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
Answer: (B)
2. ICOM was established in the year
(A) 1936
(B) 1946
(C) 1951
(D) 1956
Answer: (B)
3. Dinosaurs were abundant in
(A) Devonian period
(B) Cretaceous period
(C) Jurassic period
(D) Carboniferous period
Answer: (C)
4. Lions are protected in
(A) Kanha National Park
(B) Ranthambore National Park
(C) Gir National Parks
(D) Corbett National Park
Answer: (C)
5. Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manava Sanghrahalaya is situated in
(A) Delhi
(B) Bhopal
(C) Kolkata
(D) Vadodara
Answer: (B)
6. Public Relations is a conscious effort to
(A) Educate people
(B) Generate funds
(C) To influence public perception
(D) Propagate culture
Answer: (C)
7. Brass is an alloy of
(A) Copper & Zinc
(B) Copper and Tin
(C) Copper and Nickel
(D) Copper and Lead
Answer: (A)
8. Collection of coins is called
(A) Lithographic collections
(B) Palaeographic collections
(C) Numismatic collections
(D) Iconographic collections
Answer: (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
Answer: (D)
10. ‘Museum Basics’ is written by
(A) Garry Thomson
(B) T. Ambrose and C. Paine
(C) Eilean Hooper-Greenhill
(D) C.E. Burcaw
Answer: (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.
Answer: (D)
12. Madhubani Paintings are from
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Bihar
(C) West Bengal
(D) Gujarat
Answer: (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
Answer: (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
Answer: (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
Answer: (B)
16. A sling psychrometer is used for measuring
(A) Temperature
(B) Relative Humidity
(C) Intensity of light
(D) Ultraviolet light
Answer: (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
Answer: (C)
18. The principal threat to organic artefacts at high levels of RH is
(A) Crizzling
(B) Corrosion
(C) Bronze disease
(D) Mould growth
Answer: (D)
19. Arsenic Paste is used in
(A) Taxidermy
(B) Painting Restoration
(C) Wet preservation
(D) Treatment of water-logged wood
Answer: (A)
20. Paper pulp method is used in treatment of
(A) Gold object
(B) Textiles
(C) Bronze
(D) Stone and terracottas
Answer: (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
Answer: (B)
22. Latest Museum Directory is authored by
(A) Usha Agarwal
(B) R.C. Agarwal
(C) O.P. Agarwal
(D) D.P. Agarwal
Answer: (A)
23. The Chandella Sculptures are made in which stone?
(A) Sand stone
(B) Red stone
(C) Schist stone
(D) Basalt stone
Answer: (A)
24. The dog is the vahana of
(A) Shiva
(B) Brahma
(C) Kartikeya
(D) Bhairava
Answer: (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
Answer: (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
Answer: (B)
27. Recommended pH value of wood for construction of showcases is
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) Less than 5
(D) More than 5
Answer: (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
Answer: (C)
29. National Council of Science Museum was formed in
(A) 1946
(B) 1959
(C) 1963
(D) 1978
Answer: (D)
30. Which foreign museum displays Amaravati Sculptures?
(A) Louvre Museum, Paris
(B) Hermitage Museum, Leningrad
(C) Smithsonian Institute, Washington
(D) British Museum, London
Answer: (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
Answer: (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
Answer: (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
Answer: (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
Answer: (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
Answer: (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
Answer: (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
Answer: (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.
Answer: (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.
Answer: (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.
Answer: (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.
Answer: (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.
Answer: (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.
Answer: (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
Answer: (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)
Answer: (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)
Answer: (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)
Answer: (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)
Answer: (A)
49. Arrange them in evolutionary order
(a) Australopithecus
(b) Sinanthropus Pekinensis
(c) Pithecanthropus Javanensis
(A) (b), (c), (d), (a)
(B) (d), (a), (c), (b)
(C) (a), (c), (b), (d)
(D) (c), (a), (d), (b)
Answer: (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)
Answer: (A)