Assignment 05

True or False
1. Overhangs or Gable house is unnecessary to protect mud walls.
a. True
b. False
2. Bhanga houses have conical roofs.
a. True
b. False
3. Cement roofs provide less resistance in case of earthquakes than mud roof.
a. True
b. False
4. Windows were not provided near roof lines in earlier times.
a. True
b. False
5. Direct exposure of food grains to the sunrays hampers the nutrients in the food.
a. True
b. False
6. Longitudinal cracks occur in the bamboos because of the diaphragms
a. True
b. False
7. Vijaypuri was found during the excavation at Nagarjunakonda tank.
a. True
b. False

Multiple choice questions

1. In cross-ventilation windows are provided
a. On the opposite wall of the door
b. On the adjacent wall of the door
c. On the ceiling of the roof
d. In line with the door
2. Which type of roofs are most popular in the coastal south India?
a. Handmade tiles roof
b. Mud-timber flat roof
c. Coconut leaves roof
d. Brick and Lime roof
3. The angle of the thatched roof slope should
a. Less than 300
b. Greater than 300
c. Right angle
d. Parallel to floor
4. The coastal city of Harappa lies on which river?
a. Sutlej
 b. Ghaggar
c. Chenab
d. Ravi
5. The Granary during Harappa was found in which area?
a. Mound E
b. Mound AB
c. Mound F
d. Mound ET
6. Dikpariccheda according to Mayamata, Manasara is
a. Examination of Land
b. Surveying and Planning
c. Construction of temples
d. Determination of cardinal points

Multiple select questions

1. Factors to be considered in town planning are
a. Topography
b. Ecology of Land
c. Governing body and cultural heritage
d. Society needs
2. The mud flooring is
a. Environment friendly
b. Cool in summer
c. Cool in winter
d. Not very durable
3. The overhangs are around 600 – 1200 mm to
a. Protect the mud wall from erosion
b. Protect direct exposure of the wall from summer sun rays
c. Provide winter sun rays into the house
d. Not protect from sunrays
4. Town planning concept was given importance during Indus Valley Civilization by
focusing on
a. Water supply management
b. Grid iron streets system
c. Sanitation system
d. Open drainage system
5. The Drainage system of the Kausambi, part of second phase of Indian Civilization used
these devices
a. Cast Iron pipes
b. Terracotta pipes
c. Brick Tanks
d. Soakage pits
6. The second phase of Indian civilizations were mainly found on different rivers as
follows -
a. Vijaypuri on Nagarjunakonda river
b. Warangal on Godavari river
c. Arikamedu on Thungavadra river
d. Vijaynagar on Ariyankuppam river
7. With the classification of town planning, which types are square or rectangular
shaped?
a. Dandaka
b. Sarvatobhadra
c. Karmuka
d. Nandyavarka

Answer Key
True or False
1 - b, 2 – a, 3 – b, 4 – a, 5 – a, 6 – b, 7 - a

Multiple choice questions

1 – a, 2 – c, 3 – b, 4 – d, 5 – c, 6 – d

Multiple select questions

1 – a,b,c,d 2 – a,b 3 – a,b,c 4 – a,b,c 5 – b,c,d 6 – a,b 7 – a,b,d