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Book Contents
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Chapter 14.................... World Heritage Sites
Chapter 15.................... List of Olympic winners for India
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UCEED
Undergraduate level CEED termed as ‘UCEED’ is newest of it’s kind and this year (2015) the
first paper is going to be conducted. It’s basically an entrance to B.Des, bachelors in design.
Unfortunately, the syllabus is so wide and diverse that straight forward books and materials
are not available or difficult to present. So, I’ve tried to gather and cover the topics (syllabus)
just like I did for CEED exam. I have also provided some model practice test for your better
understanding so as to give you some idea about the exam process and the type of questions
to be asked. Hope you enjoy going through my posts by finding these useful.
The UCEED question paper is set up to mainly check the candidate’s mathematical aptitude.
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For the same, the paper consists of geometry type questions that can assess a person’s imagi-
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native powers, observation skills, creativity, and lateral thinking.
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transformations. Keeping this in mind, candidates must ensure that they practice UCEED
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with the aim of improving their imagination, observation, and lateral thinking.
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Visualization and observation
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Animation movement: This section of the paper deals in step-by-step image move-
ments, which when put together as a whole, creates animation or videos. While attempting
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these questions, aspirants need to be extremely careful about their observation in each and
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every step. While preparing for UCEED exam, aspirants must attempt questions that involve
animation movement.
Solving geometric objects: Solving geometric object type questions is an excellent way
to improve visualization and imagination. Since these two criteria are assessed by the exam-
iners, questions that can calculate the same are included in the exam. While preparing for the
exam, pay special attention to these practice questions.
Tessellations: Also popular by the name of unfolded views, tessellation checks the can-
didate’s ability to unwrap a solid on a flat surface and sketching the unfolded interpretation
on the paper. An aspirant must ensure that he/she practices the same while preparing for the
exam.
Illusions: Illusions are a great way to improve observation skills. Practicing the same can
help extensively in clearing UCEED exam.
Evolution of objects: This section generally includes an object’s product cycle from the
past to the present. A candidate must be capable of firstly observing and then identifying ev-
eryday use objects from the past generation to the new one.
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Preparing for questions that can help in assessing abstract, mechanical and mathe-
matical aptitude can be of great help for candidates appearing in UCEED exams.
Abstract tests assess a candidate’s pattern finding and problem-solving ability. Since
these two hold weightage in the UCEED exam, preparing for the same well in ad-
vance is a great decision.
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practice. Make sure you start preparing for the same in advance, so that when it is
time to appear in the exam, you are well-prepared, and do not consume too much
time in this section of the paper.
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the same is not a wise thing to do. It is better to invest time in questions related to
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designers, materials,
Reasoning Tests
Practice is the only key to excel in reasoning questions. Practicing reasoning ques-
tions or geometry type questions on a daily basis will give you a fair idea of what
kind of questions one can expect in the exam. Also, since you must have had prac-
ticed enough of these questions, they will come as a no-surprise to you, making it
easy to attempt the questions in the exam.
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Types of Indian Language
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Hindi — 551.4 Million
— 125.3 Million
Bengali — 91.1 Million
Telugu — 84.9 Million
Marathi — 84.1 Million
Tamil — 66.7 Million
Urdu — 59.1 Million
Kannada — 50.7 Million
Gujarati — 50.2 Million
Odia — 36.6 Million
Malayalam — 33.7 Million
There are 22 languages which are called the Scheduled Languages of India, listed
here according to number of native (L1) speakers in India (only):
Hindi
Bengali
Telugu
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Types of Indian Language
Marathi
Tamil
Urdu
Gujarati
Kannada
Malayalam
Odia
Punjabi
Assamese
Maithili
Santali
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Kurukh
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There are 6 languages which have been granted the status of Classical Languages of India, on the basis of
having a long literary history and not having borrowed extensively from other languages:
Sanskrit
Tamil
Telugu
Kannada
Odia
Malayalam
Note: The Pali language fits the criteria for classical languages but hasn’t been declared yet.
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Types of International Language
The top 3 languages with highest recorded manuscripts are Sanskrit, Odia and Hindi.
