Sacred Grove
c. S.D. Ripley                          iii. Common Birds of India
d. Dana, John Cotton              iv. The New Museum
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) ii i iv i
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) i iii ii iv
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: C
 
34. Match the following terminology in List – I with List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. P.V.A.                     i. Polyvinyl Acetate
b. Psychrometer          ii. Things of the Past
c. Relics                       iii. A device for measuring RH
d. Relining                  iv. Mounting of old canvas on a new support
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) ii iii i iv
(B) i iii ii iv
(C) i iii iv ii
(D) iii i iv ii
Ans: B
 
35. Match the item in List – I with List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. Paper machine         i. Removal of NaCl
b. Shellac Solution      ii. Used as Varnish
c. Red lead                  iii. Pigment used in illustrations
d. Formic Acid            iv. Removing copper incrustations
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) i iii ii iv
Ans: B
 
36. Match the List – I with List – II:
List – I                                    List – II
a. Ankurvat Temple                i. Afghanistan
b. Bamian Budha                    ii. Cambodia
c. Pasupati Temple                  iii. Thailand
d. Brahma Temple                   iv. Nepal
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) ii i iv iii
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) iii ii iv i
Ans: A
 
37. Match the items in List – I with items in List – II:
List – I            List – II
a. Chalking      i. convex bulge in paint surface
b. Blister          ii. Series of tiny breaks in a paint film
c. Flaking        iii. Loss of pigment in a paint layer by powdering off
d. Crazing       iv. Breaking away of one or all paint and ground layer
Codes:
      a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) iii i iv ii
(C) ii iii i iv
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: B
 
38. Arrange the following stages of documentation in order:
I. Recording the details of potential acquisitions.
II. Generating full record for each individual item.
III. Formally accepting the material for museum.
IV. Allocation of accession number.
Codes:
(A) I, IV, III, II
(B) III, IV, I, II
(C) I, III, IV, II
(D) II, I, IV, III
Ans: C
 
39. Arrange the stages – process of preservation of invertebrates in order:
(a) Collection
(b) Preservation
(c) Narcotization
(d) Killing & Fixing
Codes:
(A) (a), (c), (d), (b)
(B) (d), (b), (c), (a)
(C) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(D) (c), (d), (b), (a)
Ans: A
 
40. Match the items in List – I with List – II:
List – I                                                            List – II
a. Simplipal Biosphere                                    i. M.P.
b. Panchmari Biosphere                                  ii. Tamil Nadu
c. Manas Biosphere Reserve                           iii. Assam
d. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve            iv. Orissa
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) iv i iii ii
(B) iii ii iv i
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) i ii iii iv
Ans: A
 
41. Match the items in List – I with List – II:
List – I                                                List – II
a. Marine National Park                      i. M.P.
b. Kudramukh National Park              ii. Kerala
c. Silent Valley National Park             iii. Karnataka
d. Sanjay National Park                      iv. Gujarat
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iv iii ii i
(D) iii ii i iv
Ans: C
 
42. Match the following List – I with List – II:
List – I                                    List – II
a. Sodium Chloride                 i. Made from ink sac of cattle fish
b. Ethyl Alcohol                      ii. Adhesive
c. Urea Formaldehyde            iii. Preservation
d. Sepia                                   iv. Narcotics for Leaches
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) iii ii i iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iv iii ii i
(D) i ii iii iv
Ans: C
 
43. Matching the item with List – I with List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. Oil Vitrol                 i. White colour require for illustration of manuscripts
b. Saffron                    ii. Gold yellow used in manuscript
c. Lack dye                 iii. Red used in manuscript
d. Zinc White              iv. Bleaching
Codes:
      a b c d
(A) i ii iii iv
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: D
 
44. Match the items in List – I with items in List – II:
List – I                                                            List – II
a. Archaeological Museum                              i. Kolkata
b. Birla Planetarium                                        ii. Kashmir
c. Babukumar Singh Memorial Museum         iii. Bihar
d. Amar Mahal Museum                                 iv. Sarnath
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) iv ii i iii
(B) ii iii i iv
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) iv i iii ii
Ans: D
 
