MUSEOLOGY & CONSERVATION
PAPER – III
Note : This paper contains seventy five (75) objective type questions of two (2) marks each. All questions are compulsory.
1. Who saw the Museum being of use to working people was an alternative to gin palace, and he demonstrated that it was in fact performing this role through analyzing the sales of liquor in café ?
(A) Dillon Ripley
(B) Paul Coremans
(C) Thomas Greenwood
(D) Henry Cole
2. Wet preservation of Biological specimen is effective for
(A) Preservation of external skeleton
(B) Preservation of internal organs
(C) Preservation of whole specimen
(D) None of the above
3. Larger insect specimens should be pinned with
(A) their wings, legs and other appendages spread.
(B) their ways, legs and other appendages not spread.
(C) only their legs spread.
(D) their legs folded and wings spread.
4. Which of the following records establishes ownership of museum objects ?
(A) Entry register
(B) Accession register
(C) Catalogue
(D) Index cards
5. The book “Mostly about Museums” is authored by
(A) Arminta Neal
(B) Tilden, Freeman
(C) Albert E. Parr
(D) S. Dillion Ripley
6. Latimeria chalumnae is a
(A) Dinosaur fossil
(B) Living fossil fish
(C) Butterfly species
(D) Fresh water fish
7. DEMHIST in ICOM-DEMHIST stands for
(A) International Committee for Historic House Museums
(B) International Committee for Architecture and Museum Techniques
(C) International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art
(D) International Committee for Museums and Collections of Costume
8. Study of insects is called
(A) Entomology
(B) Ethology
(C) Ornithology
(D) Ichthyology
9. ‘Rosetta stone’ is housed in which of the following museums ?
(A) Louvre Museum, France
(B) Berlin Neues Museum, Germany
(C) British Museum, U.K.
(D) National Museum, New Delhi
10. Which of the following methods of acquisition does not require transfer of ownership document ?
(A) Loan
(B) Gift
(C) Purchase
(D) Exchange
11. Who founded the ‘Bharat Kala Bhavan’, BHU, Varanasi ?
(A) Rai Krishandas
(B) C. Sivaramamurti
(C) Moti Chandra
(D) Saroj Ghose
12. Who is considered as the greatest ‘Museum Showman’ ?
(A) Sir Hans Sloane
(B) George Brown Goode
(C) P.T. Barnum
(D) Charles Willson Peale
13. ‘Prado Museum’, is located in
(A) Spain
(B) Italy
(C) United Kingdom
(D) France
14. Sodium hydroxide and sodium sulphite are used for the removal of chloride ions from
(A) Corroded Lead
(B) Corroded Iron
(C) Corroded Silver
(D) Corroded Copper
15. Handmade paper is considered more durable because of the presence of
(A) High % of starch
(B) High % of hemicellulose
(C) High % of lignin
(D) High % of alphacellulose
16. Carnauba wax is obtained from
(A) Cells of workerbees
(B) Swimming fins of fish
(C) Palm tree
(D) Insects on Lac tree
17. Aardvark is a living fossil of a
(A) fish
(B) tree
(C) arthopoda
(D) mammal
18. Which of the following is used to remove old starch adhesive ?
(A) Tripsin
(B) Protease
(C) Amylase
(D) Stripsin
19. Expoxy resins are 2-component systems. For use as an adhesive, these components are mixed in the following ratio :
(A) Resin and Hardner in 1:2 ratio
(B) Resin and Hardner in 2:1 ratio
(C) Hardner and Resin in 1:1 ratio
(D) Hardner and Resin in 3:1 ratio
20. According to Varadarajan Committee, Taj Mahal marble is likely to be affected by the following primary pollutant :
(A) Hydrogen peroxide
(B) Sulphur dioxide
(C) Sulphur trioxide
(D) Nitrogen dioxide
21. The surface of human skin is covered with residue including :
(A) Oils
(B) Dirt
(C) Salts
(D) All of the above
22. Which of the following enables a periodic audit to be carried out of the objects in the museum ?
(A) Entry Register
(B) Accession Register
(C) Index Card
(D) Classified Register
23. The process of arrangement or working with skin is called
(A) skinning
(B) tanning
(C) taxidermy
(D) tawing
24. In freeze-drying method the specimen is dehydrated through a process called
(A) Deep freezing
(B) Sublimation
(C) Evaporation
(D) Impregnation
25. Which of the followings are proteinaceous materials ?
(a) Leather
(b) Papyrus
(c) Wool
(d) Paper
Codes :
(A) (d) and (a)
(B) (a) and (c)
(C) (b) and (c)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
26. Which of the following are examples of physical deterioration ?
(a) Abrasion of stone
(b) Softening of resins
(c) Yellowing of paper
(d) Burning of textile
Codes :
(A) (a) and (d)
(B) (a) (b) (c) and (d)
(C) (a) and (b)
(D) (a) and (c)
27. Which of the following Site Museums are under ASI ?
(a) Indian War Memorial Museum, Delhi
(b) Mumtaz Mahal Museum, Delhi
(c) Netaji Museum, Kolkata
(d) Taj Museum, Taj Mahal, Agra
Codes :
(A) (a), (c) and (d)
(B) (c), (b) and (d)
(C) (a), (c), (b) and
(d) (D) (a), (b) and (d)
28. Which of the following characteristics are shared by all inorganic objects ?
(a) Have undergone extreme pressure and heat.
