MUSEOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
MUSEOLOGY AND CONSERVATION SYLLABUS
(These syllabus may change from time to time. Please check with the relevant Public Service Commission websites for any changes in the syllabus)
Unit – I
Definition of Museum.
Definition of Museology / Museography.
History of Development of Museum – World / India.
Types of Museums – India.
Para Museums.
Rural Museums – their problems.
Role of Museum in Society.
Museum accountability.
Museum in changing world.
Museum Movement and International Organization.
Professional associations and their relevance.
Unit – II
History of Collection – World.
Theoretical issues and value based collection / objectives.
Methods of Collection.
Ethics of Collection.
History of Documentation / aim and objectives.
Registration Methods / Indexing / Cataloguing.
Exhibition Documentation.
Conservation / Restoration Documentation.
Computerization / Multimedia.
Unit – III
History / Archaeology / Architecture.
Ethnology / Anthropology / Folk Literature.
History of Art / Fine Arts / Performing Art.
National History and Physical Sciences.
Unit – IV
General Principles of presentation.
Organization and planning of gallery / exhibition.
Nature and types of exhibition.
Permanent / temporary exhibition.
Types of Museum Lighting – Natural and Artificial – their merits and demerits.
Effects of light on textiles, paintings, natural history specimens.
Preparation of blue print and stages of work.
Selection of materials research for data input.
Execution of presentation (layout, exhibit – design, stages of mounting illumination).
Unit – V
Communication Techniques.
Lable / Lable Writing.
Audio – Visual Techniques / Application.
Orientation and guiding.
Other Complimentary Techniques and Application.
Unit – VI
General Principles and Theoretical issues.
Educational Role of the Museum.
Educational Services and Facilities.
Extension Services / out reach program.
Special Services to Physically handicapped.
Cultural Resources in Museum Education.
Unit – VII
General Principles of Public Relations.
Nature of Public Relations and its application in museum.
Media Outlets – Print Media, Electronic Media.
Information Technology in Museums.
Public Facilities and Services.
Classification of Museum visitors – its need.
Friends of the Museum and Voluntary Services.
Museum Marketing Strategy.
Unit – VIII
Analysis of Materials.
Factors of Deterioration.
Pest Control in Museums.
Sterilization / prevention / first aid.
Preservation / Conservation / Lining / Darning.
Unit – IX
Handling / Care.
Storage Organisation.
Packing and Transportation Regulations.
Insurance / Other Safeguards.
Museum Security against fire, theft and burglary, armed conflict.
Unit – X
Principles of Museum Management.
Administrative Structures of Museum.
Museum Administration Personnel Finance.
Policy Planning and Quality Development.
Museum Security and Maintenance.
Unit – I
Definition of Museum.
Definition of Museology / Museography.
History of Development of Museum – World / India.
Types of Museums – India.
Para Museums.
Rural Museums – their problems.
Role of Museum in Society.
Museum accountability.
Museum in changing world.
Museum Movement and International Organization.
Professional associations and their relevance.
Unit – II
History of Collection – World.
Theoretical issues and value based collection / objectives.
Methods of Collection.
Ethics of Collection.
History of Documentation / aim and objectives.
Registration Methods / Indexing / Cataloguing.
Exhibition Documentation.
Conservation / Restoration Documentation.
Computerization / Multimedia.
Unit – III
History / Archaeology / Architecture.
Ethnology / Anthropology / Folk Literature.
History of Art / Fine Arts / Performing Art.
National History and Physical Sciences.
Unit – IV
General Principles of presentation.
Organization and planning of gallery / exhibition.
Nature and types of exhibition.
Permanent / temporary exhibition.
Types of Museum Lighting – Natural and Artificial – their merits and demerits.
Effects of light on textiles, paintings, natural history specimens.
Preparation of blue print and stages of work.
Selection of materials research for data input.
Execution of presentation (layout, exhibit – design, stages of mounting illumination).
Unit – V
Communication Techniques.
Lable / Lable Writing.
Audio – Visual Techniques / Application.
Orientation and guiding.
Other Complimentary Techniques and Application.
Unit – VI
General Principles and Theoretical issues.
Educational Role of the Museum.
Educational Services and Facilities.
Extension Services / out reach program.
Special Services to Physically handicapped.
Cultural Resources in Museum Education.
Unit – VII
General Principles of Public Relations.
Nature of Public Relations and its application in museum.
Media Outlets – Print Media, Electronic Media.
Information Technology in Museums.
Public Facilities and Services.
Classification of Museum visitors – its need.
Friends of the Museum and Voluntary Services.
Museum Marketing Strategy.
Unit – VIII
Analysis of Materials.
Factors of Deterioration.
Pest Control in Museums.
Sterilization / prevention / first aid.
Preservation / Conservation / Lining / Darning.
Unit – IX
Handling / Care.
Storage Organisation.
Packing and Transportation Regulations.
Insurance / Other Safeguards.
Museum Security against fire, theft and burglary, armed conflict.
Unit – X
Principles of Museum Management.
Administrative Structures of Museum.
Museum Administration Personnel Finance.
Policy Planning and Quality Development.
Museum Security and Maintenance.
Unit – I
Definition of Museum.
Definition of Museology / Museography.
History of Development of Museum – World / India.
Types of Museums – India.
Para Museums.
Rural Museums – their problems.
Role of Museum in Society.
Museum accountability.
Museum in changing world.
Museum Movement and International Organization.
Professional associations and their relevance.
Unit – II
History of Collection – World.
Theoretical issues and value based collection / objectives.
Methods of Collection.
Ethics of Collection.
History of Documentation / aim and objectives.
Registration Methods / Indexing / Cataloguing.
Exhibition Documentation.
Conservation / Restoration Documentation.
Computerization / Multimedia.
Unit – III
History / Archaeology / Architecture.
Ethnology / Anthropology / Folk Literature.
History of Art / Fine Arts / Performing Art.
National History and Physical Sciences.
Unit – IV
General Principles of presentation.
Organization and planning of gallery / exhibition.
Nature and types of exhibition.
Permanent / temporary exhibition.
Types of Museum Lighting – Natural and Artificial – their merits and demerits.
Effects of light on textiles, paintings, natural history specimens.
Preparation of blue print and stages of work.
Selection of materials research for data input.
Execution of presentation (layout, exhibit – design, stages of mounting illumination).
Unit – V
Communication Techniques.
Lable / Lable Writing.
Audio – Visual Techniques / Application.
Orientation and guiding.
Other Complimentary Techniques and Application.
Unit – VI
General Principles and Theoretical issues.
Educational Role of the Museum.
Educational Services and Facilities.
