PAPER-III MUSEOLOGY AND CONSERVATION Signature and Name of Invigilator

1. Rochelle Salt method is used in treatment of


Copper and its alloys


Stone


Terracotta


Glass

2. Insect traps can help in


monitoring insect activity


attracting insects


killing insects


all of the above

3. Red Rot occurs in


Textiles


Ceramics


Leather


Bone and Ivory

4. 'The Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art Treatment, Repair and Restoration' is authored by


Harold J. Plenderleith


Harold J. Plenderleith and A.E.A. Werner


Garry Thomson


Robert M. Organ

5. Which of the following cities does not have a Regional Museum of Natural History


Bhopal


Kolkata


Sawai Madhopur


Mysore

6. Zonal Cultural Centres, Government of India are


Subordinate offices of Government of India


Autonomous bodies of Government of India


Attached offices of Government of India


State Autonomous Bodies

7. Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata is governed by


State Government


Society (Under Society Registration Act)


Board Trustee


Board of Governors

8. Skansen Open Air Museum is in


London


Stockholm


Florence


Paris

9. Asutosh Museum of Indian Art, Calcutta University was established in


1925


1937


1946


1920

10. Turban and Chair of Tipu Sultan is housed in


State Archaeology Museum, Bangalore


Salarjung Museum, Hyderabad


City Palace, Jaipur


National Museum, New Delhi

11. CC in ICOM-CC stands for


Committee for Conservation


Council for Conservation


Committee for Cultural Collections


Committee for Curatorial Care

12. The 'International Journal of Museum Management and Curatorship' is published by


Routledge


British Museum


Museums Association, U.K.


Smithsonian Institute


13. The life cycle stages of carpet beetle does not include

(A)Egg


(B)Larva


(C)Nymph


(D)Adult



14. Who was the first President of Museums Association of India


(A)V.S. Aggrawal


(B)Moti Chandra


(C)K.N. Dikshit


(D)Grace Morley



15. Who said "An efficient museum…. may be described as a collection of instructive labels, each illustrated by a well-selected specimen"


(A)A.E. Parr


(B)Dillon Ripley


(C)John Cotton Dana


(D)George Brown Goode



16. Which is the chemical used for consolidation of wooden specimen

(A)Creosote


(B)Urea Formaldehyde


(C)Barium Chloride


(D)Ammonium Hydroxide



17. Which chemical is used to remove grease stain from archival materials

(A)Oxalic Acid


(B)Trichloro ethylene


(C)Methylated spirit


(D)Formalin



18. Which chemical is used from removal of insoluble salts from terracotta objects


(A)Sodium chloride


(B)Ammonia


(C)Acetic acid


(D)Hydrochloric acid



19. Which of the following is not a primary colour of pigment

(A)Red


(B)Yellow


(C)Blue


(D)Green



20. According to museum norms, UVfiltration is necessary when the proportion of UV radiation in the light is greater than

