Roll No. …………………..
Lingaya’s University
B .Arch 1 s t Year (S e m -I I )
E xami n ati on May - Ju n e 2012
S oci ol ogy i n Arch i tectu re (AR – 11 3 )
[Time: 3 Hours]
[Max. Marks: 100]
Before answering the question, candidate should ensure that they
have been supplied the correct and complete question paper. No
complaint in this regard, will be entertained after examination.
Note: – Attempt five questions in all. All questions carry equal
marks. Question no. 1 (Section A) is compulsory. Select four
questions from Section B.
Section – A
Q-1. (Part – A)
Select the correct answer of the following multiple
choice questions:
[5×2=10]
(i)
Which of the following is an important feature of
urbanization?
(a) Urban Area get increased drastically
(b) Development of slums / unplanned areas
(c) A shift of residential areas outwards
(d) All of the above.
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(ii)
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of
typical slum in metro cities in India?
(a) Lack basic Municipal Services
(b) Lack legal ownership of property
(c) Lack social infrastructure
(d) All of the above.
(iii) The intimate space of neighborhood is not greater than
(a) 40 M
(b) 80 M
(c) 450 M
(d) 4000 M
(iv) Which of the following options is closest to ribbon
development?
(a) Land including buildings & improvements
(b) Row of houses with only front, rear and interior open
space.
(c) Developer choosing to build along existing roads &
highways to save money
(d) Topographic Map
(v)
Which one out of the following should not act as Central
Nuclei as per Neighborhood planning concept?
(a) Community Hall
(b) H.I.G. Houses
(c) Central Park
(d) Convenient shopping
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Q-1. (Part – B)
Answer the following in brief:
[2×5=10]
(i) Relevance of study of Sociology in the field of
Architecture & planning.
(ii) Various aspects of Socio Cultural Dimensions in
planned Residential areas.
Section – B
Q-2. (a)
(b)
Q-3. (a)
Define Origin nature and scope of Sociology.
[10]
What’s the importance or utility of Sociology?
[10]
Elaborate Meaning of culture and society.
[10]
(b)
What’s the influence of Socio Cultural Patterns on
formation of Society?
[10]
Q-4. (a)
Compare Potentials & Constraints of Rural and Urban
Communities.
[10]
(b)
What are the various characteristics of Indian Society in
Urban Areas?
[10]
Q-5. (a)
(b)
Define Trends & Characteristics of Urbanization.
[10]
Elaborate features of slum areas of Metro Cities.
[10]
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Q-6. (a)
Compare Urbanization features in Underdeveloped and
developed Countries.
[10]
(b)
What are techniques or methods in collecting data for
sociological studies?
[10]
Q-7. (a)
Elaborate significance of Public opinion in participation
of planning of Residential areas.
[10]
(b)
Identity salient features of surrounding location to your
place of Residence.
[10]
Q-8.
Define the following in short along with the neat
sketches.
[20]
(i) Culde-Sac
(ii) Detached building
(iii)Neighborhood Unit
(iv) Ground Coverage
(v) Cluster of Houses
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