65. What are the crucial aspects of planning in Kerala’s Vernacular Architecture?
0) The direction of the prevailing winds
Gi) Courtyard Spaces
Gii) An internal and external verandah
(iv) High Plinth and sloping roof
(ಸ) Only (ii and iii) (B) Only (ii)
(C) Only G and ii) ൯) Allof the above (i, ii, iii and iv)

66. Integrating climate-responsive architecture in upcoming built-up areas is important to make
our settlements resilient and sustainable. Which of the following factors is/are important for
designing a climate-responsive building?
டு The geographical location of the site
(i) Maximising natural ventilation and day lighting
(iii) Reducing building energy footprint
(iv) Road network

(ಸ) Only (ii and iii) (B) Only (ii)
(C) All (i, ii, iii and iv) (D) Only Gi, ii and iii)
67. India has five climatic zones. Match the cities with the respective climatic zones:

Cities Climatic Zones

(a) Bangalore ൫ Hot and Dry Climate

(b) Kanpur Gi) Warm and Humid Climate

(c) Nainital (iii) Composite Climate

(9) Vishakhapatnam (iv) Temperate/ Moderate Climate

(e) Nagpur (v) Cold Climate

൧ a— (iv), b — Gil), ०- (४), १ - 01), ० - 0)
(8) 8- (0), 9 - (५), ०- (४), १ - (19), ० - Gi)
(@ 8-09), 9 - (1), ० - (४), 4 - 0), ९ - Gi)
60) 8- 01), ७ - 0५), ०- (९), १ - 01), ० - 0)
68. Which of the following statement describes ‘Climate Change’ as defined by United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?
(A) Climate change is usually described in terms of the mean and variability of
temperature, precipitation and wind over a long period.

(B) Climate Change is statistically significant variation in the mean state of the
climate.

(C) Change of climate which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that
alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to
natural climate variability observed over comparable time periods.

(D) Climate is generally defined as average weather and as such, climate change and
weather are intertwined.

162/2023 14 A