WorksheetsUnit 2 - Vernacular
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
If it is necessary to construct residences in flood prone areas, they are either built on stilts or on ___
medium platforms
low platforms
high platforms
none of the above
___ is particularly about the architecture. useful in situations where there are few or no written records or other sources of information
Anthropological approach
Developmental approach
Archaeological approach
Historical approach
___ examines the construction techniques and materials used in vernacular architecture
Developmental approach
Technical approach
Cultural approach
Behavioural approach
Cylindrical houses built by the Banni community of Kutch, Gujarat is an example for ____
Flood prone areas
Earth quake prone areas
Hilly terrain
all the above
___ is one factor play a vital role in deciding the form of the traditional residences.
Topography
vegetation
climate
materials
___ aspect examines the layout and organization of spaces within a building or settlement, and how they are arranged in relation to one another
Forms
Organization
Spatial planning
Architectural Design
___ aims to conserve and protect traditional buildings and techniques from being lost or replaced by modern designs
Architectural approach
Archaeological approach
Cognitive approach
Preservation approach
___ takes into account the local climate, topography, and ecology to design buildings that are responsive to their environment
Ecological approach
Evolutionary approach
Sustainable approach
Environmental approach
The intricate stone carvings and frescoes in the Jain temples of Rajasthan is an example of ___
Colour
Art
Form
Planning
Revival of traditional bamboo construction techniques in Northeast India is an example of ___ approach
Cognitive
Developmental
Ecological
Evolutionary
___ the information involves identifying patterns and relationships that may help to explain the building's significance
Documentation
Synthesizing
Analysis
Evaluation
___ involves evaluating the building's significance and determining its value for preservation
Evaluation
User satisfaction
Conservation
Documentation
The purpose of site visit is to
observe and understand the physical characteristics of the building,
___ , and ___
its surroundings
its relationship with the environment
its neighborhood village
all the above
___ involves evaluating the building's usefulness and effectiveness for its intended purpose
Evaluation
Conservation
Documentation
User satisfaction
Survey and study of vernacular architecture, documentation is followed by
Site visit
Historical research
Analysis and synthesis
Evaluation
___ focuses on how people use and interact with their built environment, and how the built environment shapes and influences human behaviour
Cognitive approach
Behavioural approach
Developmental approach
Anthropological approach
The stepped gables of the houses in the ___region reflect the influence of Buddhism in the area
Rajasthan
Himachal Pradesh
Gujarat
Kerala
The depiction of nature and animals in tribal architecture is an example of ___
Symbolism
Art
Form
Colour
___ recognizes that architecture is not a static entity but a constantly evolving one, shaped by environmental, social, cultural, and economic factors over time
Evolutionary approach
Ecological approach
Developmental approach
Environmental approach
Sites with extreme constraints: Flood prone areas, Earth quake prone areas and ___
Hilly terrain
vacant land
slippery land
all the above
