Design and Construction Technology: Important Questions

Tamils and Technology

Unit II: Design and Construction Technology

Anna University Part B Important Questions and Answers

1. Write on the technical values of the stage constructions as given in SILAPPATHIKARAM.

2. Briefly explain about the technical facts we can obtain from Mamallapuram sculptures and temples.

3. (i) Explain the antiquity of weaving.

 (ii) Compile the facts arrived with symbols found in the pottery

4. Explain the knowledge of ancient Tamils' on construction techniques.

5. Highlight the architectural evolution that took place during Nayak and European period. 13. (a) Write an essay on the 'metal resources in Sangam period'.

6. Were there gems factories in ancient times? Explore.

7. (i) Write about two types of constructions during pallava period.

(ii) Write about designing of Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple.

8. (i) Write the architectural excellence found in Chettinadu houses

 (ii) Mention and write about the buildings of Indo- Saracenic category in Tamil Nadu.

9. Explain the structure of Mamallapuram sculptures and temples. (16)

10. What is Hero Stones? Explain its structure and describe Bab the facts related to Tamils as known through hero stones. (16)

11. How is stage design structured in Silappathikaaram? Clarify.

12. Write an essay on Great temples of Chola period.

13. Write about the Architectural Excellence of Ancient Tamils.

14. Explain the Informations about the Architectures of Pallava Period.

15. (A) Give a detailed answer on the great temples of the Chola period.

16. (i) Write and Explain any four literary evidences on the weaving technology in sangam literature. (7)

(ii) Describe the different types of pots. (6)

PART B REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Describe the classification of houses or flats.

2. Explain the design and use of parts of the house during the Sangam period.

3. Describe the general elements of construction art.

4. Describe the architecture of the Pallava period.

5. Describe the important construction materials used during the Sangam period.

6. What are locations and other names of Hero stone?

7. What are herostones? Explain its structure and describe the facts related to tamils as known thorugh hero stones.

8. Explain with evidence the method of worshipping Hero stones in the Sangam period.

9. Describe the designs and arrangements of household goods during the Sangam period.

10. Describe the structure of the 'Adalarangam' (Dancing stage) given in silappathikaram.

11. Explain the Silappathikaram stage setting in a few words with evidence.

12. Write on the technical values of the stage constructions as given in SILAPPATHIKARAM.

13. Describe the cave temples at Mamallapuram.

14. Briefly explain about the technical facts we can obtain from Mamallapuram sculptures and temples.

15. Write about the great temples and other places of worship of the Chola period.

16. Describe the major Nayak period temples.

17. Describe the model structures of Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple.

18. Write about the model structures of Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal.

19. Write the salient features of the Indo-Saracenic architecture during the British period.

20. Explain and relate the construction of the Tanjore Big Temple with Tamil alphabets.

21. Explain the special features of temple structures built during the Pallava period.

22. Explain the special features of temple structures built during the Chola period.

Anna University Part A Two Marks Important Questions

1. What is Indho Saracenic?

2. Which are the great temples built during Chola period?

3. What are the other names given the pot makers in Literature?

4. Explain the 'Indo-Saracenic' architecture.

5. What is Hero stone? Explain.

6. Describe the architectural style of the Nayak period.

7. What is the height of Tanjore Great Temple ?

8. Write the names of any three temples built during the Nayak period.

9. Give two examples for Kudaivarai (cave) temples.

10. What is Indo-Saracenic architecture?

11. Which cities were the capital during Nayak era?

12. What are the specialities of Tirumala Nayaka Mahal?

13. Write the names of the dwellings mentioned in Sangam Literature.

14. Give two examples of famous Nayak-era buildings in Tamilnadu