45. Match the List – I with List – II:
List – I                                    List – II
a. Cellulose Acetate Foil         i. Killing of Insect
b. Paradichloro Benzene         ii. Taxidermy
c. Arsenic Soap                       iii. Lamination
d. Cyanide Bottle                   iv. Insect Repellent
Codes:
        a b c d
(A) iii iv ii i
(B) ii i iii iv
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) iv iii i ii
Ans: A
 
46. Match List – I with List – II:
List – I                                                                        List – II
a. Birla Academy of Art & Culture                            i. Museum of National Importance
b. Robindra Bhavan Museum                                     ii. Private Museum
c. Commercial & Industrial Museum, Kolkata           iii. University Museum
d. Salarjung Museum                                                  iv. State Museum
Codes:
        a b c d
(A) iii ii i iv
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) i ii iii iv
Ans: C
 
47. Match the following items in List – I with List – II:
List – I                                                List – II
a. Lloyd Botanical Garden                 i. Darjeeling, West Bengal
b. Central National Herbarium            ii. Howrah, West Bengal
c. Humayun Tomb                              iii. Delhi
d. Hathi Gumpha Cave                       iv. Orissa
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) iv iii ii i
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) ii iii iv i
(D) iii i ii iv
Ans: B
 
48. Match the following terminology in List – I with List – II:
List – I                        List – II
a. Oology                    i. Branch of ornithology studying birds eggs, nets etc.
b. Ethnology               ii. Study of Fungi
c. Entomology             iii. Scientific Study of Insects
d. Mycology                iv. Scientific and objective study of animal behaviour
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) ii iii i iv
(B) iv iii ii i
(C) i iv iii ii
(D) iii ii iv i
Ans: C
 
49. Match the items in List – I with List – II:
List – I                                    List – II
a. Konark Temple                    i. Marble
b. Victoria Memorial Hall       ii. Granite
c. Ellora Cave                          iii. Khondolite
d. Red Fort                             iv. Red Sandstone
Codes:
       a b c d
(A) iii i ii iv
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) iv ii iii i
Ans: A

50.
Acetone is used as a(A) Solvent
(B) Adhesive
(C) Fixative
(D) Repellant
Ans: A
51. Match List-I with List-II.
List-I                                                               List-II
(a) Hazarduari Palace Museum                       (i) Lucknow
(b) Periyar National Park                                (ii) Orissa
(c) Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany      (iii) Murshidabad, W. Bengal
(d) Bhitarkanica Sanctuary of Crocodile        (iv) Kerala
Codes:
        (a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(B) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(C) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(D) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
Ans: A
 
52. Match List-I with List-II.
List-I                                       List-II
(a) Sanchi Museum                 (i) Eastern Ganga Sculptures
(b) Hampi Museum                 (ii) Chandella Sculptures
(c) Khajuraho Museum           (iii) Vijayanagara Sculpture
(d) Konark Museum                (iv) Buddhist Sculptures
Code:
       (a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(C) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(D) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Ans: C
 
53. Assertion (A): Conservators should document every step taken in treatment and repair of an object.
Reason (R): Documentation helps in assessing the effectiveness of the treatment
(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
 
54. Assertion (A): Dioramic presentations in museums are more effective.
Reason (R): They present the specimen in their natural context.
(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): Constant micro changes in atmosphere leads to ageing and ultimate decay of objects.
Reason (R) Constant adjustment to atmospheric changes causes stress and strain on objects.
(A) (A) is wrong but (R) is right.
(B) (A) is right but (R) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: C
 
56. Assertion (A): Evaluation of exhibitions and educational programmes is important.
Reason (R) It helps in assessing the performance of exhibitions of educational programmes.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is right but (R) is wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong but (R) is right.
Ans: A
 
57. Assertion (A): Accession Registers should be accessible to public.
Reason (R): It helps in getting detailed information about objects.
(A) (A) is right (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: D
 
58. Assertion (A): In air-conditioned collection stores fans are not required.
Reason (R): Fans reduce the effect of air-conditioning.
(A) (A) is right but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(C) (A) is wrong but (R) is right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: D
 
59. Assertion (A): Which one of the thermometers in psychomotor is kept moist with distilled water only.
Reason (R): Impurities in tap water can damage the thermometer.
(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: A
 
