MUSEOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
Paper – II
Note : This paper contains fifty (50) objective type questions of two (2) marks each. All questions are compulsory.
1. A separate Museum branch in Archaeological Survey of India was established by Mortimer Wheeler in the year
(1) 1936
(2) 1836
(3) 1946
(4) 1846
2. The best method of collecting Archaeological material is
(1) Gift
(2) Exchange
(3) Purchasing from dealer
(4) Excavation
3. The Journal “Studies in Conservation” is published by
(1) ICCROM
(2) UNESCO
(3) IIC
(4) ICOM
4. Pyrite disease occurs in
(1) Wood
(2) Leather
(3) Geological specimen
(4) Textiles
5. Solander boxes are used for storage of
(1) Coins
(2) Terracottas
(3) Manuscripts, prints and drawings, etc.
(4) Costumes
6. Which of the following is a way of authenticating art objects ?
(1) Scientific Analysis
(2) Historical Analysis
(3) Stylistic Analysis
(4) All of the above
7. Legal ownership of an artifact offered as gift is transferred when
(1) the deed of gift is signed by the donor and the museum representative
(2) the artifact is assigned an accession number
(3) the artifact is entered in the accession register
(4) when the artifact is brought to the museum and left in custody of the museum for consideration
8. Which of the following influence the effect of air-conditioning in moderating temperature and humidity ?
(1) The Climate
(2) Building Envelop
(3) Air Conditioning Equipment
(4) All of the above
9. An object exposed to 100 Lux for 100 hours will suffer the same damage as an object exposed to
(1) 50 Lux for 200 hours
(2) 50 Lux for 300 hours
(3) 150 Lux for 100 hours
(4) 150 Lux for 50 hours
10. Skansen open Air Museum is in
(1) London
(2) Stockholm
(3) Florence
(4) Paris
11. The life cycle stages of silver fish does not include
(1) Egg
(2) Larva
(3) Nymph
(4) Adult
12. The reason for keeping employees on probation for a certain period of time is
(1) to motivate employees
(2) to assess the abilities and skills
(3) to provide intangible incentives
(4) to divide work
13. Public Relations is a conscious effort to
(1) Educate People
(2) Generate Funds
(3) To influence public perception
(4) Propagate Culture
14. Which of the following is not a warm colour ?
(1) Red
(2) Yellow
(3) Blue
(4) Orange
15. The method of dating associated with the effect of the high energy radiation emitted as a result of the decay or radioactive impurities is called
(1) Thermoluminescene dating
(2) Radiocarbon dating
(3) Dendrochronology
(4) Stratigraphy
16. Arrange the basic phases in the record-keeping procedure in order :
I. Marking numbers
II. Temporary acceptance
III. Decision to accept
IV. Record the artifact in accession register and assign a number
Codes :
(1) II, III, IV, I
(2) I, II, III, IV
(3) III, II, I, IV
(4) IV, III, II, I
17. Arrange the following stages of Exhibition development in order :
I. Selection of objects
II. Concept
III. Preparing objects for display
IV. Installation
Codes :
(1) III, IV, II, I
(2) I, II, III, IV
(3) II, III, IV, I
(4) II, I, III, IV
18. Arrange the following stages of pursuing IPM policy in order :
I. Discouraging pest access
II. Using pesticides
III. Monitoring pest occurrences
IV. Employing non-chemical control methods
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) I, III, IV, II
(3) II, I, III, IV
(4) IV, II, I, III
19. Arrange the following in chronological order :
I. Copper age
II. Iron age
III. Bronze age
IV. Stone age
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) IV, I, III, II
(3) IV, II, I, III
(4) II, III, IV, I
20. Arrange the following Museums in order of their establishment :
I. National Science Centre, New Delhi
II. National Museum of Mankind (IGRMS), Bhopal
III. National Museum, New Delhi
IV. National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) III, I, IV, II
(3) III, IV, II, I
(4) II, III, IV, I
21. Arrange the following Museums in order of their establishment :
I. Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
II. Hermitage, St. Petersburg
III. British Museum, London
IV. Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) II, III, IV, I
(3) III, IV, I, II
(4) I, III, II, IV
22. Arrange the stages of construction of a traditional painting in order from bottom to top :
I. Paint
II. Ground
III. Support
IV. Coating
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) III, II, I, IV
(3) IV, III, II, I
(4) II, IV, III, I
23. Before disposing an art object the museum must ensure that :
I. It is legally free to do so.
II. It has clear title to the art object proposed for disposal.
III. There are no restrictions associated with the art object when it was acquired.
IV. The transaction is not fully approved by the Governing authority.
Codes :
