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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
UNDERGRADUATE(DESIGN)
CREATIVEABILITYTEST—PAPER-II
Time Allowed : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100
This test is administered to judge the skill, power of observation, innovation and design ability of the candidate.
An important aspect of the test is the candidate’s usage of colour and illustration.
(i) There are 4 questions in this paper and all the questions are compulsory.
(ii) Question No. 1 is sub-divided into 15 Questions of two marks each with (a), (b) or (c) as options for answers,
candidate have to indicate the answer in the box by marking (a), (b) or (c).
(iii) Question No. 2, 3 and 4 are descriptive and are of 25, 25 & 20 marks each.
(iv) Use only dry colours/coloured drawing pencils.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
QUESTION NO. 1 : (Each question carries 2 marks)
Please fill the box by appropriate one right answer by marking (a), (b) or (c) out of three options.
1. Mark the odd one out
(a) Towel
(b) Bedsheet
(c) Blouse
2. Mark the odd one out
(a) Weighing scale
(b) Foot Ruler
(c) Pencil
3. Mark the odd one out
(a) Trouser
(b) Belt
(c) Comb
4. Some organisation approaches your college for some assistance in urgent community work.
You have too much class work to do. Would you-
(a) refuse
(b) promise to help next time
(c) reorganise your time to atleast give some help
5. For products meant for children below 6 years the most important criteria should be
(a) Colour
(b) Security
(c) Durability
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6. In order to get a broader & bigger viewpoint for a solution is it better to
(a) work with concentration above
(b) work in a smaller group
(c) work together with the whole class
7. The final cost of a product is determined by-
(a) Cost of Material
(b) Cost of Design
(c) Cost of Material & Design
8. You have to go on a trekking trip for ten days with your friends. Your shoes should be-
(a) Very good to look at (attractive)
(b) Comfortable but, not too good to look at
(c) Expensive moderately comfortable
9. In an expensive garment which has very good and expensive embroidery, the quality of fabric is also
(a) Very crucial
(b) Moderately crucial
(c) Insignificant
10. While selecting a gift for an elderly person whom you admire a lot would you give
(a) An expensive designer product
(b) Something that can be used everyday
(c) Something that can be given away if not required
11. On a visit to a craftsmela would you
(a) Take several rounds of the mela to understand its general ambience and the range of products
(b) After the first round sit with few craftsman to know more details about their craft
(c) Study only one craft in great depth
12. On a tourist visit to a new city you would like to
(a) Study the map & plan your sight seeing according to your taste
(b) Tell the guide to show you the best places
(c) Get into a taxi and just visit as many places as you can
13. For getting inspiration for exclusive designs would you prefer to design from-
(a) your own thoughts alone
(b) reference work in the library
(c) combination of both
14. While buying clothes for yourself for a formal occasion would you select-
(a) very expensive designer wear
(b) well stitched good quality readymades
(c) clothes stitched by a tailor
15. For selecting cushion covers for a living room which of the following would you keep in mind-
(a) Size of the room
(b) Colour scheme of other articles in the room
(c) Shape of the furniture
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QUESTION NO. 2 : (25 Marks)
Specific Instructions: The objective of this Question is to evaluate the
A. Use one full page for each design. following.
B. Do not use sketch pens or markers. A. design conceptualization and sensitivity
C. Use only dry colour pencils or oil/wax crayons. B. Sensitively to colour and form
D. Marks will be deducted if the design work is not C. An aesthetic sense.
coloured. D. Creativity
Taking inspiration from the village environment design the following :
(A) Bookmark 7" × 1½" (A) Paper weight
(B) Tee shirt logo 8" × 6" (B) Cover of a geography book
A. Mention the idea/inspiration to be designed below___________________________________________
OR
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Question No. 2 Contd...........
B. Mention the idea/inspiration to be designed below___________________________________________
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QUESTION NO. 3 : (25 Marks)
Specific Instructions: The objective of this Question is to evaluate the
following.
A. Use one page only. A. sensitivity to surroundings, day-to-day situations
B. Use only drawing pencils. B. visual perception
C. Do not use pens, markers or any type of colours. C. ability to transfer thoughts and memory into a sketch
D. Marks would be deducted if the sketch is coloured. form.
D. drawing skill.
Draw one of the following scenes in detail
A. School Sports Day
B. Traffic Jam
Please write title of Scene to be drawn below__________________________________________________
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QUESTION NO. 4 : (20 Marks)
Specific Instructions:
A. Use one page only.
B. Use only coloured drawing pencils.
Design a telephone for a senior citizen OR A table lamp made of metal.
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