1. Which of the following is done at the idea development stage of exhibition

(A)Summative evaluation


(B)Front end analysis


(C)Formative evaluation


(D)All of the above



2. Performance appraisal means

form of disciplinary action


periodic review of employees by superiors


periodic review of employees by peers


form of incentives given to employees


3. Bhand pather is folk theatre form of

(A)Gujarat


(B)Uttar Pradesh


(C)Uttarakhand


(D)Jammu and Kashmir



4. Which of the following is not a Trace Fossil

(A)Burrow's


(B)Fossil Tissue


(C)Trails


(D)Tracks



5. Fry test is used in Museums to evaluate

(A)Legibility of exhibition text


(B)Readability of exhibition text


(C)Comprehensibility of exhibition text


(D)All of the above



6. 'Code of Hammurabi' in Louvre Museum Paris is originally from

(A)Italy


(B)Egypt


(C)Ethopia


(D)Greece



7. The development of 'galleria' took place in the

(A)15th century


(B)16th century


(C)17th century


(D)18th century

8. What does a 'diorama' represent

(A)Historical objects


(B)Archaeological objects


(C)Natural habitat of animals, plants or human habitation


(D)Collection of animals and plant specimens


9. CECA in ICOM-CECA stands for

(A)International Committee for Cultural Anthropology


(B)International Committee on Cultural Activity


(C)International Committee for Education and Cultural Action


(D)International Committee for Education and Cultural Administration


10. In the ICOM definition the phrase 'Material evidence' was modified to 'Tangible Intangible Heritage' in the year.

(A)2001

2003

(C)2007

1974


11. Which among the following would be an ideal relative humidity level to be maintained in a show case having artefacts suffering with glass disease

(A)Above 73%

Between 57-63%

(C)Between 55-43%

Below 42%


12. In conservation consideration of glass transition temperature is an important parameter while choosing a

(A)Solvent

Consolidant

(C)Adhesive

Cleaning Agent


13. Calculate total exposure in the lux hours of an oil painting displayed in the museum for 250 hours at 200 lux.



500



50,000


14. The organisation 'Museology Novelle et Experimentation Sociale' (MNES) was formed in

(A)1960

1983

(C)1972

1978


15. What does 5 stand for in the accession number 85. 13. 5c

(A)Year of acquisition


(B)5th acquisition of the year


(C)5th object of the 13th acquisition


(D)5th part of the 13th object

16. Central Asian Antiquities collected by Sir Aurel Stein forms a part of the collection of

(A)Indian Museum, Kolkata


(B)Salarjung Museum, Hyderabad


(C)National Museum, New Delhi


(D)Victoria Memorial Museum, Kolkata


17. Which of the following provisions should be made for visually impaired people in a museum

(a)Text in Brail

Audio guide

(c)Large print text

Wheel chair


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18. Which of the following should be kept in mind while using a Thermohygrograph

(a)Check the ink


(b)Calibrate the instrument


(c)Place the instrument at a level surface


(d)Use the right kind of chart

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19. Which of the following are responsibilities of a Curator

(a)Researching Museum collections


(b)Documentation of collections


(c)Perform treatment of collections


(d)Monitor and evaluate Museum Environment


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20. The chemical Benzotriazole has following properties

(a)White, odourless crystalline powder


(b)Soluble in alcohol and benzene


(c)Colourless, odourless, transparent solid


(d)Slightly soluble in water


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21. Goals of an exhibition can be

(a)providing mainly formal learning opportunities


(b)raising levels of taste


(c)evoking personal epiphanies


(d)arousing emotional responses


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22. Didactic exhibitions have

(a)Teaching value

Focus on aesthetic experience

(c)Use multimedia

Are always on history

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23. Which of the following plastics can be used for long term storage of museum objects

(a)Polystyrene

Polyvinylidene

(c)Polyester

Polypropylene

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24. While dealing with people with disability, which of the following terminology should be preferred

(a)Blind

Person with visual impairment

(c)Deaf people

Person with learning disability

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25. Which of the following are subcommittees of ICOM

(a)ICOMOS

ICOFOM

(c)ICTOP

ICOM-CC

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26. Public relations is a conscious effort to

(a)influence public perception

interpret exhibits

(c)generate funds

to inform people

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27. Arrange the different stages of taxidermy in sequence

(a)Tanning

Skin degreasing and de-salting

(c)Mounting

Preparing Mennequin

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28. Arrange the stages of fund raising through sponsorships and donations in order

Cultivation

Solicitation

(c)Gratification

Introduction

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29. Arrange the steps of plastic embedding of biological specimens in sequence

(a)dehydrate the specimen

fixed in position

(c)embedded in the plastic

preserved by chemical

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30. Arrange the following Museums in sequence as per their year of establishment

Allahabad Museum

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

Indian Museum, Calcutta

National Police Museum

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31. Arrange the following Indian Museums in sequence according to their year of
establishment

National Museum of Natural History, New Delhi

National Handicrafts and Handloom Museum, New Delhi

National Science Centre, New Delhi

National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi

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32. Arrange the following Acts in chronological order

The Ancient Monuments and Antiquities Preservation Act

Persons with Disabilities Act

The Antiquity and Art Treasure Act

The Indian Treasure Trove Act

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33. Match the names in List I with their work in List II

LIST I LIST II

a. Jean Piaget i. Constructive Theory
b. Lev Vygotsky ii. Social Development Theory
c. John Dewey iii. Theory of Cognitive Development
d. Jerome Bruner iv. Experimental Education