Extension Services / out reach program.
Special Services to Physically handicapped.
Cultural Resources in Museum Education.
Unit – VII
General Principles of Public Relations.
Nature of Public Relations and its application in museum.
Media Outlets – Print Media, Electronic Media.
Information Technology in Museums.
Public Facilities and Services.
Classification of Museum visitors – its need.
Friends of the Museum and Voluntary Services.
Museum Marketing Strategy.
Unit – VIII
Analysis of Materials.
Factors of Deterioration.
Pest Control in Museums.
Sterilization / prevention / first aid.
Preservation / Conservation / Lining / Darning.
Unit – IX
Handling / Care.
Storage Organisation.
Packing and Transportation Regulations.
Insurance / Other Safeguards.
Museum Security against fire, theft and burglary, armed conflict.
Unit – X
Principles of Museum Management.
Administrative Structures of Museum.
Museum Administration Personnel Finance.
Policy Planning and Quality Development.
Museum Security and Maintenance.
Unit – I
Definition of Museum.
Definition of Museology / Museography.
History of Development of Museum – World / India.
Types of Museums – India.
Para Museums.
Rural Museums – their problems.
Role of Museum in Society.
Museum accountability.
Museum in changing world.
Museum Movement and International Organization.
Professional associations and their relevance.
Unit – II
History of Collection – World.
Theoretical issues and value based collection / objectives.
Methods of Collection.
Ethics of Collection.
History of Documentation / aim and objectives.
Registration Methods / Indexing / Cataloguing.
Exhibition Documentation.
Conservation / Restoration Documentation.
Computerization / Multimedia.
Unit – III
History / Archaeology / Architecture.
Ethnology / Anthropology / Folk Literature.
History of Art / Fine Arts / Performing Art.
National History and Physical Sciences.
Unit – IV
General Principles of presentation.
Organization and planning of gallery / exhibition.
Nature and types of exhibition.
Permanent / temporary exhibition.
Types of Museum Lighting – Natural and Artificial – their merits and demerits.
Effects of light on textiles, paintings, natural history specimens.
Preparation of blue print and stages of work.
Selection of materials research for data input.
Execution of presentation (layout, exhibit – design, stages of mounting illumination).
Unit – V
Communication Techniques.
Lable / Lable Writing.
Audio – Visual Techniques / Application.
Orientation and guiding.
Other Complimentary Techniques and Application.
Unit – VI
General Principles and Theoretical issues.
Educational Role of the Museum.
Educational Services and Facilities.
Extension Services / out reach program.
Special Services to Physically handicapped.
Cultural Resources in Museum Education.
Unit – VII
General Principles of Public Relations.
Nature of Public Relations and its application in museum.
Media Outlets – Print Media, Electronic Media.
Information Technology in Museums.
Public Facilities and Services.
Classification of Museum visitors – its need.
Friends of the Museum and Voluntary Services.
Museum Marketing Strategy.
Unit – VIII
Analysis of Materials.
Factors of Deterioration.
Pest Control in Museums.
Sterilization / prevention / first aid.
Preservation / Conservation / Lining / Darning.
Unit – IX
Handling / Care.
Storage Organisation.
Packing and Transportation Regulations.
Insurance / Other Safeguards.
Museum Security against fire, theft and burglary, armed conflict.
Unit – X
Principles of Museum Management.
Administrative Structures of Museum.
Museum Administration Personnel Finance.
Policy Planning and Quality Development.
Museum Security and Maintenance.
MUSEOLOGY AND CONSERVATION MCQs
1. The first great national art museum was
(A) Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
(B) The Palace of Louvre, Paris
(C) British Museum, London
(D) Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Ans: B
2. ICOM was established in the year
(A) 1936
(B) 1946
(C) 1951
(D) 1956
Ans: B
3. Dinosaurs were abundant in
(A) Devonian period
(B) Cretaceous period
(C) Jurassic period
(D) Carboniferous period
Ans: C
4. Lions are protected in
(A) Kanha National Park
(B) Ranthambore National Park
(C) Gir National Parks
(D) Corbett National Park
Ans: C
5. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manava Sanghrahalaya is situated in
(A) Delhi
(B) Bhopal
(C) Kolkata
(D) Vadodara
Ans: B
6. Public Relations is a conscious effort to
(A) Educate people
(B) Generate funds
(C) To influence public perception
(D) Propagate culture
Ans: C
7. Brass is an alloy of
(A) Copper & Zinc
(B) Copper and Tin
(C) Copper and Nickel
(D) Copper and Lead
Ans: A
8. Collection of coins is called
(A) Lithographic collections
(B) Palaeographic collections
(C) Numismatic collections
(D) Iconographic collections
Ans: C
9. ‘Museums: In Search of Future’ was written by
(A) P.S. Rawson
(B) Carl E. Guthe
(C) L.W. Coleman
(D) A.S. Witlin
Ans: D
10. ‘Museum Basics’ is written by
(A) Garry Thomson
(B) T. Ambrose and C. Paine
(C) Eilean Hooper-Greenhill
(D) C.E. Burcaw
Ans: B
11. The Design of Educational Exhibition’ is written by
(A) H. Moffat
(B) A.W. Melton
(C) David Dean
(D) R.S. Miles et. al.