The fourth position is held by Tibetan, which shows India’s ancient relations with Tibet.
Apart from English, foreign languages with considerable speakers in India are:
French
Arabic
Persian
Portuguese
Foreign languages quite popular among language enthusiasts are:
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two languages but to an uncountable
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India Language
But still there is not a single Indian language that is spoken across its length and
breadth. Hindi is spoken by a majority of North Indians, but it is not a popular means
of communication in the southern part of India. Similarly, South Indian languages such
as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam are not understood by the people of North
India.
For the convenience of people, the Constitution of India has recognised 22 languages in
the eighth schedule. These are known as Scheduled Languages and constitute the ma-
jor languages of the country. India Language Map provides detailed information about
these languages listed in Schedule VIII of the Constitution and spoken in different
parts of the country.
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Types of Indian Language
GUJRATI MARATHI
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TELGU Malayalam
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Famous Architect
Antoni Gaudí
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Philip Johnson
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Famous Architect
Eero Saarinen
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Frank Gehry
Philip Johnson
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Famous Indian Architect
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Charles Correa: Kanchenjunga Apartments-Mumbai, Jawahar Kala Kendra-Jaipur
B V Doshi: IIM Bangalore, IIM ahmedabad. He has a very well designed office in
Ahmedabad too.
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Arjun Malik: Mumbai based A V with good modern take on architecture de-
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Manit Rastogi: Delhi based architect with good sensibility on sustainable practices.
Christopher Benninger: An american architect who settled in Pune, India for good.
Suzlon One earth in Pune.
Hasmukh Patel: Gujarat based. Has good sense of modern architecture and it shows
in his projects.
Sanjay Puri: Architect from Bombay. Contemporary and sleek designs. However Im
not a big fan. I only like one project of his ie. The Courtyard house.
Sourabh Gupta: An emerging architect from delhi with good upcoming projects.
Dilli Haat in Janakpuri.
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Famous Indian Movie Director
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Basu Chatterjee
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Famous Indian Movie Director
Ritwik Ghatak
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HKaran Johar
B. N. Reddy
Ajita Suchitra Veera
Amber Sharma
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Anshuman Pratap Singh
Rahul Dholakia
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Anurag Kashyap
Mani Ratnam
Mira Nair
Rituparno Ghosh
Ritwik Ghatak
Aparna Sen Mohit Suri Sathish Kalathil
Ashish Avikunthak Mrinal Sen Satyajit Ray
G Aravindan Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao Satyaprakash Upadhyay
Bala Onir Shaji N. Karun
K. Balachander Partho Sen-Gupta V. Shantaram
Biju Viswanath Piyush Sarkar Mungi Shyam Benegal
Bimal Roy Piyush Jha Sonali Gulati
Budhdhadeb Dasgupta Prakash Jha Sridhar Rangayan
T. V. Chandran Puttanna Kanagal Sudhir Mishra
Channa Rai L. V. Prasad Suresh Joachim
Dadasaheb Phalke Puneet Sira Tapan Sinha
Dasari Narayana Rao T. K. Rajeev Kumar Vijayakrishnan
Dibakar Banerjee K. Raghavendra Rao Vierendrra Lalit
Ganesh Acharya Ram Gopal Varma Vijay Singh
Girish Kasaravalli Kasinadhuni Viswanath
Govind Nihalani Raju Kafley
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Indian Hertiage Sites
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and sculptures of Ajanta, considered masterpieces of
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On the shores of the Bay of Bengal, bathed in the rays
of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a monumen-
tal representation of the sun god Surya’s chariot; its 24
wheels are decorated with symbolic designs and it is led
by a team of six horses. Built in the 13th century, it is
one of India’s most famous Brahman sanctuaries.
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ing tigers, elephants, panthers and bears, and thousands
of birds.
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Indian Hertiage Sites
Fatehpur Sikri Built during the second half of the 16th
century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City
of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for
only some 10 years. The complex of monuments and
temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes
one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.
