CEED 2015 Question paper with answer key pdf is available for download. The exam was successfully organized by Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. The question paper comprised a total of 55 questions divided among 2 sections.

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CEED 2015 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF
Question 1:

Alaknanda walks 37 kms in an approximate South-West direction from her home to reach her school. She walks around 13 kms in an approximate South-East direction from her home to reach the post office. The market is 35 kms exactly East of her school. If she walks straight North from the market she reaches her home. If she walks east from the market, she reaches the post office. How much distance would she travel if she had to go from her school to the post office?


Question 2:

A solid cube, 8 inches x 8 inches x 8 inches is painted red on all the faces. The cube is then sliced into smaller equal sized cubes of 1 inch x 1 inch x 1 inch. How many of these small cubes will have exactly two red faces?


Question 3:

How many surfaces are present in the given regular solid?



Question 4:

In the given number series: 12, 24, 21, 42, 39, 78 ...

Which number would come next?


Question 5:

Count the number of cubes in the following geometrically symmetric regular solid.



Question 6:

Given below are two statements, based on which some conclusions have been drawn. If the statements are true, which of the conclusion(s) can be said to be true?


Statement 1: All mammals are fish.

Statement 2: All fish are dolphins.

  • (a) Some of the fish are mammals
  • (b) None of the dolphins are mammals
  • (c) Some of the mammals are dolphins
  • (d) All mammals are dolphins

Question 7:

Among the following, select the shades of the colour red.

  • (a) Crimson
  • (b) Azure
  • (c) Carmine
  • (d) Viridian

Question 8:

Which are the following vehicle(s) have a rear engine?

  • (a) Tata Nano
  • (b) Maruti Ertiga
  • (c) Skoda Octavia
  • (d) Tata Indica

Question 9:

Identify the odd letter(s) which do not share the same font with any others.

  • (a) M
  • (b) a
  • (c) e
  • (d) s

Question 10:

Which of the following films have been directed by Steven Spielberg?

  • (a) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
  • (b) Saving Private Ryan
  • (c) Schindler's List
  • (d) Munich

Question 11:

Which of the following artwork(s) were made by Picasso?


  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 12:

Which shape(s) fit this incomplete jigsaw?

  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 13:

Which among the following are weights in a font family?

  • (a) Hairline
  • (b) Bold
  • (c) Feather
  • (d) Grey

Question 14:

Identify the terms used in photography.

  • (a) Depth of field
  • (b) ISO
  • (c) Jiggering
  • (d) Dodging

Question 15:

Which of the following materials are used to make a Tetra Pak?

  • (a) Paper
  • (b) Aluminum
  • (c) Plastic
  • (d) Teflon

Question 16:

Shown here are different views of the same cube. Based on this information, which colour will be on the opposite face of black?


  • (a) Red
  • (b) Yellow
  • (c) Blue
  • (d) Magenta

Question 17:

In a particular code language, the following words are associated with other words as follows:


wiggesslorm means flatpen

widdlebrap means roundnib

slormwiggel means penink


Given this information, which word would mean ‘nibstore’?

  • (a) brapdansa
  • (b) wiggelslorm
  • (c) slormbrap
  • (d) brapwiggel

Question 18:

Shown below is a straight line drawn with a particular nib. If a circle was drawn with the same nib without changing the angle, how would it look?


  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 19:

What is the correct chronological order of the given Art movements?

  • (a) Realism, Renaissance, Baroque, Cubism
  • (b) Renaissance, Baroque, Cubism, Realism
  • (c) Baroque, Renaissance, Cubism, Realism
  • (d) Renaissance, Baroque, Realism, Cubism

Question 20:

If Cyan-0%, Magenta-100%, Yellow-100%, and Black-0% are used in a conventional four-colour printing process, which would be the resulting colour?