Ans: D
12. Madhubani Paintings are from
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Bihar
(C) West Bengal
(D) Gujarat
Ans: B
13. The main label that states the theme of an exhibition is called
(A) Group label
(B) Object label
(C) Introduction label
(D) Case label
Ans: C
14. Fourth part of the number 59.84.5.c means
(A) The object is of grade C
(B) The object is 3rd component of the 5th object of 84th acquisition
(C) The object is 3rd component of 84th acquisition
(D) The object is 3rd acquisition of the year 1959
Ans: B
15. Which of the following rules is not applicable to care and handling?
(A) Wear gloves
(B) Carry everything by hand
(C) No smoking
(D) Avoid haste
Ans: B
16. A sling psychrometer is used for measuring
(A) Temperature
(B) Relative Humidity
(C) Intensity of light
(D) Ultraviolet light
Ans: B
17. The maximum light level recommended for objects of paper is
(A) 30 lux
(B) 30 foot candles
(C) 50 lux
(D) 100 lux
Ans: C
18. The principal threat to organic artefacts at high levels of RH is
(A) Crizzling
(B) Corrosion
(C) Bronze disease
(D) Mould growth
Ans: D
19. Arsenic Paste is used in
(A) Taxidermy
(B) Painting Restoration
(C) Wet preservation
(D) Treatment of water-logged wood
Ans: A
20. Paper pulp method is used in treatment of
(A) Gold object
(B) Textiles
(C) Bronze
(D) Stone and terracottas
Ans: D
21. Who is the author of ‘Dance of Siva’?
(A) A.K. Kumuda Swamy
(B) C. Sivaramamurthy
(C) R.C. Sharma
(D) M.C. Shrivastva
Ans: B
22. Latest Museum Directory is authored by
(A) Usha Agarwal
(B) R.C. Agarwal
(C) O.P. Agarwal
(D) D.P. Agarwal
Ans: A
23. The Chandella Sculptures are made in which stone?
(A) Sand stone
(B) Red stone
(C) Schist stone
(D) Basalt stone
Ans: A
24. The dog is the vahana of
(A) Shiva
(B) Brahma
(C) Kartikeya
(D) Bhairava
Ans: D
25. Ardhanariswara deity is combination of
(A) Half Vishnu half Shiva
(B) Half Vishnu half Brahma
(C) Half Shiva half Parvati
(D) Half Shiva half Surya
Ans: C
26. Tale tell clock is used in the museum for the purposes of
(A) Gallery visit
(B) Security
(C) Visitor survey
(D) Job control
Ans: B
27. Recommended pH value of wood for construction of showcases is
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) Less than 5
(D) More than 5
Ans: D
28. The National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi was opened to public on
(A) 2nd October, 1972
(B) 14th November, 1965
(C) 5th June, 1978
(D) 26th January, 1951
Ans: C
29. National Council of Science Museum was formed in
(A) 1946
(B) 1959
(C) 1963
(D) 1978
Ans: D
30. Which foreign museum displays Amaravati Sculptures?
(A) Louvre Museum, Paris
(B) Hermitage Museum, Leningrad
(C) Smithsonian Institute, Washington
(D) British Museum, London
Ans: D
31. Match the term in List – I with their meaning in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. CHIP i. A discolouration caused by an agent which has penetrated the surface
b. BLISTER ii. The loss of small portions of one or more layers of paint and sometime the ground.
c. STAIN iii. Material has been broken away.
d. FLAKING iv. A convex bulge of layers in paint surface or coating layer.
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) ii iii iv i
Ans: B
32. Match the names in List – I with their positions in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Asok Das i. Director – Salarjung Museum
b. S.M. Nair ii. Director – National Museum of Natural History
c. M.L. Nigam iii. Director – National Museum
d. C. Shivaramamurti iv. City Palace Museum, Jaipur
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) iii ii iv i
(C) iv ii i iii
(D) iv i iii ii
Ans: C
33. Match the object in List – I with the museum in List – II where they should go
List – I List – II
a. Tiger Skin i. Science Museum
b. Oil Painting ii. Art Gallery
c. Sculpture iii. Archaeology Museum
d. Old Camera iv. Natural History Museum
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii iii i
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iv iii ii i
(D) i ii iv iii
Ans: A
34. Match the terms on List – I with their meanings in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. HOLE i. Material has been scooped out or displaced
b. GOUGE ii. Concave depression in the surface caused by a blow or pressure of another object.
c. DENT iii. Loss of portions one or more layers of paint or ground
d. FLAKING iv. A puncture of both medium and support
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i ii iv
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: C
35. Match the items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Market share i. Identifiable range of users or nonusers.
b. Visitor profile ii. The extent to which a museum attracts users in overall market.
c. Marketing mix iii. Demographic make up of visitors
d. Market segment iv. Variables such as product, price and promotion controlled by museums to influence people
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv iii i
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) ii iii iv i
Ans: D
36. Match the items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Brief i. Presentation technique consisting of a reconstructed setting with life size models of people or animals.
b. Animatronics ii. Written instructions for architect or designer.
c. Tableau iii. Models of people or animals that move mechanically
d. Desk Research iv. Information gathered from published and non-published sources
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii ii iv i
(B) iv i ii iii
(C) i iv iii ii
(D) ii iii i iv
Ans: D
37. Match the times in List – I with items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Egmore Museum i. Hyderabad
b. Indian Museum ii. Kolkata
c. Salarjung Museum iii. Chennai
d. National Museum iv. New Delhi
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) iv iii ii i
(D) i iv iii ii
Ans: B
38. Assertion (A): Handle or lift 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.
(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
39. Assertion (A): Objects should be well lit in exhibitions when people are viewing them.
Reason (R): An object poorly seen is partially wasted.
(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
40. Assertion (A): Conservators prefer to use Imli (Tamarind) or lemon instead of Tartaric Acid or Citric Acid.
Reason (R): There is no need to control chemical reaction.
(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
41. Assertion (A): Light is safe to museum objects if UV portion of light is eliminated from it.
Reason (R): Only ultraviolet light is harmful.
(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
42. Assertion (A): Stack large and heavy paintings directly against each other.
Reason (R): More paintings can bestored in a small area.
(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
43. Assertion (A): Naphthalene balls are kept in the showcases on the lower side.
Research (R): Fumes of Naphthalene move upwards.
(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
44. Match the statements in List – I with dates in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Alexandria Mouseion founded i. 18th Century
b. Golden Age of Art Museums ii. Third Century B.C.
c. Development of Galleria iii. 16th Century
d. Beginning of Science and Technology Museums iv. 19th Century
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv iii i
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) iv iii i ii
Ans: A
45. Organic material includes
(a) Lacquerware
(b) Wooden objects
(c) Ivory
(d) Glass
(A) (a), (b) and (d)
(B) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (b) and (c)
Ans: D
46. Proper storage facilities include
(a) Mobile storage system
(b) Shelves
(c) Trunks
(d) Retractable frames
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (a), (b) and (d)