microwatt/lumen


microwatt/lumen


(C)100 microwatt/lumen


(D)150 microwatt/lumen



21. Exposure of a painting to 150 lux for 300 hours will result in the damage as exposure to


lux for 600 hours


(B)100 lux for 600 hours


(C)300 lux for 900 hours


(D)200 lux for 500 hours



22. Pre-conditioning of silica gel means


(A)Drying the silica gel


(B)Raising the level of moisture to a particular level


(C)Adding moisture indicating ability


(D)None of the above



23. Hot solution of sodium carbonate is used in Taxidermy for

(A)cleaning fur


(B)removing flesh from boney skeleton


(C)tanning the skin


(D)softening the skin



24. Sanchi Museum has a collection of

(A)Jaina artefacts


(B)Buddhist artefacts


(C)Hindu artefacts


(D)Islamic artefacts



25. Acetone is used as a

(A)Solvent


(B)Adhesive


(C)Fixative


(D)Repellant



26. Plastination technique is used in museums for

(A)preservation of colour


(B)making a replica


(C)preservation of biological specimen


(D)freez drying



27. Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve is located in

(A)Meghalaya


(B)Himachal Pradesh


(C)Uttarakhand


(D)Assam



28. Onge tribe is the indigenous inhabitants of


(A)Andaman Nicobar


(B)Lakshadweep


(C)Kerala


(D)Arunachal Pradesh



29. The first survey of museums in India was done by

Sivaramamurthy


(B)Mortimer Wheeler


(C)D.P. Ghosh


(D)Markham and Hargreaves



30. Which of the following is not a publication

(A)Exhibition labels





(C)DVD


(D)Guidebook



31. Assertion In early stages of mold growth, the food source must be moist.

Reason Enzymes use surface moisture to dissolve food.

Codes

and both are right.


is right, but is wrong.


and both are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.



32. Assertion If works on paper are to be stored together in a folder, drawer or box, those on poor-quality paper should be separated from those on good-quality paper.

Reason To protect them from biological infestation.

Codes

and both are right.


is right, but is wrong.


and both are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.



33. Assertion Encapsulation is not suitable for artefacts with friable media such as charcoal, chalk and pencil.

Reason Because polyester film creates an electrostatic charge.


Codes

and both are right.


is right, but is wrong.


and both are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.



34. Assertion Before applying paint, canvas is prepared byapplying size and ground layers.

Reason (R):Because these layers enhance the appearance of the painting.


Codes

(A)Both and are right.


is right, but is wrong.


(C)Both and are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.



35. Assertion Polyester film used in encapsulation should be free of plasticisers and surface coating.

Reason(R): These can cause abrasions

Codes

and both are right.


is right, but is wrong.


and both are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.



36. Assertion Conservator should document all the stages during conservation work.

Reason (R):Documentation of all the stages could help in assessing the effectiveness of the conservation work.

Codes

is right, but is wrong.


is wrong, but is right.


(C)Both and are correct.


(D)Both and are incorrect.



37. Assertion When transporting objects to an area with different environmental conditions, it is a good idea to keep objects well packed in boxes and wrapped in buffering material.

Reason To ensure that acclimatisation to the new conditions can take place gradually.


Codes

and both are right.


is right, but is wrong.


and both are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.



38. Assertion It is recommended to use freshly cut and unseasoned wood for museum purpose.

Reason(R): Because it produces the least amount of harmful vapours.

Codes

and both are right.


is right, but is wrong.


and both are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.



39. Assertion Lignin added during the paper making process to make high quality paper.

Reason (R):Lignin is a stable substance and gives strength to paper.


Codes

and both are right.


is right, but is wrong.


and both are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.



40. Assertion In display, books should be mounted vertically.

Reason(R): To avoid strain and distortion of their bindings.


Codes

and both are right.


is right, but is wrong.


and both are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.



41. Assertion Avoid blower machines to remove loose dust and dirt from textiles.

Reason Because they will drive dirt deeper into the textile.


Codes

and both are right.


is right, but is wrong.


and both are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.



42. Assertion Metal objects should be handled with bare hands.

Reason that they can be held firmly.


Codes

and both are right.


is right, but is wrong.


and both are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.



43. Assertion Naphthalene balls are kept in the showcases on the higher side.

Reason Fumes of Naphthalene move downwards.

Codes

and both are right.


is right, but is wrong.


and both are wrong.


is wrong, but is right.



44. Assertion Use of varnish is preferred over plastics for filtering UV rays.

Reason can be easily applied uniformly it does not deteriorate over time.

Codes

and both are right.


is right, but is wrong.


and both are wrong.


is wrong, and is right.



45. Assertion Handle or left 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.


Codes

is right, but is wrong.


is wrong, but is right.


(C)Both and are wrong.


(D)Both and are right.



46. Assertion Fibre optic lighting is recommended for display particularly in exhibition cases.

Reason Fibres conduct infrared or ultraviolet light and do not cause heat built up within the case.

Codes

is right, but is wrong.


is wrong, but is right.


(C)Both and are wrong.


(D)Both and are right.