  • (a) Blue
  • (b) Violet
  • (c) Red
  • (d) Burgundy

Question 21:

An inscription was found in a cave in India. When it was translated it read as follows:


Salutation to the Arhats (Jinas)... by illustrious Kharavela, the Aira, the great king, the descendant of Mahameghavahana, increasing the glory of the Chedi dynasty, overlord of Kalinga, endowed with excellent and auspicious marks and features, possessed of virtues that have reached the four quarters.


Based on these contents, where in India do you think the cave is?

  • (a) North India
  • (b) West and Central India
  • (c) East and North East India
  • (d) South India

Question 22:

Which of the following is a correct bicycle frame?


  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 23:

Which process is used to manufacture polythene bags?

  • (a) Injection Moulding
  • (b) Blown-film Extrusion
  • (c) Vacuum Forming
  • (d) Compression Moulding

Question 24:

Identify the dance form.


  • (a) Manipuri
  • (b) Odissi
  • (c) Kuchipudi
  • (d) Kathakali

Question 25:

Who is the author of the book "The Accidental Prime Minister"?

  • (a) Natwar Singh
  • (b) Vinay Ahuja
  • (c) Sanjaya Baru
  • (d) Khushwant Singh

Question 26:

Which organization is the symbol given below associated with?

  • (a) National Literacy Mission
  • (b) Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad
  • (c) India Book House
  • (d) Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Question 27:

Identify the musician pictured below:

  • (a) Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
  • (b) Pandit Vishwamohan Bhatt
  • (c) Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia
  • (d) Pandit Bhajan Sopori

Question 28:

Which square contains the visual element shown below?


  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 29:

A polygon is mirrored five times, as shown below. Which of the following will be the image seen in the last polygon?


  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 30:

The image shown below has been drawn in one-point perspective. Find the object which does not fit in the perspective.

  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 31:

The side view of an arm bent at the elbow is shown below. If this arm is turned towards you, which of the drawings shown will be most correct?

  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 32:

Two positions of a person walking away from the camera are shown. Identify the position midway between these two.


  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 33:

A sequence of a superhero jumping is shown below. Identify the shape of the cape in the middle figure.

  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 34:

The given solid is part of a complete cube. From the options below, which solid would complete the cube upon joining?


  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 35:

For the given solid, identify the correct top view.


  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 36:

From the given top view, choose the correct front view.


  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 37:

Five blocks are placed one above another in a particular sequence (as shown in figure). If a sixth block is added to the same sequence, which would be the correct top view?

  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 38:

Image 1 has been rotated. Which of the options given below is the same as Image 1?

  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 39:

Zeer is a pot-in-pot refrigerator used in the desert climate of Egypt. A small earthen pot is kept inside a larger pot. The larger pot is filled with wet sand which, over time, cools the smaller earthen pot inside. How does cooling occur in this product?

  • (a) Coolant induced cooling
  • (b) Evaporative cooling
  • (c) Pressure cooling
  • (d) Sandblast cooling

Question 40:

In which region is the Hemis festival celebrated?

  • (a) Meghalaya
  • (b) Ladakh
  • (c) Gangtok
  • (d) Kutch

Question 41:

Who is the author of the book 'Design of Everyday Things'?

  • (a) Phillippe Starck
  • (b) Issac Waterson
  • (c) Donald Norman
  • (d) Karmi Rashid

Question 42:

A square sheet of paper is folded twice and cut in the manner shown in Image 1. After cutting, the black part is removed. When the cut paper is unfolded, which pattern will it form?


  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 43:

Who among the following is NOT a Poet?

  • (a) Magha
  • (b) Bharavi
  • (c) Brahmagupta
  • (d) Kalidasa

Question 44:

What is the commercial name of expanded polystyrene?

  • (a) Thermocol
  • (b) Teflon
  • (c) Nylon
  • (d) Lycra

Question 45:

Identify the symbol shown below.


