JEE Advanced 2021 Question Paper AAT

JEE (Advanced) 2021 AAT Paper

Time: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 300

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SECTION A: Architectural Awareness (Maximum Marks: 60)
This section contains FOUR questions. Question 1 carries 30 marks, Questions 2, 3
and 4 carry 10 marks each. There is NO negative marking.

Q.1. This section contains 15 multiple choice questions. Each question has four options, out of which
ONLY ONE is correct. Mark the correct option with a tick mark.

(15 x 2 = 30 Marks)

(i) A wooden cube has its outer faces painted in three colours (Black, Gray and White). The pattern
of coloring on surfaces is shown here using two different views of the same cube. If this cube is
divided into 64 equal small cubes, how many small cubes will have only two faces coloured – one
in black and one in gray.

A 4 B 8

C 12 D 16

(ii) Consider the four housing projects mentioned below. Select the option which indicates the
projects that were undertaken by Charles Correa.

1: Tara Housing, Delhi 2: Sheikh Sarai Housing Complex, New Delhi

3: Aranya Community Housing, Indore 4: HUDCO Courtyard Housing, Jodhpur

A
1 and 2

B
2 and 3

C 1 and 4

D
3 and 4

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(iii) A trabeated system consists of a simply supported horizontal member resting on two vertical
members. Select the option that indicates structure/s that adopt/s this structural system.

1: Gopuram of Meenakshi Temple, Madurai 2: Temple of Athena, Athens

3: Aqueduct of Segovia 4: Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

A
Only 1

B
1 and 2

C
3 and 4

D
2 and 3

(iv) A square plate with a co-axial circular cutout is vertically rested on the horizontal plane (HP).
The plate casts a shadow on the HP because of light coming at an angle of 30° to the HP, from
behind the plate. The graphic representation of the same is shown below. If the length of the
shadow on the HP is 9m, and the minor axis of the ellipse is √3.5m, select the correct option
indicating the area of the plate.

A 11 sqm B 5.8 sqm

C 27 sqm D 16 sqm

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(v) The figure below represents the geometric relationship of various sizes of A-type sheets, all of
which have a constant ratio of length: breadth. Select the closest representation of this ratio
from the given options.

A 1.5 B √2

C π/2 D 1.618

(vi) Consider the 4 square grids given below. Pick the odd one out.

A 1 B 2

C 3 D 4

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(vii) Consider the shapes of various interlocking tiles shown below. Which of these CANNOT be
utilized to pave a flat surface without any interstitial spaces?

A 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 B 4, 5 and 6

C 2 and 3 D 1, 3 and 4

(viii) Consider the two statements (R and S) given below and select the correct option.

Statement R: Padma Shri Bimal Patel is the architect of the Central Vista Redevelopment Plan,
New Delhi.

Statement S: Padma Bhushan B. V. Doshi is the architect of the Statue of Unity, Kevadia.

A
Statement R is true, but Statement S is false

B
Statement R is false, but Statement S is true

C Both statements R and S are false

D
Both statements R and S are true

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(ix) Consider the 12-step colour wheel given below. Select the correct option that represents the
colours in a triadic colour scheme, where one of the colours is the complimentary colour to red.

A
Blue, Red , Yellow

B
Yellow-Green, Yellow, Yellow-Orange

C
Green, Orange, Purple

D
Red, Red-Orange, Red-Purple

(x) Consider the two statements (P and Q) given below and select the correct option.

Statement P: Reinforced Cement Concrete(RCC) is Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) with the addition
of steel reinforcements, while PCC is a mixture of lime, sand and cement.

Statement Q: Steel is used to withstand compressive and tensile forces, while glass is used for
withstanding only tensile forces.

A
Statement P is true, but Statement Q is false

B
Both Statements P and Q are partially true
C
Statement P is partially true, but Statement Q is false

D
Statement P is false, but Statement Q is partially true

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(xi) ‘1’ marks the centre-line of a cylinder of diameter x and length >2x.
‘2’ marks the centre-line of a sphere of diameter 2x.
A new solid is created by merging the cylinder and the sphere in a manner that the centre-lines ‘1’
and ‘2’ coincide, and both the flat ends of the cylinder lie outside of the sphere. Select the correct
figure (from options P, Q, R, S) that represents the elevation of the merged solid.

A P B Q

C R D S

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(xii) Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II had commissioned the construction of five astronomical
observatories (Jantar Mantar), only four of which still exist. Two of these are located at Jaipur and
Delhi. The other two existing ones are located at:

A
Ujjain and Agra

B
Mathura and Agra

C
Allahabad and Varanasi

D
Ujjain and Varanasi

(xiii) Identify the elements of the staircase shown below

A
1 is Tread, 2 is Baluster, 3 is Riser

B
1 is Baluster, 2 is Riser, 3 is Tread
C
1 is Riser, 2 is Tread, 3 is Baluster

D
1 is Baluster, 2 is Tread, 3 is Riser

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(xiv) Consider the compositions in Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4, and the graphic codes below each figure, which
logically relates to the elements in these compositions. Using the same logic, select the correct
graphic code for the composition in Figure 5.

A B

C D

(xv) Considering the solids represented in Figures 1 to 6, select the sequence that has a logical order.