47. Assertion Objects should be installed immediately after painting the showcase and walls of the gallery.

Reason(R): Paints do not produce any acid harmful to objects.

Codes

is right, but is wrong.


is wrong, but is right.


(C)Both and are right.


(D)Both and are wrong.



48. Arrange in order the procedure followed for waterlogged terracotta objects

(a)Removal of excess water

(b)Use of consolidant

(c)Removal of soluble salts

(d)Application of surface coating


Codes














49. Arrange in order the procedure followed for Freeze drying of big mammals

Narcotization

(b)Collection of specimen

(c)Positioning Freeze drying

(d)Mounting



Codes














50. Arrange in order the Geological period.

Pliocene

Oligocene

(c)Eocene

(d)Paleocene



Codes














51. Arrange in order the stages of conservation of Bone and Ivory objects.

(a)Removal of soluble salts

(b)Consolidation

(c)Removal of insoluble salts

(d)Removal of dirt



Codes














52. Arrange in order the standard method of revarnishing of Easel paintings.

(a)Inpainting

(b)Removal of defective varnish

(c)Revarnishing

(d)Wax varnishing



Codes














53. Arrange in order the following on the basis of evolution of vertebrates.

Fish

(b)Reptiles

(c)Birds

(d)Amphibia



Codes















54. Arrange in order the process of Taxidery of birds.

(a)Skinning

(b)Sluffing

(c)Collection

(d)Narcotization



Codes














55. Arrange in order the restoration process of canvas.

(a)Strip lining

(b)Mending of tears

(c)Patching of holes

Relining



Codes

and


and


and


and



56. Arrange the stages of Research in order

(a)Data Collection

(b)Generalization

(c)Hypotheses construction

(d)Data analysis


Codes

and


and


and


and



57. Arrange the following items in correct order of their historical sequence.

(a)Taj Mahal


(b)Sanchi Stupa


(c)Bronze Dancing Girl


(d)Nalanda Vishwavidyalaya



Codes

and


and


and


and



58. Adhesives normally used in lamination of paper are

(a)Cellulose Acetate

(b)Fevicol

(c)Glutin free starch

(d)Polyvenyle Acetate


Codes

and


and


and


and


59. In case of fire, museum staff should not

(a)Break windows

(b)Use elevators

(c)Assist disabled visitors

(d)Spread rumours



Codes

and


and


and


and


60. Conditions needed for mold growth include

(a)one viable spore

acceptable temperature range

usable food source

(d)adequate moisture in food source


Codes

and


and


and


and


61. Improper handling of metal object can cause

(a)corrosion

(b)scratching

(c)dents

(d)breakage



Codes

and


and


and


and



62. Encapsulation of paper artefacts has several advantages including

is irreversible

is easy to apply

protects against physical damage

allows easy handling


Codes

and


and


and


and


63. Which of the following animals are vertebrates

(a)Snake

(b)Lizard

(c)Star fish

(d)Turtle


Codes

and


and


and


and


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

List-I List-II

a.Reference skills i. Ability to think in hypothetical and deductive terms

b. Interpretation skills ii. Ability to bring parts together to form a new pattern

c. Inference skills iii. Ability to understand information

d. Synthesis skills iv. Ability to find and select information

Codes

a b c d

iv ii iii i


ii iv i iii


iv ii i iii


iv iii i ii


65. Match the Artist in List-I with the instrument they play in List-II

List-I List-II

a. Zakir Hussain i. Sitar

b. Pt. Ravi Shankar ii. Tabla

c. Shivkumar Sharma iii. Sarod

d. Ali Akbar Khan iv. Santoor

Codes
a b c d

iii iv ii i


ii i iv iii


i ii iii iv


iv iii i ii

66. Match the List-I with List-II

List-I List-II

a. The Residency complex i. Kolkota

b. Bhimbetka caves ii. Bhopal

c. Victoria Memorial Hall iii. Bijapur

d. Gol Gumbaz iv. Lucknow

Codes

a b c d

i ii iii iv


iv ii i iii


ii iii ii i


ii i iii iv

67. Match the books in List-I with their authors in List-II

List-I List-II

a. The Sacred Grove i. Stephen E. Weil

b. A Social History of Museums ii. S. Dillon Ripley

c. Making Museums Matter iii. Timothy Ambrose

d. Museum Basics iv.K. Hudson

Codes

a b c d

ii i iv iii


ii iv i iii


iv i iii ii


ii iv iii i



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

List-I List-II

a.Reference skills i. Ability to think in hypothetical and deductive terms

b. Interpretation skills ii. Ability to bring parts together to form a new pattern