60. Assertion (A): ‘Objects’ in modern age are no longer presented on the table of classification.
Reason (R): Now objects are presented on the basis of their visual features.
(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): Museum Exhibitions tend to be very cost-effective.
Reason (R): Museum exhibitions can be seen by many people over a period of time.
(A) (A) is right but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(C) (A) is wrong but (R) is right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: B
 
62. Assertion (A): Scale as a design element can help getting visitors’ attention on tiny and small objects displayed in a big room.
Reason (R): Without proper scale small and tiny objects can look insignificant and lost.
(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
 
63. Assertion (A): If labels are placed on the bottom of cases, they should be angled.
Reason (R): The ideal way to read text is when it is flat-on to the eye.
(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
 
64. Assertion (A): Orientation devices such as maps and direction signs should be an integral part of museum design.
Reason (R): They help visitors in understanding exhibits
(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
 
65. Assertion (A): Job analysis is essential for writing job description of positions in a museum.
Reason (R): It helps in motivating employees.
(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
 
66. Assertion (A) Wood is an isotropic in nature
Reason (R): Rate of elongation and contraction is different in all the three directions.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is right but (R) is wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong but (R) is right.
Ans: A
 
67. Arrange the stages of product life cycle in order.
(a) Growth
(b) Decline
(c) Introduction
(d) Maturity
(A) (c), (b), (d) and (a)
(B) (c), (a), (d) and (b)
(C) (b), (c), (a) and (d)
(D) (d), (b), (c) and (a)
Ans: B
 
68. Arrange the aims of fire protection programme in order of priority.
(a) Extinguish fire
(b) Prevent fire from spreading
(c) Detect fire
(d) Prevent fire from starting
(A) (d), (b), (c) and (a)
(B) (b), (c), (d) and (a)
(C) (d), (c), (b) and (a)
(D) (c), (b), (a) and (d)
Ans: C
 
69. Arrange the following steps for organising educational visits of school children to museum in correct order:
(a) Booking the class visit
(b) Story telling session and art activity
(c) Evaluation
(d) Teacher’s preparatory visit to museum
(A) (b), (d), (c), (a)
(B) (d), (a), (b), (c)
(C) (d), (a), (c), (b)
(D) (a), (d), (b), (c)
Ans: B
 
70. Collective management policy helps in
(a) Avoiding collection of duplicate material
(b) Disposing irrelevant collections
(c) Taking decisions about collections
(d) All of the above
(A) (a) and (b) only
(B) (b) and (c) only
(C) (a) and (c) only
(D) (a), (b) and (c)
Ans: D
 
71. The qualities of a good showcase are
(a) It is stable and strong
(b) It is safe to objects
(c) It is made up of eco-friendly material
(d) It is safe to visitors
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: D
 
72. The position of the tracks with lighting fixtures is influenced by
(a) Distance between the lamp and the object
(b) Angle of incidence of the light beam on the surface of the object
(c) Height of the ceiling
(d) Size of exhibits
(A) (a), (b) and (d)
(B) (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: C
 
73. The basic considerations of museum lighting are
(a) Visual performance
(b) Energy conservation
(c) Safety of visitors
(d) Protecting objects from potential light damage
(A) (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (b) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: C
 
74. Which of the following provisions you will make for physically challenged person?
(a) Hand Rails
(b) Wheel chairs
(c) Ramps
(d) Amplification devices
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: B
 
75. Basic considerations while lay-outing exhibitions are:
(a) Number of visitors
(b) Visitors’ psychology
(c) Educational programmes
(d) Viewing distance
(A) (a), (b) and (d)
(B) (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (b) and (c)
(D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: D

76. Plastination technique is used in museums for
(A) Preservation of colour
(B) Making a replica
(C) Preservation of biological specimen
(D) freez drying
Ans: C
 
77. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in:
(A) Meghalaya
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Uttarakhand
(D) Assam
Ans: C
 
78. Onge tribe is the indigenous inhabitants of:
(A) Andaman & Nicobar
(B) Lakshadweep
(C) Kerala
(D) Arunachal Pradesh
Ans: A
 
