Question

Which of the following architectural elements does feature on a Gothic building?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Pointed towers
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Spacious gardens
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Marble and Limestone
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Arches

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Pointed towers
D <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Arches

Tall pointed towers and arches are the characteristic features of the Gothic style of architecture introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century. This form was very different from the already prevalent traditional Indian as well as the Indo-Islamic style of architecture.