The Different Styles of Architecture
Trending Questions
Q. Which among the following railway stations was built as per the Indo-Gothic architecture?
- New Delhi Railway Station
- Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj Railway Terminus, Mumbai
- Atal Vajpayee Railway Station, Ahmedabad
- Bayyapanahalli Railway Station, Banglore
Q. Which among the following texts does not explain the art of painting and sculpting with the context of temple architecture?
- Vastushastra
- Agama
- Manusmriti
- Puranas
Q. Match the following aspects of the Alekhya Vidya with their respective depictions.
- Aesthetics
- Expressions
- Reality
- Colour Composition
Q. The Gol Gumbaz in Karnataka was built in the Indo-Gothic style of architecture.
- True
- False
Q. Which among the following options is not an example of Islamic architecture in India?
- Taj Mahal
- Qutub Minar
- India Gate
- Red Fort
Q. What was the sanctum sanctorium of temples constructed during the Gupta period also known as?
- Vesara
- Dravida
- Garbhagriha
- Nagara
Q. The Ajanta and Verul caves in Maharashtra were declared a World Heritage Site in 1983.
- True
- False
Q. Which of the follwoing statement(s) provide(s) correct information about the Dravidian style of temple architecture?
- This architectural style emerged in the northern part of the India.
- Various kingdoms and empires like the Cholas, Cheras, Kakatiyas, and Pallavas among others contributed to the development of Dravidian architecture.
- The most distinctive difference in this architectural style relative to others is the use of a shorter and more pyramidal tower over the garbhagriha.
- The majority of the existing structures are located in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telengana.
Q. Hemadpanthi style temples are found in which state of India?
- Karnataka
- Rajasthan
- Maharashtra
- Uttarakhand
Q. Which of these are declared as World Heritage Sites?
- Taj Mahal
- Qutub Minar
- Gondeshwar Temple
- Gateway of India