- NATA Mock Paper — 62 Questions (MCQs + Drawing Prompts)
- Part A – Aptitude & Mathematics (Online / MCQ) — 60 questions
- Part B – Drawing / Visual Composition (Offline / Descriptive) — 2 questions
- Total: 62 questions
Part A — Aptitude & Mathematics (60 Questions, MCQ)
Visual & Architectural Aptitude (1–20)
- In a perspective drawing, parallel lines converge at the:
a) Vanishing point b) Horizon line c) Eye level d) Ground point - Which shape best represents a plan view of a cylindrical structure?
a) Circle b) Square c) Triangle d) Rectangle - A shadow cast by a cube with light from the top right would show:
a) One face b) Two faces c) Three faces d) None - Which drawing denotes elevation?
a) Top view b) Side view c) 3D sketch d) Section cut - The ratio 1:50 in architectural scale means:
a) 1 unit = 50 units b) 50 units = 1 unit c) 1 cm = 50 m d) 1 m = 50 cm - In visual design, the term “symmetry” refers to:
a) Color contrast b) Balanced repetition c) Texture d) Shading - Which of these is NOT a primary architectural element?
a) Wall b) Roof c) Window d) Pattern - A floor plan shows:
a) Horizontal cut b) Vertical cut c) Elevation d) Perspective - Which tool is used for accurate angles in drawing?
a) Compass b) Set square c) Brush d) Stapler - A 3‑point perspective drawing will show:
a) One vanishing point b) Two vanishing points c) Three vanishing points d) Four - In shading a sphere, the darkest tone appears at:
a) Light source b) Mid tone c) Core shadow d) Cast shadow - The term “orthographic projection” refers to:
a) 3D sketch b) Parallel projection c) Curved drawing d) Texturing - Which view shows the building’s exterior?
a) Plan b) Elevation c) Section d) Detail - A layout that leads the eye from one element to another is called:
a) Balance b) Hierarchy c) Rhythm d) Emphasis - In architectural perspective, diminishing size indicates:
a) Nearness b) Distance c) Color change d) Texture - A dotted line in a plan most likely shows:
a) Visible edge b) Hidden element c) Shadow d) Light source - The term “scale” in drawing means:
a) Color scheme b) Size ratio c) Texture type d) Line weight - A compound shadow occurs when:
a) One light source b) Two or more light sources c) No light d) Same direction - In a layout, contrast helps:
a) Blend elements b) Highlight elements c) Reduce size d) Remove balance - Which instrument is used for 3D modeling on paper?
a) Eraser b) Scale c) T‑Square d) Cutter
Mathematics & Logical Reasoning (21–40)
- In a right triangle, if one angle is 90° and another is 30°, the third is:
a) 60° b) 45° c) 30° d) 75° - The area of a circle with radius 7 is:
a) 154 b) 49 c) 22 d) 100 - If a corridor is 6 m wide and 12 m long, its area is:
a) 18 m² b) 72 m² c) 6 m² d) 144 m² - Solve: 2x + 3 = 11
a) 4 b) 5 c) 3 d) 2 - A pattern repeats every 4 shapes; the 9th shape will match the:
a) 1st b) 5th c) 8th d) 4th - If angles in a polygon sum to 540°, it is a:
a) Triangle b) Quadrilateral c) Pentagon d) Hexagon - A scaling of 1:100 means:
a) 1 cm = 1 m b) 1 m = 100 m c) 1 mm = 10 cm d) 1 cm = 1 km - The length of diagonal in a square side 10 is:
a) 14.14 b) 20 c) 10 d) 7 - A staircase rises 3 m in 4 steps; each step is:
a) 0.75 m b) 1 m c) 0.5 m d) 1.2 m - Which shape helps calculate floor tiling pattern?
a) Polygon b) Circle c) Cone d) Sphere - If x² = 49, x equals:
a) 7 b) –7 c) ±7 d) 0 - Logical series: 1, 4, 9, 16, next is:
a) 25 b) 20 c) 18 d) 30 - A pattern of alternating squares & circles represents:
a) Sequence b) Symmetry c) Proportion d) Texture - Multiply: 8 × 7 × 1 =
a) 56 b) 15 c) 64 d) 72 - Which coordinate shows origin?
a) (0,0) b) (1,0) c) (0,1) d) (1,1) - If point A moves 5 units right, its x‑coordinate increases by:
a) 5 b) 3 c) 1 d) 0 - A line segment from (0,0) to (3,4) length is:
a) 5 b) 6 c) 7 d) 8 - Which shapes tessellate?
a) Squares b) Circles c) Triangles d) Both a & c - The gradient of a flat slope is:
a) 0 b) 1 c) Undefined d) Negative - If a room is half rectangular and half circular, total area is:
a) Sum of both areas b) Difference c) Product d) Ratio
General & Architectural Aptitude (41–60)
- The word “façade” refers to:
a) Roof b) Front face c) Window d) Floor - In architecture, “vernacular” means:
a) Temporary design b) Local traditional design c) Urban style d) Modern only - Which is a load‑bearing structure?