(C) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: B
47. Which of the following legal terms are related to collections?
(a) Unrestricted gift
(b) Floater
(c) Liability
(d) Contract
(A) (a) and (b)
(B) (b) and (c)
(C) (a) and (d)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: C
48. The acquisition policy should include
(a) Criteria
(b) Mode of collection
(c) Procedures
(d) Negotiation
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (a), (b) and (d)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
49. Arrange them in evolutionary order
(a) Australopithecus
(b) Sinanthropus Pekinensis
(c) Pithecanthropus Javanensis
(d) Homosapiens
(A) (b), (c), (d), (a)
(B) (d), (a), (c), (b)
(C) (a), (c), (b), (d)
(D) (c), (a), (d), (b)
Ans: C
50. Arrange the following steps for organizing an Didactic exhibition in the correct order:
(a) Defining the learning strategy
(b) Defining learning goals
(c) Modify and produce exhibition
(d) Formative evaluation
(A) (b), (a), (d), (c)
(B) (a), (b), (d), (c)
(C) (b), (a), (c), (d)
(D) (a), (c), (b), (d)
Ans: A
(A) Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
(B) The Palace of Louvre, Paris
(C) British Museum, London
(D) Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Ans: B
2. ICOM was established in the year
(A) 1936
(B) 1946
(C) 1951
(D) 1956
Ans: B
3. Dinosaurs were abundant in
(A) Devonian period
(B) Cretaceous period
(C) Jurassic period
(D) Carboniferous period
Ans: C
4. Lions are protected in
(A) Kanha National Park
(B) Ranthambore National Park
(C) Gir National Parks
(D) Corbett National Park
Ans: C
5. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manava Sanghrahalaya is situated in
(A) Delhi
(B) Bhopal
(C) Kolkata
(D) Vadodara
Ans: B
6. Public Relations is a conscious effort to
(A) Educate people
(B) Generate funds
(C) To influence public perception
(D) Propagate culture
Ans: C
7. Brass is an alloy of
(A) Copper & Zinc
(B) Copper and Tin
(C) Copper and Nickel
(D) Copper and Lead
Ans: A
8. Collection of coins is called
(A) Lithographic collections
(B) Palaeographic collections
(C) Numismatic collections
(D) Iconographic collections
Ans: C
9. ‘Museums: In Search of Future’ was written by
(A) P.S. Rawson
(B) Carl E. Guthe
(C) L.W. Coleman
(D) A.S. Witlin
Ans: D
10. ‘Museum Basics’ is written by
(A) Garry Thomson
(B) T. Ambrose and C. Paine
(C) Eilean Hooper-Greenhill
(D) C.E. Burcaw
Ans: B
11. The Design of Educational Exhibition’ is written by
(A) H. Moffat
(B) A.W. Melton
(C) David Dean
(D) R.S. Miles et. al.
Ans: D
12. Madhubani Paintings are from
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Bihar
(C) West Bengal
(D) Gujarat
Ans: B
13. The main label that states the theme of an exhibition is called
(A) Group label
(B) Object label
(C) Introduction label
(D) Case label
Ans: C
14. Fourth part of the number 59.84.5.c means
(A) The object is of grade C
(B) The object is 3rd component of the 5th object of 84th acquisition
(C) The object is 3rd component of 84th acquisition
(D) The object is 3rd acquisition of the year 1959
Ans: B
15. Which of the following rules is not applicable to care and handling?
(A) Wear gloves
(B) Carry everything by hand
(C) No smoking
(D) Avoid haste
Ans: B
16. A sling psychrometer is used for measuring
(A) Temperature
(B) Relative Humidity
(C) Intensity of light
(D) Ultraviolet light
Ans: B
17. The maximum light level recommended for objects of paper is
(A) 30 lux
(B) 30 foot candles
(C) 50 lux
(D) 100 lux
Ans: C
18. The principal threat to organic artefacts at high levels of RH is
(A) Crizzling
(B) Corrosion
(C) Bronze disease
(D) Mould growth
Ans: D
19. Arsenic Paste is used in
(A) Taxidermy
(B) Painting Restoration
(C) Wet preservation
(D) Treatment of water-logged wood
Ans: A
20. Paper pulp method is used in treatment of
(A) Gold object
(B) Textiles
(C) Bronze
(D) Stone and terracottas
Ans: D
21. Who is the author of ‘Dance of Siva’?
(A) A.K. Kumuda Swamy
(B) C. Sivaramamurthy
(C) R.C. Sharma
(D) M.C. Shrivastva
Ans: B
22. Latest Museum Directory is authored by
(A) Usha Agarwal
(B) R.C. Agarwal
(C) O.P. Agarwal
(D) D.P. Agarwal
Ans: A
23. The Chandella Sculptures are made in which stone?
(A) Sand stone
(B) Red stone
(C) Schist stone
(D) Basalt stone
Ans: A
24. The dog is the vahana of
(A) Shiva
(B) Brahma
(C) Kartikeya
(D) Bhairava
Ans: D
25. Ardhanariswara deity is combination of
(A) Half Vishnu half Shiva
(B) Half Vishnu half Brahma
(C) Half Shiva half Parvati
(D) Half Shiva half Surya
Ans: C
26. Tale tell clock is used in the museum for the purposes of
(A) Gallery visit
(B) Security
(C) Visitor survey
(D) Job control
Ans: B
27. Recommended pH value of wood for construction of showcases is
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) Less than 5
(D) More than 5
Ans: D
28. The National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi was opened to public on
(A) 2nd October, 1972
(B) 14th November, 1965
(C) 5th June, 1978
(D) 26th January, 1951
Ans: C
29. National Council of Science Museum was formed in
(A) 1946
(B) 1959
(C) 1963
(D) 1978
Ans: D
30. Which foreign museum displays Amaravati Sculptures?
(A) Louvre Museum, Paris
(B) Hermitage Museum, Leningrad
(C) Smithsonian Institute, Washington
(D) British Museum, London
Ans: D
31. Match the term in List – I with their meaning in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. CHIP i. A discolouration caused by an agent which has penetrated the surface
b. BLISTER ii. The loss of small portions of one or more layers of paint and sometime the ground.
c. STAIN iii. Material has been broken away.
d. FLAKING iv. A convex bulge of layers in paint surface or coating layer.
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) iii iv i ii
(C) i ii iii iv
(D) ii iii iv i
Ans: B
32. Match the names in List – I with their positions in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Asok Das i. Director – Salarjung Museum
b. S.M. Nair ii. Director – National Museum of Natural History
c. M.L. Nigam iii. Director – National Museum
d. C. Shivaramamurti iv. City Palace Museum, Jaipur
Codes:
a b c d
(A) i iv iii ii
(B) iii ii iv i
(C) iv ii i iii
(D) iv i iii ii
Ans: C
33. Match the object in List – I with the museum in List – II where they should go
List – I List – II
a. Tiger Skin i. Science Museum
b. Oil Painting ii. Art Gallery
c. Sculpture iii. Archaeology Museum
d. Old Camera iv. Natural History Museum
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iv ii iii i
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iv iii ii i
(D) i ii iv iii
Ans: A
34. Match the terms on List – I with their meanings in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. HOLE i. Material has been scooped out or displaced
b. GOUGE ii. Concave depression in the surface caused by a blow or pressure of another object.
c. DENT iii. Loss of portions one or more layers of paint or ground
d. FLAKING iv. A puncture of both medium and support
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii i ii iv
(B) i ii iii iv
(C) iv i ii iii
(D) iv iii ii i
Ans: C
35. Match the items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Market share i. Identifiable range of users or nonusers.
