UGC NET Exam January 2017 Museology and Conservation Paper-2 Question Paper With Answer Key

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

Answer: (3)

2. The best method of collecting Archaeological material is

(1) Gift

(2) Exchange

(3) Purchasing from dealer

(4) Excavation

Answer: (4)

3. The Journal “Studies in Conservation” is published by

(1) ICCROM

(2) UNESCO

(3) IIC

(4) ICOM

Answer: (3)

4. Pyrite disease occurs in

(1) Wood

(2) Leather

(3) Geological specimen

(4) Textiles

Answer: (3)

5. Solander boxes are used for storage of

(1) Coins

(2) Terracottas

(3) Manuscripts, prints and drawings, etc.

(4) Costumes

Answer: (3)

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

Answer: (4)

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

Answer: (1)

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

Answer: (4)

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

Answer: (1)

10. Skansen open Air Museum is in

(1) London

(2) Stockholm

(3) Florence

(4) Paris

Answer: (2)

11. The life cycle stages of silver fish does not include

(1) Egg

(2) Larva

(3) Nymph

(4) Adult

Answer: (2)

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

Answer: (2)

13. Public Relations is a conscious effort to

(1) Educate People

(2) Generate Funds

(3) To influence public perception

(4) Propagate Culture

Answer: (3)

14. Which of the following is not a warm colour ?

(1) Red

(2) Yellow

(3) Blue

(4) Orange

Answer: (3)

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

Answer: (1)

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

Answer: (1)

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

Answer: (4)

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

Answer: (2)

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

Answer: (2)

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

Answer: (3)

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

Answer: (4)

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

Answer: (2)

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

Answer: (1)

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

Answer: (1)

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

Answer: (3)

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

Answer: (4)

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

Answer: (3)

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

Answer: (2)

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

Answer: (1)

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

Answer: (4)

31. Match the acronyms in List –I with ICOM’s International Committees in List – II :

Answer: (3)

32. Match the Personalities in List – I with the Museums they were associated with in List – II :

Answer: (4

33. Match the objects in List – I with the Museums they are housed in List – II :

Answer: (1)

34. Match the personalities in List – I with their contributions in List – II :

Answer: (3)

35. Match the personalities in the List – I with contributions in List – II :

Answer: (2)

36. Match the Institutes in List – I with their location in List – II :

Answer: (3)

37. Match the Insurance terms in List – I with their meanings in List – II :

Answer: (1)

38. Match the colour in List – I with the feelings or mood they create in List – II :

Answer: (2)

39. Match the items in List – I with items in List – II :

Answer: (4)

40. Match the type of Exhibition in List – I with their focus in List – II :

Answer: (3)

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.

Answer: (4)

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.

Answer: (3)

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.

Answer: (3)

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.

Answer: (4)

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.

Answer: (3)

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.

Answer: (3)

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.

Answer: (3)

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.

Answer: (1)

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.

Answer: (3)

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.

Answer: (1)

 

 

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