c. Inference skills iii. Ability to understand information

d. Synthesis skills iv. Ability to find and select information

Codes

a b c d

iv ii iii i


ii iv i iii


iv ii i iii


iv iii i ii


65. Match the Artist in List-I with the instrument they play in List-II

List-I List-II

a. Zakir Hussain i. Sitar

b. Pt. Ravi Shankar ii. Tabla

c. Shivkumar Sharma iii. Sarod

d. Ali Akbar Khan iv. Santoor

Codes

a b c d

iii iv ii i


ii i iv iii


i ii iii iv


iv iii i ii

66. Match the List-I with List-II

List-I List-II

a. The Residency complex i. Kolkota

b. Bhimbetka caves ii. Bhopal

c. Victoria Memorial Hall iii. Bijapur

d. Gol Gumbaz iv. Lucknow

Codes

a b c d

i ii iii iv


iv ii i iii


ii iii ii i


ii i iii iv

67. Match the books in List-I with their authors in List-II

List-I List-II

a. The Sacred Grove i. Stephen E. Weil

b. A Social History of Museums ii. S. Dillon Ripley

c. Making Museums Matter iii. Timothy Ambrose

d. Museum Basics iv.K. Hudson

Codes

a b c d

ii i iv iii


ii iv i iii


iv i iii ii


ii iv iii i


72. Match the terms in List-I with their meanings in List-II

List-I List-II

a. Front End Evaluation i. Evaluation with the major purpose to improve the functioning of the exhibit

b. Formative Evaluation ii. Evaluation based on information collected, without imposing the evaluater's goals.

c. goal referenced evaluation iii. evaluation to assess whether or not specific objectives are met

d. Goal Free Evaluation iv. Evaluation undertaken before an exhibit is installed

Codes

a b c d

i ii iii iv


iv i iii ii


iii iv ii i


ii iii i iii

73. Match the type of intelligence in List-I with their meaning in List-II

List-I List-II

a. Visual spatial i. Ability to understand and discern the feelings and intensions of others.

b. Bodily kinesthetic ii. Ability to understand one's own feelings and motivations.

c. Interpersonal iii. Ability to manipulate and create mental images in order to solve problems.

d. Intra personal iv. Ability to use one's mental abilities to coordinate one's own bodily movements

Codes

a b c d

ii iii i iv


iv iii ii i


iii iv i ii


i ii iii iv

74. Match the Concepts of Education in List-I with their meanings in List-II

List-I List-II

a. Assimilation i. Mental frameworks which structure knowledge, beliefs and expectations of objects, people and situations

b. Discovery learning ii. The process of fitting new information into existing schemes.

c. Schema iii. Concept of processes as perceiving knowing, recognising, conceptualizing and reasoning

d. Cognitive ability iv. Learning by children through self discovery aided by a teacher providing suitable materials.

Codes

a b c d

i ii iii iv


ii iv i iii


iii iv ii i


iv ii i iv

75. Match the marketing concepts in List-I with their meanings in List-II

List-I List-II

a. Brand i. An advantage or gain that customers obtain from performance of a service or use of a physical good.
b. Benefit ii. A core product good or a service) plus supplimentary elements that add value for customers.
c. Customization iii. Tailoring service characteristics to meet each customer's specific needs and preferences.
d. Augmented product iv. A name, phrase, design, symbol, or some combination of these elements that identified a company's services and differentites it from competitors.

Codes

a b c d

i ii iii iv


ii iii iv i


iv i iii ii


ii iii i iv