Housing And Interior Design — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Home Economics & Nutrition MCQs on Housing And Interior Design — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for PPSC, FPSC, KPPSC, SPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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A Text Book of House Hold Arts' is written by
Correct Answer: Option C — Stella Soundararaj
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Stella Soundararaj is the correct answer to “A Text Book of House Hold Arts' is written by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 2 of 40
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The simplex house plan includes the use of
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “The simplex house plan includes the use of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 3 of 40
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The most durable, long lasting and low maintenance metal used commonly for construction of household equipment is
Correct Answer: Option C — stainless steel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
stainless steel is the correct answer to “The most durable, long lasting and low maintenance metal used commonly for construction of household equipment is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 4 of 40
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"However, common place one's life may be, it can be made bright and cheerful by the use of colour in the home." This is stated by
Correct Answer: Option B — Stella Saundaraja
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Stella Saundaraja is the correct answer to “"However, common place one's life may be, it can be made bright and cheerful by the use of colour in the home." This is stated by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 5 of 40
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Furniture adds . . . . . . . . to your home.
Correct Answer: Option A — beauty and style
Detailed Academic Explanation:
beauty and style is the correct answer to “Furniture adds . . . . . . . . to your home.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 6 of 40
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Who described housing as the root of happiness?
Correct Answer: Option B — Buddha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Buddha is the correct answer to “Who described housing as the root of happiness”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 7 of 40
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The building materials may be classified as
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “The building materials may be classified as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 8 of 40
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Consider the following statements. Statement I It was basically to spread message of energy efficiency in the country. Statement II LED bulbs have long life, almost 50 times more than ordinary bulbs. The correct statement about National Programme based home and street lighting is/are
Correct Answer: Option C — Both the statements are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both the statements are correct is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements. Statement I It was basically to spread message of energy efficiency in the country. Statement II LED bulbs have long life, almost 50 times more than ordinary bulbs. The correct statement about National Programme based home and street lighting is/are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 9 of 40
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The building's rules and regulations are aimed to
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The building's rules and regulations are aimed to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 10 of 40
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The ratio of the total floor area inclusive of all the floors to the area of the plot, on which building stands is known as
Correct Answer: Option D — build up area
Detailed Academic Explanation:
build up area is the correct answer to “The ratio of the total floor area inclusive of all the floors to the area of the plot, on which building stands is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 11 of 40
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The design thinking process lays great emphasis on
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “The design thinking process lays great emphasis on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 12 of 40
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The Jacobean Furniture Style was
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “The Jacobean Furniture Style was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 13 of 40
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Which of the following are the benefits of decision thinking process?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following are the benefits of decision thinking process”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 14 of 40
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"Balance is the principle of design that produces a feeling of rest and contentment." This is stated by
Correct Answer: Option C — Crang and Rush
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Crang and Rush is the correct answer to “"Balance is the principle of design that produces a feeling of rest and contentment." This is stated by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 15 of 40
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Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about design communication? Statements I Design communication is a mixed discipline between design and information development. Statement II Design communication does not involve the knowledge of colour, page layout and creating visuals.
Correct Answer: Option A — Only statement I is correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only statement I is correct is the correct answer to “Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct about design communication? Statements I Design communication is a mixed discipline between design and information development. Statement II Design communication does not involve the knowledge of colour, page layout and creating visuals.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 16 of 40
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The time and motion study invented around . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — 1885
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1885 is the correct answer to “The time and motion study invented around . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 17 of 40
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A bay window
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “A bay window”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 18 of 40
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Who is the father of anthropometrics?
Correct Answer: Option A — Alphonse Bertillon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alphonse Bertillon is the correct answer to “Who is the father of anthropometrics”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 19 of 40
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Which Ministry is mainly responsible for research and development in renewable energy sources, such as wind power, small hydro, biogas and solar power?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is the correct answer to “Which Ministry is mainly responsible for research and development in renewable energy sources, such as wind power, small hydro, biogas and solar power”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 20 of 40
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State which is/are true.
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “State which is/are true.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 21 of 40
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In which of the following situations would rational work design function best?
