Indian Astronomy and Architecture

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Which of the following is an ancient Indian astronomical observatory?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Taj Mahal

  3. Red Fort

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is an ancient Indian astronomical observatory built in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Which of the following is an example of Indian temple architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Brihadeeswara Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brihadeeswara Temple is an example of Indian temple architecture. It is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India and was built in the 11th century.

Which of the following is an example of Indian domestic architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Haveli


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Haveli is an example of Indian domestic architecture. It is a traditional townhouse or mansion found in India and Pakistan.

Which of the following is an example of Indian military architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Fort William


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fort William is an example of Indian military architecture. It is a large fort located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India and was built in the 18th century.

Which of the following is an example of Indian public architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Town Hall


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Town Hall is an example of Indian public architecture. It is a building used for local government and community meetings.

Which of the following is an example of Indian religious architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Temple is an example of Indian religious architecture. It is a building used for religious worship.

Which of the following is an example of Indian funerary architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Tomb


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tomb is an example of Indian funerary architecture. It is a building used for the burial of the dead.

Which of the following is an example of Indian landscape architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Garden


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Garden is an example of Indian landscape architecture. It is a planned space used for the cultivation of plants and flowers.

Which of the following is an example of Indian urban architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. City


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

City is an example of Indian urban architecture. It is a large and densely populated area.

Which of the following is an example of Indian rural architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Village


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Village is an example of Indian rural architecture. It is a small and sparsely populated area.

Which of the following is an example of Indian vernacular architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hut


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hut is an example of Indian vernacular architecture. It is a simple and traditional dwelling.

Which of the following is an example of Indian contemporary architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Skyscraper


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Skyscraper is an example of Indian contemporary architecture. It is a tall and modern building.

Which of the following is an example of Indian sustainable architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Green Building


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Green Building is an example of Indian sustainable architecture. It is a building that is designed to minimize its environmental impact.

Which of the following is an example of Indian adaptive reuse architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Warehouse Conversion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Warehouse Conversion is an example of Indian adaptive reuse architecture. It is the process of converting an existing building into a new use.

Which of the following is an example of Indian heritage architecture?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar are all examples of Indian heritage architecture. They are all important historical monuments that are protected by the government.

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