b. Visitor profile ii. The extent to which a museum attracts users in overall market.
c. Marketing mix iii. Demographic make up of visitors
d. Market segment iv. Variables such as product, price and promotion controlled by museums to influence people
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv iii i
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) iv iii i ii
(D) ii iii iv i
Ans: D
36. Match the items in List – I with List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Brief i. Presentation technique consisting of a reconstructed setting with life size models of people or animals.
b. Animatronics ii. Written instructions for architect or designer.
c. Tableau iii. Models of people or animals that move mechanically
d. Desk Research iv. Information gathered from published and non-published sources
Codes:
a b c d
(A) iii ii iv i
(B) iv i ii iii
(C) i iv iii ii
(D) ii iii i iv
Ans: D
37. Match the times in List – I with items in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Egmore Museum i. Hyderabad
b. Indian Museum ii. Kolkata
c. Salarjung Museum iii. Chennai
d. National Museum iv. New Delhi
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iii iv i
(B) iii ii i iv
(C) iv iii ii i
(D) i iv iii ii
Ans: B
38. Assertion (A): Handle or lift 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.
(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
39. Assertion (A): Objects should be well lit in exhibitions when people are viewing them.
Reason (R): An object poorly seen is partially wasted.
(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
40. Assertion (A): Conservators prefer to use Imli (Tamarind) or lemon instead of Tartaric Acid or Citric Acid.
Reason (R): There is no need to control chemical reaction.
(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
41. Assertion (A): Light is safe to museum objects if UV portion of light is eliminated from it.
Reason (R): Only ultraviolet light is harmful.
(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
42. Assertion (A): Stack large and heavy paintings directly against each other.
Reason (R): More paintings can bestored in a small area.
(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
43. Assertion (A): Naphthalene balls are kept in the showcases on the lower side.
Research (R): Fumes of Naphthalene move upwards.
(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
44. Match the statements in List – I with dates in List – II:
List – I List – II
a. Alexandria Mouseion founded i. 18th Century
b. Golden Age of Art Museums ii. Third Century B.C.
c. Development of Galleria iii. 16th Century
d. Beginning of Science and Technology Museums iv. 19th Century
Codes:
a b c d
(A) ii iv iii i
(B) ii iii iv i
(C) iii iv i ii
(D) iv iii i ii
Ans: A
45. Organic material includes
(a) Lacquerware
(b) Wooden objects
(c) Ivory
(d) Glass
(A) (a), (b) and (d)
(B) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (b) and (c)
Ans: D
46. Proper storage facilities include
(a) Mobile storage system
(b) Shelves
(c) Trunks
(d) Retractable frames
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (a), (b) and (d)
(C) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: B
47. Which of the following legal terms are related to collections?
(a) Unrestricted gift
(b) Floater
(c) Liability
(d) Contract
(A) (a) and (b)
(B) (b) and (c)
(C) (a) and (d)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
Ans: C
48. The acquisition policy should include
(a) Criteria
(b) Mode of collection
(c) Procedures
(d) Negotiation
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (a), (b) and (d)
(C) (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: A
49. Arrange them in evolutionary order
(a) Australopithecus
(b) Sinanthropus Pekinensis
(c) Pithecanthropus Javanensis
(d) Homosapiens
(A) (b), (c), (d), (a)
(B) (d), (a), (c), (b)
(C) (a), (c), (b), (d)
(D) (c), (a), (d), (b)
Ans: C
50. Arrange the following steps for organizing an Didactic exhibition in the correct order:
(a) Defining the learning strategy
(b) Defining learning goals
(c) Modify and produce exhibition
(d) Formative evaluation
(A) (b), (a), (d), (c)
(B) (a), (b), (d), (c)
(C) (b), (a), (c), (d)
(D) (a), (c), (b), (d)
Ans: A
51. Match the concepts related to insurance in List – I with their meaning in List – II.
List – I List – II
a. Limits of liability 1. An insurer, upon payment of a claim, receives all rights of the insured to cover losses from the responsible party.
b. All risk coverage 2. Specific amount deducted by insurer for each claim.
c. Deductibles 3. Maximum payout figure under a policy.
d. Subrogation 4. Policy covers all risks except those are specifically excluded.
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 3 2 4 1
(B) 3 4 2 1
(C) 4 3 1 2
(D) 2 4 1 3
Ans: B
52. Assertion (A): Accession Registers should be kept in safe custody and should not be accessible to public.
Reason (R): It is an important document and is meant for administrative purposes.
Codes:
(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
53. Assertion (A): Visitor studies help museums to make improvements.
Reason (R): Visitor studies reveal drawbacks of the museum and needs and expectation of visitors.
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): In wet and dry hygrometer, wick of a thermometer is kept moist with distilled water only.
Reason (R): Distilled water is pure. Impurities in tap water can influence the reading.
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): Design elements such as showcases, colour, texture etc., should be very prominent in a museum exhibition.
Reason (R): They help in interpreting the exhibits.
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
56. Assertion (A): Museum exhibitions have great advantages over every other form of interpretation.
Reason (R): Museum exhibitions contain real and authentic 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: C
57. Assertion (A): Exhibits are the heart of museum’s public face.
Reason (R): They comprise the primary vehicle by which visitors encounter collections.
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
58. Assertion (A): Conceptual orientation about exhibits should be an integral part of design.
Reason (R): It provides an overview of what can be seen, done and learned, and a brief background information about exhibits.
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
59. Assertion (A): Human Resource Audit should be an integral part of Human Resource Management in Museums.
Reason (R): It measures the human resource effectiveness periodically.
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): ‘Objects’ in modern age are no longer shown just on thebasis of visible features.
Reason (R): Objects are now presented in human context to tell a story.
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
61. Assertion (A): A product requires different marketing strategies in its life.
Reason (R): A product passes through certain distinct stages during its life and each stage is characterized by typical marked behaviour.
Codes:
(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): Participatory exhibits help in motivating visitors.
Reason (R): They engage & involve visitors in learning process.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: C
63. Arrange the following steps for organising educational visit of schoolchildren to museum in correct order:
a. Using worksheet in galleries.
b. Asking questions to reinforce learning and evaluate.
c. Linking curriculum with museum resources.
d. Writing letter of thanks to education officer of the museum.
(A) c, b, a, d
(B) b, c, a, d
(C) a, c, d, b
(D) c, a, b, d
Ans: D
64. Assertion (A): Conservators should not make any record of the treatment given to an object.
Reason (R): Because conservation is a confidential practice.
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
65. Assertion (A): Wood warps and distorts.
Reason (R): There is equal gain and loss in longitudinal, radial and tangential sides of wood.