  • (a) Right to Information
  • (b) Right to Education
  • (c) Right to Literacy
  • (d) Right to Investment

Question 46:

In which context is the term “Pica” system used?

  • (a) Plastic Moulding
  • (b) Image editing
  • (c) Typography
  • (d) Sculpture

Question 47:

Identify the odd one out.

  • (a) Verdana
  • (b) Tahoma
  • (c) Cambria
  • (d) Calibri

Question 48:

A double layered cone of a sheet has three triangular holes punched in it, as shown below. When the cone is unrolled, which of the following is the correct development?


  • (a) A
  • (b) B
  • (c) C
  • (d) D

Question 49:

How many fonts have been used to write the following set of words?
hore pad rits zlob sert clert jups lits

  • (a) Three
  • (b) Four
  • (c) Five
  • (d) Two

Question 50:

If the state of Uttar Pradesh is divided into four states, how many states would India have?

  • (a) 33
  • (b) 32
  • (c) 31
  • (d) 34

Question 51:

Imagine a scene from a cookery show. The chef has just placed a pressure cooker on a two-burner gas stove. Draw a freehand perspective drawing of this setup.


Note:

Use only pencils.
Do not use any drawing instruments, such as ruler, compass, set-square or anything else.
Do not use any kind of colour.



Pay attention to perspective, light, shade and shadow, quality of lines, as well as scale and proportion in the composition.


Question 52:

Imagine that you are given a hand held magic device, which can reduce the size of any object by 50%. The reduction in size will remain effective for only three hours. To reduce the size, point the device toward an object and press the button. Illustrate two creative applications of this device. If required, support each application with a brief note of no more than 50 words each.


Pay attention to variety, creativity, as well as innovation in the concepts.


Question 53:

The following objects are available to you –

1 Cone, 1 Hemisphere, 1 Cuboid, 1 Cylinder and 1 Disc as shown below:

Imagine 3 interesting products made out of a combination of minimum 3 objects. You can scale the objects to any size and dimension.

Represent your ideas with neat sketches and name them in the space provided.

Pay attention to variety, creativity, as well as innovation in the concepts.


Question 54:

Construct two different stories from a combination of these 3 words: Cobbler, Football and Footpath.

The story should be no longer than three sentences. (A cobbler is a person who repairs footwear, umbrellas, etc.)


One possible story could be this:

A child cries. The cobbler on the footpath repairs the child’s football. The child smiles.


Solution:


Question 55:

Question 5a: Optional (Product Design)
[2pt]
Women in rural India have to walk a long distance to carry three to four pots filled with drinking water to their homes. This causes a lot of physical strain.


Design a device to help women carry four earthen pots of drinking water through uneven terrain. Identify at least five distinct factors essential in this device that will make it relevant for rural India.


Present your design proposal with:

A neat freehand sketch showing the overall form and its features
Sketches illustrating the usage scenario
Indicators of materials and processes used in manufacturing
A brief note on design decisions taken (max 100 words)


Question 56:

An animation film for 5 to 12 year old children is in the pre-production stage. The film is based on the relationship between a kid (girl/boy) and his/her puppy. Below is a shot breakdown of a sequence from the film.


Shot Breakdown:
1. A 10-year-old kid (girl/boy) and his puppy are playing with a ball in a field.

2. Suddenly the kid notices a huge eagle swooping down on the puppy.

3. The eagle reaches out with its talons (claws), grabs the puppy, and flies off.

4. The kid sees the puppy being carried away.

5. The kid picks up the ball and throws it at the eagle.

6. The ball hits the eagle, and it drops the puppy.

7. The kid is reunited with the puppy and hugs it.



Part 1:
Illustrate (Create a Storyboard) of the above shots as a series of picture frames. Each shot should visually narrate the story flow. You may use multiple frames per shot if required.


Part 2:
Draw Shot 3 (the eagle reaching out to grab the puppy) in one of the following styles:
(a) Realistic     (b) Stylised


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