(b) Are usually combustible at normal temperature.
(c) Are not sensitive to light except for certain types of glass and pigments.
(d) Are a source of food for mold and insects.
Codes :
(A) (a) and (c)
(B) (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
29. Tempera paintings are those where pigments are fixed by
(a) lime
(b) gum
(c) ghee
(d) synthetic resin
Codes :
(A) (b), (a) and
(c) (B) (b) and (c)
(C) (a), (c) and (d)
(D) (b), (a), (c) and (d)
30. Which of the following are gaseous pollutants ?
(a) formaldehyde
(b) ozone
(c) soot
(d) sulphur dioxide
Codes :
(A) (b), (c) and (a)
(B) (a), (d), (b) and (c)
(C) (a), (b) and (d)
(D) (d), (a), (b) and (c)
31. Arrange the following human needs as per the Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, beginning with the lowest :
(a) Familiarity
(b) Comfort
(c) Self-development
(d) Prestige
Codes :
(A) (b), (a), (d) and (c)
(B) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (b), (d), (a) and (c)
(D) (b), (c), (d) and (a)
32. Arrange the stages in organization of an educational exhibition in order :
(a) Formative evaluation
(b) Summative evaluation
(c) Stating the objectives of the exhibition
(d) Concept development
Codes :
(A) (d), (c), (b) and (a)
(B) (c), (d), (a) and (b)
(C) (c), (b), (a) and (d)
(D) (b), (a), (c) and (d)
33. Which of the following basic points you will keep in mind while lifting an object ?
(a) Lift objects by protruding parts
(b) Handle one object at a time
(c) Stabilize any loose parts that cannot be removed
(d) Use both hands
Codes :
(A) (b) (c) and (d)
(B) (a) (c) (b) and (d)
(C) (b) (c) (a) and (d)
(D) (a) (b) (c) and (d)
34. Which of the following are insoluble salts ?
(a) Nitrates
(b) Sulphides
(c) Carbonates
(d) Phosphates
Codes :
(A) (a), (b) and (c)
(B) (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (c) and (d)
(D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
35. Which of the following are acidic in nature ?
(a) Vinegar
(b) Lime water
(c) Tamrind
(d) Lemon juice
Codes :
(A) (a), (c) and (d)
(B) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(C) (a), (c) and (b)
(D) (b), (c) and (d)
36. Which of the following actions are considered part of curative conservation programme ?
(a) Joining of broken parts
(b) Reorganization of Museum storage
(c) Consolidation
(d) Identification of Museum insects
Codes :
(A) (a) and (c)
(B) (b) and (d)
(C) (c) and (d)
(D) (d) and (a)
37. Arrange the stages of research in order :
(a) Writing Report
(b) Research Design
(c) Hypothesis Construction
(d) Data Collection
Codes :
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (c), (b), (d) and (a)
(C) (b), (c), (d) and (a)
(D) (d), (a), (b) and (c)
38. Arrange the following metals in ascending order of their corrosion tendency :
(a) Silver
(b) Zinc
(c) Iron
(d) Lead
Codes :
(A) (b), (c), (d) and (a)
(B) (a), (b), (d) and (c)
(C) (b), (c), (a) and (d)
(D) (a), (d), (c) and (b)
39. Arrange the basic steps involved in control process in order :
(a) Remedial action
(b) Comparing actual performance with planned performance
(c) Establishment of standards
(d) Measurement of performance
Codes :
(A) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
(B) (c), (d), (b) and (a)
(C) (d), (b), (a) and (c)
(D) (d), (c), (a) and (b)
40. Arrange in order the steps involved in removal of soluble salts from stone sculptures using paper pulp :
(a) Final cleaning of sculpture
(b) Testing of ions in pulp extract
(c) Application of pulp on the sculpture
(d) Preparation of pulp
Codes :
(A) (d), (c), (b) and (a)
(B) (c), (b), (a) and (d)
(C) (b), (c), (d) and (a)
(D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
41. Arrange the following in chronological order :
(a) Asiatic Society of Bengal
(b) National Cultural Fund
(c) National Council of Science Museums
(d) Museum Branch, ASI
Codes :
(A) (d), (c), (b) and (a)
(B) (d), (b), (a) and (c)
(C) (a), (d), (c) and (b)
(D) (a), (b), (d) and (c)
42. Arrange the aims of fire protection in order of priority :
(a) Prevent fire from starting
(b) Extinguish the fire
(c) Detect fire
(d) Prevent fire from spreading
Codes :
(A) (a), (c), (b) and (d)
(B) (d), (c), (a) and (b)
(C) (a), (c), (d) and (b)
(D) (a), (b), (d) and (c)
43. Arrange the following stages of the documentation in order :
(a) Document material entering the museum
(b) Formal acceptance of the material
(c) Record details of potential acquisition
(d) Preparing the catalogues
Codes :
(A) (a), (b), (d) and (c)
(B) (c), (a), (d) and (b)
(C) (a), (c), (b) and (d)
(D) (c), (a), (b) and (d)
44. Match the Museum in List-I with its Collections in List-II :
45. Match the following management terms in List-I with their explanation in List-II :
46. Match the Museums in List-I with the region with their location in List-II :
47. Match the Abbreviations in List-I with their full forms in List-II :
48. Match the Books in List-I with their Authors in List-II :
49. Match the items in List-I with items in List-II :
50. Match the disciplines in List-I with the collections in List-II they study :
51. Match the items in List-I with items in List-II :
52. Match the adhesives in List-I with materials in List-II :