Codes:
(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: A
66. Assertion (A): Success of a museum should be measured by the number of visitors that visit it.
Reason (R): Quality of visitor’s experience does not matter.
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
67. Collection Management Policy helps in
a. collecting objects with a purpose.
b. providing accommodation to collected material.
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
68. Assertion (A): Even when museums are air-conditioned good circulation of air with the use of fans is essential.
Reason (R): Otherwise, even in the same room, different places like corners and areas at the floor level may have differing micro-climates.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(C) (R) is right, but (A) is wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: B
69. Arrange the following animals in their evolutionary orders:
a. Star fish
b. Earth worm
c. Butterfly
d. Snake
(A) a, b, c, d
(B) d, c, b, a
(C) d, c, a, b
(D) b, a, c, d
Ans: D
70. Arrange the following cultural periods in order of sequence:
i. Mesolithic
ii. Neolithic
iii. Paleolithic
iv. Chalcolithic
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iii, iv, ii, i
(C) iv, iii, ii, i
(D) ii, i, iii, iv
Ans: B
71. Functions of showcases are
a. to protect objects from theft and vandalism.
b. to provide a micro – climate.
c. to provide a ‘stage’ or setting for objects.
d. to create circulation path.
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) a, b and d
(C) b, c and d
(D) a, b and c
Ans: A
72. The position of the tracks with lighting fixtures is important in order to
a. avoid glare and reflections.
b. avoid shadows of visitors.
c. undue emphasis of the surface features of the object.
d. local heat build up.
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) a, b and c
(C) b, c and d
(D) a, c and d
Ans: A
73. The basic consideration of museum lighting are
a. color rendering
b. sufficient illumination for viewing
c. colour discrimination
d. energy conservation
(A) a, b and c
(B) b, c and d
(C) a, c and d
(D) a, b, c, and d
Ans: D
74. Basic considerations while layouting exhibitions are
a. movement of exhibits.
b. number of visitors.
c. movement of visitors.
d. over all aesthetics.
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) a, b and c
(C) b, c and d
(D) a, c and d
Ans: A
75. Gol Gumbaz is situated at
(A) Bhopal
(B) Bhubaneshwar
(C) Bijapur
(D) Golkunda
Ans: C
76. Recommended pH value of wood for construction of showcases and storage systems is
(A) Less than 4
(B) 3
(C) 2
(D) More than 5
Ans: D
77. The term ‘Docent’ means
(A) Gallery Assistant
(B) Conservator
(C) Accessionist
(D) Gallery guide
Ans: D
78. The Head office of National Council of Science Museum (NCSM) is in
(A) New Delhi
(B) Kolkata
(C) Bangalore
(D) Bombay
Ans: B
79. Zakir Hussain Memorial Museum is in
(A) Patna
(B) Hyderabad
(C) Delhi
(D) Lucknow
Ans: C
80. Match the items in List-I with List-II
(a) Market Penetration (i) Information about the market including composition and trends
(b) Market intelligence (ii) The degree to which a museum is successful in attracting visitors
(c) Market analysis (iii) The extent to which a museum attracts users in overall market
(d) Market share (iv) Analysis carried out on the structure and composition of market
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(C) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(D) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
Ans: B
81. Match the terms in List-I with their meanings in List-II
List – I List – II
(a) Abrasion (i) Roughly circular yellow, brown or grey spots on a paper support
(b) Bloom (ii) Refers to dried droplets or splashes of foreign material
(c) Foxing (iii) The loss of finish, paint or ground by rubbing
(d) Spatter (iv) A bluish or yellowish cloudiness of the varnish film
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
(D) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Ans: D
82. Match the term in List-I with their meaning is List-II
List – I List – II
(a) Accretion (i) Irregular, abnormal pale or milky areas in paint or varnish.
(b) Bleaching (ii) Wrinkling (without creases) of a support
(c) Cockling (iii) Roughly circular yellow, brown or grey spots on a paper support
(d) Foxing (iv) Accidental deposit of extraneous material on the surface of an object or picture
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(B) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
(C) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(D) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
Ans: A
83. Match the objects listed in List-I with the Museums in List-II where they should go
List – I List – II
(a) Headgear of a famous personality (i) Ethnography Museum
(b) Traditional Musical Instrument of a Tribe (ii) Natural History Museum
(c) A Dead Animal (iii) Personalia Museum
(d) Coins excavated from a site (iv) Archaeology Museum
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(D) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Ans: B
84. Match the statements in List-I with dates in List-II
List – I List – II
(a) Beginning of public museums (i) Third century B.C.
(b) Alexandria Mouseion founded (ii) 15th Century
(c) Development of galleria (iii) 16th Century
(d) Origin of some great art collections (iv) 17th Century
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(B) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
(C) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(D) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
Ans: D
85. Assertion (A): A museum must accept all gifts.
Reason (R): It enriches collections without involving any cost.
(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
86. Assertion (A): Collection is only as important as its documentation.
Reason (R): Without relevant information collection is meaningless.
(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
87. Assertion (A): Never lift heavy pieces of furniture. Always drag them.
Reason (R): Weight of furniture can cause back sprain, safety of furniture is not a concern.
(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
88. Assertion (A): In museum exhibitions an object poorly seen is partially wasted
Reason (R): Visitors, young and old, get a visual satisfaction by seeing small details and visual qualities of the objects
(A) (A) is right but (R) is wrong
(B) (A) is wrong but (R) is write
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong
Ans: C
89. Assertion (A): Conservators prefer to use Tartaric Acid or Citric Acid instead of Imli (Tamarind) or Lemon
Reason (R): Imli (Tamarind) and Lemon do not contain acid
(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
90. Assertion (A): Naphthalene balls are kept on upper side of showcases.
Reason (R): They are not visible to visitors.
(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
91. Assertion (A): Fibre optic lighting is recommended for display lighting, particularly in exhibition cases.
Reason (R): Fibres conduct infrared or ultraviolet light and do not cause heat built up within the case
(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
92. Assertion (A): Handle more than one object at a time using both the hands.
Reason (R): More objects can be moved in less time.