A 3-5-1-2-6-4 B 3-1-5-2-4-6

C 4-6-2-5-1-3 D 6-2-5-3-4-1

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Q.2 Match the schematic figures of different bridges in Column I with their corresponding structural
systems in Column II.
( 5 x 2 = 10 Marks)
Column I Column II

(A) (P) Cable stayed

(B) (Q) Truss

(C) (R) Cantilever

(D) (S) Suspension

(E) (T) Arch

(U) Beam bridge

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Q.3 Match the outline of the landmarks provided in Column I with their corresponding locations
provided in Column II.
( 5 x 2 = 10 Marks)
Column I Column II

(A) (P) Mahabalipuram

(B) (Q) Sanchi

(C) (R) Aurangabad

(D) (S) New Delhi

(E) (T) Bhubaneswar

(U) Chandigarh

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Q.4 Match the thumbnail images provided in Column I with the historic architectural styles they
represent, as noted in Column II.
( 5 x 2 = 10 Marks)
Column I Column II

(A) (P) Art Nouveau

(B) (Q) Indo-Islamic

(C) (R) Buddhist

(D) (S) Greco-Roman

(E) (T) Gothic

(U) Aztec

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SECTION B: Geometrical Drawing (Maximum Marks: 60)
• This section contains THREE (03) questions. Each question carries 20 marks.

Q.5 If Figure 2 is the generative module to the Jali pattern given in Figure 1, draw the generative module
for the Jali pattern given in Figure 3.

Figure 1 Figure 2

Figure 3

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Q.6 A circle rolls in clockwise direction without slipping, and the point ‘A’ traces the curve as shown in
the diagram below. Using the same principle, trace the loci of the points ‘B’ and ‘C’ in the same
diagram and represent them using two different colours. The locus of the centre during forward
rolling of the circle is shown using the dotted line O-O’.

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Q.7 A cube of 40 mm sides has been truncated by a section plane such that a regular hexagonal surface
is obtained, as shown in the figure below. Draw the top view and elevation of the truncated cube
from the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure. Write the angle between the section plane
and the horizontal plane.

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SECTION C: 3D Perception (Maximum Marks: 60)
• This section contains THREE (03) questions. Each question carries 20 marks.

Q.8 For the given orthographic views of an object, draw the 3-Dimensional view of the object in the
space given below.

Plan Front Elevation Right Hand Side Elevation

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Q.9 Consider the cube, having punctures on its faces, as shown in the figure below. Each puncture has
a certain depth as indicated with the number mentioned above it. Molten lead is poured from the
puncture on the top. The lead flows from one puncture to the other only when they are
interconnected. Draw the final shape of the solidified lead which will be obtained when all possible
tunnels are filled.

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Q.10 A cuboid having height 6 units consists of two interlocking pieces. The figure below depicts the
isometric view of the bottom piece. Use the grid given below to draw the isometric view of the
complementary piece with the shaded plane ABCD as its base.

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SECTION D: Imagination and Aesthetic Sensitivity (Maximum Marks: 60)

• This section contains THREE (03) questions. Each question carries 20 marks.
Q.11 Imagine you are provided with empty plastic bottles and metal wire. Illustrate a creative idea to use
this combination as a utility product or a decorative item. Both the objects should be used in the
idea. You may use any number of these objects and change their scale and proportion. The wire
may be cut if required.

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Q.12 Draw a dynamic, three-dimensional composition with ONE cube, ONE right circular cone, and
ONE regular hexagonal prism. The solids should be floating in space and interpenetrating each
other. Considering light coming from the top left, indicate shades and shadows. Only use graphite
pencils for your sketch.

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Q.13 Consider the symbols for different sports as given below. Based on the design language of these
graphics, design a symbol to represent Cricket: the most popular sport in India.

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SECTION E: Freehand Drawing (Maximum Marks: 60)

• This section contains THREE (03) questions. Each question carries 20 marks.

Q.14 Draw the sketch of a pressure cooker showing its various parts, materials and textures. Use shade
and shadow to highlight the details. Preferably use graphite pencil for sketching.

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Q.15 The diagram provided below depicts a sculpture created with a cylinder placed on top of a cuboid
of the same height. An adult, a crawling baby and a housefly are viewing this sculpture from the
same distance but different heights. Considering that the top of the cylinder is in the line of sight of
the adult, sketch the views of the sculpture as viewed by the adult, the baby and the fly (line-
drawings only).
Use the next page to draw the views.

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Q.16 Assume that you are standing in a school bus, at the back end of the aisle. There are 4-5
passengers, one conductor and one bus driver. Draw a view of the interior of the bus with
appropriate details. Pay attention to proportion and scale. Render the view in colour.

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Section-wise Distribution of Marks
Sections Question Page No. Maximum Marks Obtained
No. Marks

Q. 1 XX-XX 30

Q. 2 XX 10
Section A
(Architectural
Awareness)
Q.3 XX 10

Q.4 XX 10

Q.5 XX 20

Section B
(Geometrical Q.6 XX 20
Drawing)

Q.7 XX 20

Q.8 XX 20
Section C
(Three
Q.9 XX 20
Dimensional
Perception)
Q.10 XX 20

Q.11 XX 20
Section D
(Imagination and
Q.12 XX 20
Aesthetic
Sensitivity)
Q.13 XX 20

Q.14 XX 20

Section E
(Freehand Q.15 XX 20
Drawing)

Q.16 XX 20

TOTAL MARKS
300

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