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Famous Indian Architects and Their Works

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about famous Indian architects and their works.
Number of Questions: 15
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Who is considered to be the father of modern Indian architecture?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Laurie Baker


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

B. V. Doshi is widely regarded as the father of modern Indian architecture. He is known for his innovative designs and his focus on sustainability and social responsibility.

Which Indian architect designed the iconic Lotus Temple in Delhi?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Fariburz Sahba


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fariburz Sahba, an Iranian-born architect, designed the Lotus Temple in Delhi. The temple is known for its unique lotus-shaped design and its use of white marble.

Who designed the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Laurie Baker


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Louis Kahn, an American architect, designed the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA). The campus is known for its modernist design and its use of exposed brick and concrete.

Which Indian architect is known for his work on low-cost housing and sustainable architecture?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Laurie Baker


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Laurie Baker is known for his work on low-cost housing and sustainable architecture. He is known for his innovative designs and his use of local materials and construction techniques.

Who designed the Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Charles Correa


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

Charles Correa designed the Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur. The cultural center is known for its unique design and its use of traditional Rajasthani architecture.

Which Indian architect is known for his work on the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campuses?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Raj Rewal


Correct Option: B,D
Explanation:

Raj Rewal is known for his work on the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campuses. He is known for his innovative designs and his use of traditional Indian motifs.

Who designed the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Laurie Baker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charles Correa designed the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram. The research center is known for its unique design and its use of traditional Kerala architecture.

Which Indian architect is known for his work on the Indian Habitat Centre in Delhi?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Laurie Baker


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Joseph Allen Stein, an American architect, designed the Indian Habitat Centre in Delhi. The cultural center is known for its unique design and its use of traditional Indian motifs.

Who designed the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) campus in Bangalore?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. M. N. Sharma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M. N. Sharma designed the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) campus in Bangalore. The campus is known for its unique design and its use of traditional Indian architecture.

Which Indian architect is known for his work on the Auroville township in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Roger Anger


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Roger Anger, a French architect, designed the Auroville township in Tamil Nadu. The township is known for its unique design and its focus on sustainability and community living.

Who designed the Gandhi Smriti in Delhi?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Charles Correa


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

Charles Correa designed the Gandhi Smriti in Delhi. The museum is known for its unique design and its use of traditional Indian architecture.

Which Indian architect is known for his work on the Kanoria Centre for Arts in Ahmedabad?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Balkrishna Doshi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Balkrishna Doshi designed the Kanoria Centre for Arts in Ahmedabad. The cultural center is known for its unique design and its use of traditional Indian architecture.

Who designed the Nehru Centre in Mumbai?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Charles Correa


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

Charles Correa designed the Nehru Centre in Mumbai. The cultural center is known for its unique design and its use of traditional Indian architecture.

Which Indian architect is known for his work on the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur campus?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Achyut Kanvinde


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Achyut Kanvinde designed the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur campus. The campus is known for its unique design and its use of traditional Indian architecture.

Who designed the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Delhi?

  1. Charles Correa

  2. Raj Rewal

  3. B. V. Doshi

  4. Charles Correa


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

Charles Correa designed the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Delhi. The museum is known for its unique design and its use of traditional Indian architecture.

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