(1) I, II, III
(2) II, III, IV
(3) I, II, III, IV
(4) I, III, IV
24. Museums should avoid the acquisition of material :
I. Which is inconsistence with its collecting mandate.
II. Which can be stored or exhibited as per policies.
III. Which cannot be conserved within reasonable period of time.
IV. To which special conditions apply, particularly if these cannot be met in a timely manner.
Codes :
(1) I, III, IV
(2) I, II, III
(3) II, III, IV
(4) I, II, III, IV
25. Which of the following personal safety methods should be used while handling works of Arts ?
I. Avoid twisting when lifting
II. Avoid excessive bending of the back
III. Use your back when lifting not your legs.
IV. Keep loads close to your body
Codes :
(1) II, III, IV
(2) I, II, III, IV
(3) I, II, IV
(4) I, II, III
26. Which of the following are conducive to mould growth ?
I. Temperature at 20 °C and above
II. RH above 65%
III. Lack of air circulation
IV. Air circulation
Codes :
(1) I, II, III, IV
(2) I, II
(3) II, III, IV
(4) I, II, III
27. Which of the following are autonomous bodies of Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India ?
I. Indian Museum, Kolkata
II. National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata
III. National Culture Fund
IV. Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata
Codes :
(1) I, II, III
(2) I, II
(3) I, II, III, IV
(4) I, III, IV
28. Which of the following statements are correct ?
I. Mission statements should be understood by all employees.
II. A SWOT analyses looks at the visions of the people in a mission.
III. Best practice museums can be used as bench-marks.
IV. Budgeting is a process of planning income and expenditure for a specific time period.
Codes :
(1) I, II, III
(2) I, III, IV
(3) I, IV
(4) I, III
29. Which of the following methods of Pest Control are non-toxic ?
I. Anoxia
II. Freezing
III. Fumigation
IV. Chemical spray
Codes :
(1) I, II
(2) I, II, III
(3) I, II, IV
(4) I, III, IV
30. The properties of Lignin include
I. It is unstable.
II. It is light sensitive.
III. It breaks down into acid components.
IV. It contributes to the degradation of paper products.
Codes :
(1) I, II
(2) I, II, III
(3) I, III
(4) I, II, III, IV
31. Match the acronyms in List –I with ICOM’s International Committees in List – II :
32. Match the Personalities in List – I with the Museums they were associated with in List – II :
33. Match the objects in List – I with the Museums they are housed in List – II :
34. Match the personalities in List – I with their contributions in List – II :
35. Match the personalities in the List – I with contributions in List – II :
36. Match the Institutes in List – I with their location in List – II :
37. Match the Insurance terms in List – I with their meanings in List – II :
38. Match the colour in List – I with the feelings or mood they create in List – II :
39. Match the items in List – I with items in List – II :
40. Match the type of Exhibition in List – I with their focus in List – II :
41. Assertion (A) : If a conservator cannot find out by research what the original condition or appearance of an art object was, she/he should conjecture and proceed with conservation.
Reason (R) : Because by conjecture authentic original appearance can be created.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
42. Assertion (A) : Light source should be exterior to a showcase.
Reason (R) : Any light sources inside a case, even low power ones, will heat up the air inside cause fluctuations in RH.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
43. Assertion (A) : Preventive conservation does not always require expensive or complex care strategies.
Reason (R) : Because much can be done by applying common sense.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
44. Assertion (A) : Bedspread and quilts should always be stored using the standard technique of rolled storage.
Reason (R) : Because decisions about storage systems are not influenced by the number of visitors who wish to see the collections.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
45. Assertion (A) : The collection storage areas must be systematically arranged, and both the storage rooms and the individual and retrieval storage systems should be coded and clearly labelled.
Reason (R) : So that the exact location of any object in the collection can be described.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
46. Assertion (A) : The collection records should be stored with the same security and conservation safeguards as the collection objects.
Reason (R) : The historical or scientific significance of an object lies not in itself alone, but also in the information relating to it.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
47. Assertion (A) : Potted plants should not be used as decoration in museum’s public areas.
Reason (R) : Because potted plants often carry unseen pests, and water under plants is a pest attractant.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
48. Assertion (A) : The collection records should not be stored in fireproof filing cabinets equipped with a locking mechanism, and a duplicate set of records should not be kept outside of the museum.
Reason (R) : In the event of a fire, vandalism, or some other kind of disaster, the information in the records will not be lost.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
49. Assertion (A) : IR and UV radiations need to be filtered in museum exhibitions.
Reason (R) : They are harmful and do not contribute to visibility.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
50. Assertion (A) : Colour of moisture indicating silica gel changes from pink to blue as it absorbs moisture.
Reason (R) : Because of the presence of cobalt in silica gel.
Codes :
(1) (A) is wrong, but (R) is right.
(2) (A) is right, but (R) is wrong.
(3) Both (A) and (R) are right.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are wrong.
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