Codes

a b c d

iii i ii iv

iii ii iv i

iv ii iii i

iv i iii ii

34. Match the items in List I with items in List II

LIST I LIST II

a. Miniature Painting i. Accretions

b. Ceramics ii. Sagging

c. Metal iii. Efflorescence

d. Canvas Painting iv. Flaking

Codes

a b c d

iii i ii


ii i iii


ii iii i


iii ii i


35. Match the title of exhibitions in List-I with the definitions in List-II

LIST I LIST II

a. Didactic Exhibition i. Intended to make people appreciate the beauty

b. Participatory Exhibition ii. Facilitate dialogue between the exhibit and the viewer

c. Aesthetic Exhibition iii. To impart information

d. Interactive Exhibition iv. Involving visitors to use their sense of touch

Codes

a b c d

(A)iii ii iv i


(B)iii iv i ii


i iv iii


iii i iv


36. Match the colour schemes in List-I with the colours in colour wheel in List-II

LIST I LIST II

a. Complimentary i. Several shades of the same colour

b. Related ii. Opposite colours on the colour wheel

c. Triad iii. Colours that are side by side on colour wheel

d. Monochromatic iv. Any three colours that are at equal distance from each other on colour wheel

Codes

a b c d

(A)iii i ii iv


(B)iii ii i iv


iii i iv


iii iv i

37. Match the items in List-I with items in List-II.

LIST I LIST II

a. nm i. illumination

b. Htz ii. Rh

c. lux iii. frequency

d. iv. wavelength

Codes

a b c d

iii i ii


iii ii i


ii i iii


(D)iii i ii iv


38. Match the following elements of thinking in List-I with their explanations in List-II.

LIST I LIST II

a. Imagining i. Abstracting and identifying similarities and differences

b. Comparing ii. Sorting of thing in different ways

c. Hypothesizing iii. Something perceived in mind which has not been experienced

d. Classifying iv. Suggesting and examining different ways of solving a problem as well as anticipatory and visualizing consequences

Codes

a b c d

(A)iii i iv ii


iii ii iv


(C)iii iv i ii


i iii iv


39. Match the type of exhibition in List-I with the meaning in List-II.

LIST I LIST II

a. Ecological exhibition i. Presenting collections in order of time

b. Systematic exhibition ii. Presents a story or narrative

c. Chronological exhibition iii. in sequence or classification

d. Thematic exhibition iv. Showing objects/specimen in original context

Codes

a b c d

ii iii iv


iv ii iii


iii i ii


iii ii i

40. Match the following Management terms in List-I with their explanation in List-II.

LIST I LIST II

a. Corporate Image i. Beliefs, values and practices of an organisation directly influencing employees conduct and behaviour.

b. Corporate Vision ii. Prescribed standards, principles and concepts that an organization regards as highly important.

c. Corporate Culture iii. The way in which an organisation is viewed by clients, employees and general public.

d. Corporate Values iv. Description of what an organisation wants to become or hopes to accomplish in future.

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a b c d

(A)iii iv ii i


(B)iii iv i ii


(C)iii ii i iv


i iii ii


41. Assertion Palm leaves, glass, illustrated manuscripts and stone sculptures should be stored together.

Reason As these objects require similar environmental conditions for their storage and display.

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is right, but is wrong.


is wrong, but is right.


(C)Both and are wrong.


(D)Both and are right.


42. Assertion Use of photocopiers should be prohibited inside archives and libraries particularly in areas where rare manuscripts are kept.

Reason Photocopiers are a potential source of noise.

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(A)Both and are right.


(B)Both and are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.


is right, but is wrong.

43. Assertion Fluorescent lamps should not be used for exhibiting stone sculptures.

Reason Fluorescent lamps do emit harmful UV rays and do not bring out three dimensional quality of sculptures.

Codes

is right, but is wrong.


is wrong, but is right.


(C)Both and are wrong.


(D)Both and are right.


44. Assertion The aspirating psychrometer is more reliable than sling psychrometer.

Reason Because it is an electronic device. Codes

(A)Both and are right.


(B)Both and are wrong.


is right, but is wrong.


is wrong, but is right.


45. Assertion Light is safe to museum objects if UV portion is eliminated from it.

Reason Only UV portion of light is harmful for museum objects. Codes

is wrong, but is right.


is right, but is wrong.


(C)Both and are wrong.


(D)Both and are right.


46. Assertion The pages of the accession register should be numbered in succession and total number of pages mentioned at the beginning or end of the register.

Reason It must be possible to detect any missing page.

Codes

is right, but is wrong.


(B)Both and are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.


(D)Both and are right.

47. Assertion Do not use nitrile gloves to handle museum objects.

Reason These may leave residues that can be deposited on objects. Codes

(A)Both and are right.


(B)Both and are wrong.


is right, but is wrong.


is wrong, but is right.


48. Assertion In museums relative humidity can not be measured by making use of a wet and dry bulb thermometer.

Reason Relative humidity and temperature are related inversely.

Codes


is right, but is wrong.


(B)Both and are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.


(D)Both and are right.


49. Assertion Store leather bindings separately from paper/cardboard and cloth bindings.

Reason Tanned acid leather might soil paper and fabric bindings.

Codes


is right, but is wrong.


(B)Both and are right.


is wrong, but is right.


(D)Both and are wrong.


50. Assertion Always use appropriate ventilation when working with silica gel.

Reason The dust from all types of silica gel is an irritant and harmful. Codes

(A)Both and are right.


(B)Both and are wrong.


is right, but is wrong.


is wrong, but is right.