79. The first survey of museums in India was done by
(A) C. Sivaramamurthy
(B) Mortimer Wheeler
(C) D.P. Ghosh
(D) Markham and Hargreaves
Ans: D
 
80. Which of the following is not a publication?
(A) Exhibition labels
(B) CD
(C) DVD
(D) Guidebook
Ans: A
 
81. Assertion (A): In early stages of mold growth, the food source must be moist.
Reason (R): Enzymes use surface moisture to dissolve food.
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: A
 
82. Assertion (A): If works on paper are to be stored together in a folder, drawer or box, those on poor-quality paper should be separated from those on good quality paper.
Reason (R): To protect them from biological infestation.
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
 
83. Assertion (A): Encapsulation is not suitable for artefacts with friable media such as charcoal, chalk and pencil.
Reason (R): Because polyester film creates an electrostatic charge.
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: A
 
84. Assertion (A): Before applying paint, canvas is prepared by applying size and ground layers.
Reason (R): Because these layers enhance the appearance of the painting.
Codes:
(A) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: B
 
85. Assertion (A): Polyester film used in encapsulation should be free of plasticisers and surface coating.
Reason (R): These can cause abrasions
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
 
86. Assertion (A): Conservator should document all the stages during conservation work.
Reason (R): Documentation of all the stages could help in assessing the effectiveness of the conservation work.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
Ans: C
 
87. Assertion (A): When transporting objects to an area with different environmental conditions, it is a good idea to keep objects well packed in boxes and wrapped in buffering material.
Reason (R): To ensure that acclimatisation to the new conditions can take place gradually.
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: A
 
88. Assertion (A): It is recommended to use freshly cut and unseasoned wood for museum purpose.
Reason (R): Because it produces the least amount of harmful vapours.
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
 
89. Assertion (A): Lignin added during the papermaking process to make high quality paper.
Reason (R): Lignin is a stable substance and gives strength to paper.
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
 
90. Assertion (A): In display, books should be mounted vertically.
Reason (R): To avoid strain and distortion of their bindings.
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: D
 
91. Assertion (A): Avoid blower machines to remove loose dust and dirt from textiles.
Reason (R): Because they will drive dirt deeper into the textile.
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: A
 
92. Assertion (A): Metal objects should be handled with bare hands.
Reason (R): So that they can be held firmly.
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
 
93. Assertion (A): Naphthalene balls are kept in the showcases on the higher side.
Reason (R): Fumes of Naphthalene move downwards.
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: A
 
94. Assertion (A): Use of varnish is preferred over plastics for filtering UV rays.
Reason (R): It can be easily applied uniformly it does not deteriorate over time.
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, and (R) is right.
Ans: C
 
95. Assertion (A): Handle or left sculptures by a projecting member such as an arm or head.
Reason (R): They provide good gripping and can take the weight of the sculpture.
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: C
 
96. Assertion (A): Fibre optic lighting is recommended for display particularly in exhibition cases.
Reason (R): Fibres conduct infrared or ultraviolet light and do not cause heat built up within the case.
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: A
 
97. Assertion (A): Objects should be installed immediately after painting the showcase and walls of the gallery.
Reason (R): Paints do not produce any acid harmful to objects.
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
 
98. Arrange in order the procedure followed for waterlogged terracotta objects:
(a) Removal of excess water
(b) Use of consolidant
(c) Removal of soluble salts
(d) Application of surface coating
Codes:
(A) (d), (a), (c), (b)
(B) (a), (c), (b), (d)
(C) (b), (a), (d), (c)
(D) (c), (a), (b), (d)
Ans: B
 
99. Arrange in order the procedure followed for Freeze drying of big mammals:
(a) Narcotization
(b) Collection of specimen
(c) Positioning & Freeze drying
(d) Mounting
Codes:
(A) (d), (c), (a), (b)
(B) (c), (a), (d), (b)
(C) (b), (a), (c), (d)
(D) (a), (c), (b), (d)
Ans: C
 
100.  The process of utilizing the information to build complex internal knowledge structure is called
(A) Knowledge Building
(B) Schemata
(C) Storage of Knowledge
(D) Knowledge Bank
Ans: B
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