53. Match the names in List-I with their theories in List-II :
54. Match the personalities in List-I with their specializations in List-II :
55. Match the types of fire in List-I with the materials involved in List-II :
56. Match the Geological Time in List-I with the fossil of types of animals in the era in the List-II :
57. Match the Authors in List-I with the Books in List-II :
58. Assertion (A) : Porous inorganic archaeological objects do not require environmentally controlled storage.
Reason (R) : Because they are structurally stronger than organic material and are not affected by fluctuations in the environmental conditions.
Codes :
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
59. Assertion (A) : Very low Rh can be a major problem for some minerals.
Reason (R) : It can cause efflorescence.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
60. Assertion (A) : Under dry conditions objects like palm leaf and leather do not undergo deterioration.
Reason (R) : Moisture present inside palm leaf and leather remains unaffected by changes in outside atmosphere.
Codes :
(A) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
61. Assertion (A) : Aqueous deacidification of paper using calcium hydroxide is generally preferred.
Reason (R) : Calcium carbonate left behind in the paper increases the acidity of paper.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
62. Assertion (A) : pH 5 is ten times less acidic than pH 6.
Reason (R) : The pH scale is logarithmic.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
63. Assertion (A) : Soluble salts are responsible for decay of stone sculptures.
Reason (R) : Under humid conditions, these salts migrate and cause efflorescence.
Codes :
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
64. Assertion (A) : Presence of chloride ions in the viscinity of copper artefacts is responsible for Bronze disease, which eats the metal regularly.
Reason (R) : During corrosion chloride ions are regenerated.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
65. Assertion (A) : When storage areas are air-conditioned, circulation of air with use of fans is not essential.
Reason (R) : Because due to air-conditioning, different places like corners and areas at floor level in the same room will not have pockets of high and low humidities.
Codes :
(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.
66. Assertion (A) : In general, all conservation treatments should be irreversible.
Reason (R) : So that the objects do not require treatment in future.
Codes :
(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.
67. Assertion (A) : Only trained curator should undertake interventive conservation of art objects.
Reason (R) : Because curatorial training makes them trained in interventive conservation.
Codes :
(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.
68. Assertion (A) : A museum must accept all gifts.
Reason (R) : Because no cost is involved in acquiring and maintaining objects received through gifts.
Codes :
(A) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
69. Assertion (A) : Geographical orientation is not important psychologically.
Reason (R) : People are more relaxed and receptive when they are in unfamiliar spaces.
Codes :
(A) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are right.
70. Assertion (A) : Thermoluminiscence dating is used now a days for determining the age of all archaeological materials including ceramics.
Reason (R) : Because all things emit light on ignition and can be dated.
Codes :
(A) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(D) Both (A) and (R) are right.
71. Assertion (A) : South light is preferred for museum buildings in India.
Reason (R) : Because it provides indirect and constant light.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong. (D)
(A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
72. Assertion (A) : Thymol crystals can be used without much care.
Reason (R) : Thymol is not harmful to human beings.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(B) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(C) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(D) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
73. Assertion (A) : While packing, never wrap tissue paper around works of art.
Reason (R) : Tissue paper emits harmful gases.
Codes :
(A) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(B) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(C) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
(D) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
74. Assertion (A) : When designing public spaces in a museum, the light levels should gradually increase from the entrance.
Reason (R) : Because the human eye can adapt to different light levels quickly.
Codes :
(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.
75. Arrange the following as per the Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives beginning with the lowest level :
(a) Synthesis (b) Analysis
(c) Evaluation (d) Application
Codes :
(A) (d) (b) (a) (c)
(B) (a) (b) (c) (d)
(C) (d) (c) (b) (a)
(D) (a) (d) (b) (c)
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