25+ MSQs for Design Entrance Exam 2026: Section-wise Multiple Select Questions

Preparing for Design entrance exam? Then you are at the right place, as your aptitude will get sharper. In this article, we bring you Multiple Select Questions that you must practice.

MSQs stand for Multiple Select Questions. In MSQs, there can be multiple correct answers. They are often confused with MCQs, where there is only one correct answer. MSQs are a very common type of question found in Design Entrance Exam. Design Exams like UCEED, CEED, NID, NIFT, SMEAT, SEED have Multiple Select Questions in their entrance exam. One must practice these types of questions, as they are very scoring and can impact the total score and rank.

We have MSQs of each type for practice, which will help you to practice and understand pattern of questions. MSQs can be mainly divided into Visualization & Spatial Ability, Observation & Design Sensitivity, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, Language & Creativity, and Design Awareness & General Knowledge.

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I. Visualization & Spatial Ability

A spatial ability question measures how well you can visualize and manipulate objects in space. It includes questions that require you to imagine how shapes or objects would look when rotated, folded or flipped. 

1. Which of the following shapes are symmetrical?

Cone, Cube, Scalene Triangle, Sphere

2. Which of the following statements are true in an isometric drawing?

Axes at 120°, No foreshortening, Equal scale, Circles as ellipses

3. Which of the solids have curved surfaces?

Cylinder, Cube, Cone, Sphere

4. Which nets can form a cube?

 Cross, T-shape, Line, L-shape  

5. Which of the following mirror images of the letters will remain unchanged?

H, N, O, P

6. Perspective drawings show ________.

Depth, Shadows, Texture, True Scale

7. Which of the following are polyhedra?

Tetrahedron, Sphere, Cube, Octahedron

8. Shapes that can form a closed solid are

Square, Triangle, Circle, Hexagon

9. Identify 3D objects from 2D views.

Cylinder, Prism, Pyramid, Cube

10. Objects that can tessellate a plane without gaps are

Square, Circle, Triangle, Hexagon

II. Observation & Design Sensitivity

These questions are asked to test your attention to detail. It checks how well you notice visual and contextual information. Questions may include identifying errors, differences, patterns, and hidden details. The pattern of the question can be puzzles, matching objects, spotting changes, etc.

11. Which of the following is included in an effective poster?

Clear headline, Visual hierarchy, Balanced layout, overloaded text

12. Examples of Visual hierarchy

Bold headings, Random layouts, Contrasting, white space

13. Which of the following factors improves legibility?

Font size, Contrast, Random alignment, White spacing

14. Gestalt principles include

Sustainability, Functionality, Visual appeal, Brand confusion

15. Design choices that enhance accessibility

Alt text for images, Audio captions, High contrast color schemes, Tiny font

16. Which of the following are sustainable design practices?

Minimal waste, Non-recyclable materials, Excess packaging, Renewable energy use

17. Which of the following helps in achieving contrast in design?

Color, Shape, Uniformity, Size

18. Elements that affect user experience in a product are

Usability, Aesthetics, Durability, Irrelevance

19. Which of the following examples shows a balance in design?

Symmetry, Asymmetry with proportion, Random placement, Centre alignment

20. Which of the following is ensured by a good packaging design?

Functionality, Visual appeal, Sustainability, Brand confusion

III. Language and Creativity

Language and creativity questions focus on the linguistic forms of creativity and how creativity can be understood in different contexts of language use. Questions here consist of synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases, etc.

21. Which of the following are Figures of Speech?

Metaphor, Irony, Gravity, Simile

22. What are the synonyms of innovative?

Creative, Original, Conventional, Inventive

23. What is the antonym of the word rigid?

Flexible, Soft, Stiff, Adaptable

24. Which of the following idioms are correct?

Break the ice, Cut the cake, Beat around the bush, Jump the bus

25. Identify the verbs.

Eat, Speak, Car, Think

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 IV. Design Awareness & General Knowledge

These types of questions are asked to check how aware the candidate is of the design stream. He should have design awareness, which includes top designers, foreign designers, art forms, paintings, etc.

26. Identify the Indian textiles from the following.

Ikat, Khadi, Banarasi, Denim

27. Identify the famous Indian design institutions.

NID, IIT Bombay IDC, RISD, NIFT

28. Which of the following are not primary colors?

Red, Blue, Green, Pink

29. Which of the following are UNESCO heritage art forms?

Madhubani, Chhau, Kalbelia dance, Cubism, Buddhist chanting of Ladakh

30. Identify the Indian Designers.

Ritu Kumar, Masaba Gupta, Charles Eames, Jonathan Ive

Answers

1. Cube, Sphere

2. Axes at 120°, Equal scale, Circles as ellipses

3. Cylinder, Cone and Sphere

4. Cross, T-shape, L-shape

5. H, O

6. Depth and shadows

7. Tetrahedron, Cube and Octahedron

8. Square, Triangle and Hexagon

9. Cylinder, Prism, Pyramid and Cube

10. Square, Hexagon and Triangle.

11. Clear headline, Visual hierarchy, Balanced layout

12. Bold headings, Contrasting, white space

13. Contrast, Font size and spacing

14. Proximity Continuity, Symmetry

15. Alt text for images, Audio captions, High contrast color schemes

16. Minimal waste, Renewable energy use

17. Color, Shape and Size

18. Usability, Aesthetics, Durability

19. Symmetry, Asymmetry with proportion, Center alignment

20. Sustainability, Functionality, Visual appeal

21. Irony, Metaphor, Simile

22. Creative, Inventive

23. Flexible, Soft, Adaptable

24. Break the ice, Beat around the bush

25. Eat, Speak and Think

26. Ikat, Khadi, Banarasi,

27. NID, IIT Bombay IDC, NIFT

28. Green, Pink

29. Madhubani, Chhau, Kalbelia dance, Buddhist chanting of Ladakh

30. Ritu Kumar, Masaba Gupta

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