Diwan-i-Khas, Hall of private Audience of the Emperor
Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India, UNESCO
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the 14th and 16th centuries. Conquered by the Deccan
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Khajuraho Group of Monuments
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and 1050. Only about 20 temples remain; they fall into
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The ‘City of Caves’, on an island in the Sea of Oman
close to Bombay, contains a collection of rock art linked
to the cult of Shiva. Here, Indian art has found one of
its most perfect expressions, particularly the huge high
reliefs in the main cave.
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Indian Hertiage Sites
Pattadakal is situated on the banks of the Malaprabha
River. The town is in Bagalkot district. Pattadakal is a
testament to the architectural prowess of the Chalukya
dynasty. The city was earlier called Pattada Kisuvolal,
which translates to ‘City of Crown Rubies’.e
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the river to a quiet mangrove beach at Kotka. Here, a
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Nanda Devi National Park is situated in Chamoli dis-
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peaks encircling the National Park are Trishul (7120 m)
Dunagiri (7066 m) Nanda Devi (7817 m) Nanda Devi
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tecture, A Tomb, Many Water Channels, A Pavilion and
A Bath.This World Heritage Site in India was built by
Begum Bega, the first wife of Humayun between 1565-
1572. IT is the only monument which has gone several
restoration works and is complete. It’s a tomb complex
consisting of several smaller monuments including the
tombs of Isa Khan Niyazi, an Afghan noble in Sher Shah
Suri’s court of the Suri dynasty.
Famous for/as Architectural Astronomical Instruments,
Maharaja Jai Singh II, Largest of its kind Observatory.
The Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory built
in 18th century Rajasthan. It is an astronomical obser-
vatory which was created by the Rajput King Sawai Jai
Singh of Rajasthan in 1738 CE. It is a collection of 19
astronomical instruments including the world’s largest
stone Sundial. All these instruments are man-made. The
observatory consists of tools which were used to cal-
culate celestial coordinate systems, the horizon-zenith
local network, the equatorial system and the ecliptic
system. One of India’s best-preserved observatories, this
monument is an excellent example of the scientific as
well as the cultural heritage of India.
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Indian Hertiage Sites
The name of the city itself denotes the victory (Fateh) of
Akhbar over Chittor and Ranthambore, Fatehpur Sikri
constitutes of four main Monuments. The Jama Masjid,
The Buland Darwaza, which is the most significant door
of Asia, made of a specific wood imported from Austra-
lia which would sink in water. Panch Mahal or Jada Baai
ka Mahal, which is also considered as the origin place of
the Navaratnas (Birbal, Tansen, etc.). It also contained
Nalanda Archaeological Site in Bihar was a centre of
learning and a Buddhist monastery from 3rd century
BCE to the 13th century CE. You can witness the re-
mains of stupas, shrines, and viharas if you stroll around
in the campus, which is a manifestation of a glorious
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epoch. Nalanda vouched for the evolution of Buddhism
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as a religion and remained an abode of knowledge for
800 years. Known for its formalised Vedic learning,
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
Red Fort Complex
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Western Ghats
Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area
Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat
Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda, Bihar
Khangchendzonga National Park
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Mod-
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Historic City of Ahmadabad
Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
Jaipur City, Rajasthan
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Indian Prime Minister
Jawahar Lal Nehru Lal Bahadur Shastri Gulzhari Lal Nanda Murari ji Desai
1947-64 1964-66 1966 1977-79
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Polygon
For example, a triangle has three sides, and a quadrilateral has four sides. So, any
shape that can be drawn by connecting three straight lines is called a triangle, and
any shape that can be drawn by connecting four straight lines is called a quadrilater-
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Concave polygon
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Convex polygon
The measure of the interior an-
gle stays less than 180 degrees
for a convex polygon. Such a
polygon is the exact opposite Pentagon polygon
of a concave polygon. More- Pentagon polygons are six-sided polygons. It is
over, the vertices associated to important to note that, the five sides of the polygon
a convex polygon are always stay equal in length. A regular pentagon is a prime
outwards. type of pentagon polygon.
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Truncated Cuboctahedron
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