(A) (A) is right and (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
93. Arrange the following in chronological order
(a) Hummayun Tomb
(b) Qutub Minar
(c) Lodhi Tomb
(d) Lal Quila
(A) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(B) (b), (c), (d), (a)
(C) (b), (c), (a), (d)
(D) (d), (a), (b), (c)
Ans: C
94. Arrange the steps of Taxidermy in sequence
(a) De-fattening
(b) Skinning
(c) Preparing Mennequin
(d) Mounting
(A) (d), (c), (a), (b)
(B) (a), (d), (b), (c)
(C) (b), (a), (c), (d)
(D) (a), (b), (c), (d)
Ans: C
95. Put the directors of National Museumin chronological order
(a) C. ShivaramaMurti
(b) L. P. Sihare
(c) Grace Morley
(d) N. R. Banerjee
(A) (c), (b), (d), (a)
(B) (c), (a), (d), (b)
(C) (b), (d), (c), (a)
(D) (c), (a), (b), (d)
Ans: B
96. Arrange them in cultural sequence
(a) Mesolithic
(b) Chalcolithic
(c) Palaeolithic
(d) Neolithic
(A) (c), (a), (d), (b)
(B) (a), (c), (b), (d)
(C) (d), (b), (a), (c)
(D) (b), (c), (d), (a)
Ans: A
97. Arrange the following steps for organising an exhibition in the correct order:
(a) Summative evaluation
(b) Selecting objects
(c) Writing the story
(d) Writing labels
(A) (d), (a), (c), (b)
(B) (b), (c), (a), (d)
(C) (c), (b), (d), (a)
(D) (a), (c), (d), (b)
Ans: C
98. Proper storage facilities includes
(a) Solander boxes
(b) Retractable frames
(c) Filing cabinets
(d) Shelves
(A) (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (d)
(C) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: B
99. Silicious material includes:
(a) Glass
(b) Asphalt
(c) Terracotta
(d) Porcelain
(A) (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (b) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: D
100. Match the items List-I with items in
List-II
List – I List – II
(a) Indian Museum.Kolkatta (i) State Government
(b) National Museum, New Delhi (ii) Board of Trustees
(c) Egmore Museum, Chennai (iii) Central Government
(d) Children’s Museum, Lucknow (iv) Private
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(C) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(D) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Ans: C
List – I List – II
a. Limits of liability 1. An insurer, upon payment of a claim, receives all rights of the insured to cover losses from the responsible party.
b. All risk coverage 2. Specific amount deducted by insurer for each claim.
c. Deductibles 3. Maximum payout figure under a policy.
d. Subrogation 4. Policy covers all risks except those are specifically excluded.
Codes:
a b c d
(A) 3 2 4 1
(B) 3 4 2 1
(C) 4 3 1 2
(D) 2 4 1 3
Ans: B
52. Assertion (A): Accession Registers should be kept in safe custody and should not be accessible to public.
Reason (R): It is an important document and is meant for administrative purposes.
Codes:
(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
53. Assertion (A): Visitor studies help museums to make improvements.
Reason (R): Visitor studies reveal drawbacks of the museum and needs and expectation of visitors.
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): In wet and dry hygrometer, wick of a thermometer is kept moist with distilled water only.
Reason (R): Distilled water is pure. Impurities in tap water can influence the reading.
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): Design elements such as showcases, colour, texture etc., should be very prominent in a museum exhibition.
Reason (R): They help in interpreting the exhibits.
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
56. Assertion (A): Museum exhibitions have great advantages over every other form of interpretation.
Reason (R): Museum exhibitions contain real and authentic 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: C
57. Assertion (A): Exhibits are the heart of museum’s public face.
Reason (R): They comprise the primary vehicle by which visitors encounter collections.
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
58. Assertion (A): Conceptual orientation about exhibits should be an integral part of design.
Reason (R): It provides an overview of what can be seen, done and learned, and a brief background information about exhibits.
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
59. Assertion (A): Human Resource Audit should be an integral part of Human Resource Management in Museums.
Reason (R): It measures the human resource effectiveness periodically.
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): ‘Objects’ in modern age are no longer shown just on thebasis of visible features.
Reason (R): Objects are now presented in human context to tell a story.
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
61. Assertion (A): A product requires different marketing strategies in its life.
Reason (R): A product passes through certain distinct stages during its life and each stage is characterized by typical marked behaviour.
Codes:
(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): Participatory exhibits help in motivating visitors.
Reason (R): They engage & involve visitors in learning process.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
Ans: C
63. Arrange the following steps for organising educational visit of schoolchildren to museum in correct order:
a. Using worksheet in galleries.
b. Asking questions to reinforce learning and evaluate.
c. Linking curriculum with museum resources.
d. Writing letter of thanks to education officer of the museum.
(A) c, b, a, d
(B) b, c, a, d
(C) a, c, d, b
(D) c, a, b, d
Ans: D
64. Assertion (A): Conservators should not make any record of the treatment given to an object.
Reason (R): Because conservation is a confidential practice.
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
65. Assertion (A): Wood warps and distorts.
Reason (R): There is equal gain and loss in longitudinal, radial and tangential sides of wood.
Codes:
(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: A
66. Assertion (A): Success of a museum should be measured by the number of visitors that visit it.
Reason (R): Quality of visitor’s experience does not matter.
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
67. Collection Management Policy helps in
a. collecting objects with a purpose.
b. providing accommodation to collected material.
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
68. Assertion (A): Even when museums are air-conditioned good circulation of air with the use of fans is essential.
Reason (R): Otherwise, even in the same room, different places like corners and areas at the floor level may have differing micro-climates.
Codes:
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(C) (R) is right, but (A) is wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
Ans: B
69. Arrange the following animals in their evolutionary orders:
a. Star fish
b. Earth worm
c. Butterfly
d. Snake
(A) a, b, c, d
(B) d, c, b, a
(C) d, c, a, b
(D) b, a, c, d
Ans: D
70. Arrange the following cultural periods in order of sequence:
i. Mesolithic
ii. Neolithic
iii. Paleolithic
iv. Chalcolithic
Codes:
(A) i, ii, iii, iv
(B) iii, iv, ii, i
(C) iv, iii, ii, i
(D) ii, i, iii, iv
Ans: B
71. Functions of showcases are
a. to protect objects from theft and vandalism.
b. to provide a micro – climate.
c. to provide a ‘stage’ or setting for objects.
d. to create circulation path.
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) a, b and d
(C) b, c and d
(D) a, b and c
Ans: A
72. The position of the tracks with lighting fixtures is important in order to
a. avoid glare and reflections.
b. avoid shadows of visitors.
c. undue emphasis of the surface features of the object.
d. local heat build up.
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) a, b and c
(C) b, c and d
(D) a, c and d
Ans: A
73. The basic consideration of museum lighting are
a. color rendering
b. sufficient illumination for viewing
c. colour discrimination
d. energy conservation
(A) a, b and c
(B) b, c and d
(C) a, c and d
(D) a, b, c, and d
Ans: D
74. Basic considerations while layouting exhibitions are
a. movement of exhibits.
b. number of visitors.
c. movement of visitors.
d. over all aesthetics.