a) Shell b) Wall c) Column d) Span - An arch distributes weight to:
a) Center b) Ends/abutments c) Top d) Foundation only - Perspective depth is affected by:
a) Color b) Horizon line c) Line thickness d) Texture - Architectural form is defined by:
a) Function b) Shape c) Color d) Material - A cantilever projects:
a) Horizontally only b) Vertically only c) Unsupported d) Curved - The golden ratio is approximately:
a) 1.41 b) 1.61 c) 2.0 d) 3.14 - A floor plan with dashed lines usually shows:
a) Hidden elements b) Doors only c) Furniture d) Colors - A drawing with shaded surfaces indicates:
a) Texture b) Light & shadow c) Grid d) Background - Elevation views show:
a) Interiors b) Facades c) Roof only d) Wiring - A pergola mainly provides:
a) Heat b) Shade c) Water d) Sound - A site plan shows:
a) Landscape & building placement b) Colors c) Furniture d) Text only - In architectural terms, correlation between objects is:
a) Function b) Proportion c) Imbalance d) Random - Basic building materials include:
a) Wood & steel b) Plastic only c) Paper d) Leaves - Terminus of lines in perspective directs to:
a) Vanishing points b) Colors c) Texture d) Pattern - A sky‑line in drawing is:
a) Base b) Horizon c) Elongation d) Arch - Architectural breeze flow is studied in:
a) Elevation b) Plan c) Section d) Perspective - A shadow direction shows:
a) Plan b) Light source c) Texture d) Scale - Architectural typography in posters is essential for:
a) Structure b) Communication c) Fabric d) Blueprint
Part B — Drawing / Visual Composition (2 Questions)
Instructions: Students should sketch, shade, and annotate answers clearly. These are creative/design prompts similar to past NATA drawing tasks.
61. Design Task: Draw a street elevation showing a row of buildings with one structure emphasized using perspective depth. Focus on proportion, shading, and composition.
62. Creative Sketch: Create a logo and spatial concept for an “Eco Urban Park” that illustrates sustainability and community interaction. Use line, form, and minimal shading.
NATA Mock Paper – Answer Key (Tabular)
| Q. No | Answer | Notes / Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Vanishing point defines perspective convergence |
| 2 | A | Plan view of cylinder → circle |
| 3 | C | Cube shadow shows 3 visible faces from top-right light |
| 4 | B | Elevation = side/front view |
| 5 | A | 1:50 → 1 unit = 50 units |
| 6 | B | Symmetry = balanced repetition |
| 7 | D | Pattern is not a primary architectural element |
| 8 | A | Floor plan = horizontal cut |
| 9 | B | Accurate angles → set square |
| 10 | C | 3-point perspective = 3 vanishing points |
| 11 | C | Core shadow is darkest |
| 12 | B | Orthographic = parallel projection |
| 13 | B | Elevation shows exterior facade |
| 14 | B | Hierarchy guides eye movement |
| 15 | B | Diminishing size indicates distance |
| 16 | B | Dotted line = hidden element |
| 17 | B | Scale = size ratio |
| 18 | B | Two or more light sources → compound shadow |
| 19 | B | Contrast highlights elements |
| 20 | B | T-square aids 3D modeling |
| 21 | A | Third angle = 60° |
| 22 | A | Area = π × r² → 154 (7²×π≈154) |
| 23 | B | 6×12 = 72 m² |
| 24 | A | 2x+3=11 → x=4 |
| 25 | A | Sequence repeats every 4 → 9th = 1st |
| 26 | C | 540° sum → pentagon |
| 27 | A | 1:100 → 1 unit = 100 units |
| 28 | A | Diagonal = √(10²+10²) ≈ 14.14 |
| 29 | A | Step rise = 3/4 = 0.75 m |
| 30 | A | Polygon used for tiling patterns |
| 31 | C | x²=49 → x=±7 |
| 32 | A | Series 1,4,9,16 → next 25 |
| 33 | A | Pattern of alternating squares/circles = sequence |
| 34 | A | 8×7×1=56 |
| 35 | A | Origin coordinates = (0,0) |
| 36 | A | X-coordinate increases by 5 units |
| 37 | A | Distance formula → √(3²+4²)=5 |
| 38 | D | Squares & triangles tessellate |
| 39 | A | Flat slope gradient = 0 |
| 40 | A | Total area = sum of rectangular + circular parts |
| 41 | B | Façade = front face |
| 42 | B | Vernacular = local/traditional design |
| 43 | B | Wall = load-bearing |
| 44 | B | Arch distributes weight to abutments |
| 45 | B | Depth affected by horizon line |
| 46 | B | Form defined by shape |
| 47 | C | Cantilever projects unsupported |
| 48 | B | Golden ratio ≈ 1.61 |
| 49 | A | Dashed lines = hidden elements |
| 50 | B | Shading shows light & shadow |
| 51 | B | Elevation = façade |
| 52 | B | Pergola provides shade |
| 53 | A | Site plan = landscape + building placement |
| 54 | B | Correlation = proportion |
| 55 | A | Basic materials = wood & steel |
| 56 | A | Lines terminate at vanishing points |
| 57 | B | Skyline = horizon |
| 58 | B | Breeze flow analyzed in plan |
| 59 | B | Shadow direction indicates light source |
| 60 | B | Typography communicates information |
| 61 | – | Drawing Task: Evaluate on perspective, proportion, shading, composition |
| 62 | – | Creative Sketch: Evaluate on creativity, spatial concept, form, visual balance |
Evaluation Guidelines for Part B (Drawing / Sketching)
| Criteria | Max Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Perspective Accuracy | 20 | Correct vanishing points, depth & scaling |
| Proportion & Composition | 20 | Balanced layout, correct proportions |
| Shading & Texture | 20 | Light/shadow, surface texture |
| Creativity & Idea | 20 | Originality, concept relevance |
| Visual Communication | 20 | Clarity of design, readability |
Total Marks: 100 (50 marks per drawing)
Disclaimer:
This NATA sample paper is created for practice purposes only. It is inspired by past exam patterns but is not an official NATA question paper. Questions and answers are original and educational in nature.