Correct Answer: Option C — A stable environment where a standard, simple product is produced
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A stable environment where a standard, simple product is produced is the correct answer to “In which of the following situations would rational work design function best”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 22 of 40
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Zoning is
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Option "All of the above" is the correct answer for this question under Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 23 of 40
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Which of the following are the advantages of housing finance?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following are the advantages of housing finance”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 24 of 40
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"The purpose of design is to make things beautiful" is stated by
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “"The purpose of design is to make things beautiful" is stated by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 25 of 40
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In interior decoration warm advancing colours should be kept 1. in background 2. in foreground
Correct Answer: Option B — Only 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only 2 is the correct answer to “In interior decoration warm advancing colours should be kept 1. in background 2. in foreground”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 26 of 40
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Which of the following combination of colours on the Prang Colour Wheel make a complementary colour scheme? 1. Red and Blue 2. Blue and Orange 3. Red and Green 4. Yellow and Purple
Correct Answer: Option D — 2, 3 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2, 3 and 4 is the correct answer to “Which of the following combination of colours on the Prang Colour Wheel make a complementary colour scheme? 1. Red and Blue 2. Blue and Orange 3. Red and Green 4. Yellow and Purple”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 27 of 40
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Which of the following are the characteristics of man-machine.
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following are the characteristics of man-machine.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 28 of 40
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The strength and weakness of any colour is called
Correct Answer: Option D — intensity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
intensity is the correct answer to “The strength and weakness of any colour is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 29 of 40
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Match the following. List-I (Lines) List-II (Characteristics) a. Vertical lines 1. Gracefulness b. Horizontal lines 2. Movement c. Curved lines 3. Rest d. Diagonal lines 4. Activity 5. Excitement
Correct Answer: Option C — a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I (Lines) List-II (Characteristics) a. Vertical lines 1. Gracefulness b. Horizontal lines 2. Movement c. Curved lines 3. Rest d. Diagonal lines 4. Activity 5. Excitement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 30 of 40
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Zoning must be enacted in accordance with the comprehensive plan and regulates development by district, throughout the city or country.
Correct Answer: Option A — True
Detailed Academic Explanation:
True is the correct answer to “Zoning must be enacted in accordance with the comprehensive plan and regulates development by district, throughout the city or country.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 31 of 40
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The term 'biomass' often refers to
Correct Answer: Option B — organic matter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
organic matter is the correct answer to “The term 'biomass' often refers to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 32 of 40
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Consider the following statements regarding conventional sources of energy. 1. The conventional sources of energy are the fossil fuels which took millions of years for the formation of fossil fuels; hence they are limited and non-renewable. 2. Fossils are remains of organisms that lived in the past and fossil fuels are plants that got buried under the Earth and became rock over years. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both 1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements regarding conventional sources of energy. 1. The conventional sources of energy are the fossil fuels which took millions of years for the formation of fossil fuels; hence they are limited and non-renewable. 2. Fossils are remains of organisms that lived in the past and fossil fuels are plants that got buried under the Earth and became rock over years. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 33 of 40
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"The judicious and effective use of energy to maximise profits and enhance competitive positions." This can be the definition of
Correct Answer: Option B — energy management
Detailed Academic Explanation:
energy management is the correct answer to “"The judicious and effective use of energy to maximise profits and enhance competitive positions." This can be the definition of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 34 of 40
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Which is not a building by laws characteristics?
Correct Answer: Option D — No modification is allowed if required
Detailed Academic Explanation:
No modification is allowed if required is the correct answer to “Which is not a building by laws characteristics”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 35 of 40
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Forms are closely related with
Correct Answer: Option B — line
Detailed Academic Explanation:
line is the correct answer to “Forms are closely related with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 36 of 40
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Choose the correct statement (s) with regard to biomass.
Correct Answer: Option D — Only A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only A and B is the correct answer to “Choose the correct statement (s) with regard to biomass.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 37 of 40
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of most of the renewable energy sources?
Correct Answer: Option C — Unreliable supply
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Unreliable supply is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a disadvantage of most of the renewable energy sources”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 38 of 40
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"An appreetation of beauty and good design must become an integral part of one's life entering each part of every day and each activity that takes place." This is according to
Correct Answer: Option B — David B. Van Dommelen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
David B. Van Dommelen is the correct answer to “"An appreetation of beauty and good design must become an integral part of one's life entering each part of every day and each activity that takes place." This is according to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 39 of 40
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Amount of lightness or darkness in colour is
Correct Answer: Option C — value
Detailed Academic Explanation:
value is the correct answer to “Amount of lightness or darkness in colour is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
Question 40 of 40
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Choose the incorrect statement (s) with regard to the mechanical classification of man-machine. Statement I They are essentially man directed. Statement II It is power driven.
Correct Answer: Option A — Statement I is incorrect
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Statement I is incorrect is the correct answer to “Choose the incorrect statement (s) with regard to the mechanical classification of man-machine. Statement I They are essentially man directed. Statement II It is power driven.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Housing And Interior Design.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Housing And Interior Design
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In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.