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) a, b and c
(C) b, c and d
(D) a, c and d
Ans: A
75. Gol Gumbaz is situated at
(A) Bhopal
(B) Bhubaneshwar
(C) Bijapur
(D) Golkunda
Ans: C
76. Recommended pH value of wood for construction of showcases and storage systems is
(A) Less than 4
(B) 3
(C) 2
(D) More than 5
Ans: D
77. The term ‘Docent’ means
(A) Gallery Assistant
(B) Conservator
(C) Accessionist
(D) Gallery guide
Ans: D
78. The Head office of National Council of Science Museum (NCSM) is in
(A) New Delhi
(B) Kolkata
(C) Bangalore
(D) Bombay
Ans: B
79. Zakir Hussain Memorial Museum is in
(A) Patna
(B) Hyderabad
(C) Delhi
(D) Lucknow
Ans: C
80. Match the items in List-I with List-II
(a) Market Penetration (i) Information about the market including composition and trends
(b) Market intelligence (ii) The degree to which a museum is successful in attracting visitors
(c) Market analysis (iii) The extent to which a museum attracts users in overall market
(d) Market share (iv) Analysis carried out on the structure and composition of market
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
(B) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(C) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(D) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
Ans: B
81. Match the terms in List-I with their meanings in List-II
List – I List – II
(a) Abrasion (i) Roughly circular yellow, brown or grey spots on a paper support
(b) Bloom (ii) Refers to dried droplets or splashes of foreign material
(c) Foxing (iii) The loss of finish, paint or ground by rubbing
(d) Spatter (iv) A bluish or yellowish cloudiness of the varnish film
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(C) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
(D) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Ans: D
82. Match the term in List-I with their meaning is List-II
List – I List – II
(a) Accretion (i) Irregular, abnormal pale or milky areas in paint or varnish.
(b) Bleaching (ii) Wrinkling (without creases) of a support
(c) Cockling (iii) Roughly circular yellow, brown or grey spots on a paper support
(d) Foxing (iv) Accidental deposit of extraneous material on the surface of an object or picture
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(B) (i) (iv) (iii) (ii)
(C) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(D) (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
Ans: A
83. Match the objects listed in List-I with the Museums in List-II where they should go
List – I List – II
(a) Headgear of a famous personality (i) Ethnography Museum
(b) Traditional Musical Instrument of a Tribe (ii) Natural History Museum
(c) A Dead Animal (iii) Personalia Museum
(d) Coins excavated from a site (iv) Archaeology Museum
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
(D) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
Ans: B
84. Match the statements in List-I with dates in List-II
List – I List – II
(a) Beginning of public museums (i) Third century B.C.
(b) Alexandria Mouseion founded (ii) 15th Century
(c) Development of galleria (iii) 16th Century
(d) Origin of some great art collections (iv) 17th Century
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(B) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
(C) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(D) (iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
Ans: D
85. Assertion (A): A museum must accept all gifts.
Reason (R): It enriches collections without involving any cost.
(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
86. Assertion (A): Collection is only as important as its documentation.
Reason (R): Without relevant information collection is meaningless.
(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
87. Assertion (A): Never lift heavy pieces of furniture. Always drag them.
Reason (R): Weight of furniture can cause back sprain, safety of furniture is not a concern.
(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
88. Assertion (A): In museum exhibitions an object poorly seen is partially wasted
Reason (R): Visitors, young and old, get a visual satisfaction by seeing small details and visual qualities of the objects
(A) (A) is right but (R) is wrong
(B) (A) is wrong but (R) is write
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong
Ans: C
89. Assertion (A): Conservators prefer to use Tartaric Acid or Citric Acid instead of Imli (Tamarind) or Lemon
Reason (R): Imli (Tamarind) and Lemon do not contain acid
(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
90. Assertion (A): Naphthalene balls are kept on upper side of showcases.
Reason (R): They are not visible to visitors.
(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
91. Assertion (A): Fibre optic lighting is recommended for display lighting, particularly in exhibition cases.
Reason (R): Fibres conduct infrared or ultraviolet light and do not cause heat built up within the case
(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
92. Assertion (A): Handle more than one object at a time using both the hands.
Reason (R): More objects can be moved in less time.
(A) (A) is right and (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
93. Arrange the following in chronological order
(a) Hummayun Tomb
(b) Qutub Minar
(c) Lodhi Tomb
(d) Lal Quila
(A) (a), (b), (c), (d)
(B) (b), (c), (d), (a)
(C) (b), (c), (a), (d)
(D) (d), (a), (b), (c)
Ans: C
94. Arrange the steps of Taxidermy in sequence
(a) De-fattening
(b) Skinning
(c) Preparing Mennequin
(d) Mounting
(A) (d), (c), (a), (b)
(B) (a), (d), (b), (c)
(C) (b), (a), (c), (d)
(D) (a), (b), (c), (d)
Ans: C
95. Put the directors of National Museumin chronological order
(a) C. ShivaramaMurti
(b) L. P. Sihare
(c) Grace Morley
(d) N. R. Banerjee
(A) (c), (b), (d), (a)
(B) (c), (a), (d), (b)
(C) (b), (d), (c), (a)
(D) (c), (a), (b), (d)
Ans: B
96. Arrange them in cultural sequence
(a) Mesolithic
(b) Chalcolithic
(c) Palaeolithic
(d) Neolithic
(A) (c), (a), (d), (b)
(B) (a), (c), (b), (d)
(C) (d), (b), (a), (c)
(D) (b), (c), (d), (a)
Ans: A
97. Arrange the following steps for organising an exhibition in the correct order:
(a) Summative evaluation
(b) Selecting objects
(c) Writing the story
(d) Writing labels
(A) (d), (a), (c), (b)
(B) (b), (c), (a), (d)
(C) (c), (b), (d), (a)
(D) (a), (c), (d), (b)
Ans: C
98. Proper storage facilities includes
(a) Solander boxes
(b) Retractable frames
(c) Filing cabinets
(d) Shelves
(A) (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b) and (d)
(C) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: B
99. Silicious material includes:
(a) Glass
(b) Asphalt
(c) Terracotta
(d) Porcelain
(A) (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (b) and (d)
(D) (a), (c) and (d)
Ans: D
100. Match the items List-I with items in
List-II
List – I List – II
(a) Indian Museum.Kolkatta (i) State Government
(b) National Museum, New Delhi (ii) Board of Trustees
(c) Egmore Museum, Chennai (iii) Central Government
(d) Children’s Museum, Lucknow (iv) Private
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(B) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(C) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(D) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
Ans: C