Islamic Architecture Features and Terminology
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Which Indian building features a contemporary architectural style characterized by sleek lines, modernist elements, and elegant proportions?

  • Antilia
  • ITC Gardenia (correct)
  • The Hive
  • Mahatma Mandir

    • Which building is known for its distinctive honeycomb-like facade that sets it apart from traditional commercial buildings?

  • The Hive (correct)
  • Indian Habitat Centre
  • Antilia
  • Stephen’s College

    • Which architect designed both Lotus Temple and Mahatma Mandir?

  • Claude Batley
  • Fariborz Sahba (correct)
  • Joseph Allen Stein
  • Perkins and Will

    • Which building is considered one of the tallest residential buildings in the world, standing approximately 173 meters tall?

    <p>Antilia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which building was the first luxury hotel in India to achieve LEED Platinum certification?

    <p>ITC Gardenia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the decorative element of icicle-like elements hanging from the ceiling in Islamic architecture?

    <p>Muqarnas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of mosque in Islamic architecture?

    <p>Ziggurat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the oldest surviving minaret in the world?

    <p>The minaret of the Great Mosque of Kairounan, Tunisia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Indo-Islamic architecture?

    <p>The use of jaali (perforated stone or latticed screens) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following Indian architects is known for their work on the Goa Institute of Management and Nalanda International School?

    <p>Brinda Somaya (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is considered the oldest stone structure in India?

    <p>The Sanchi Stupa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Indian architecture?

    <p>The use of Gothic arches and flying buttresses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is an example of Islamic architecture in India?

    <p>The Qutb Minar in Delhi (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following architects is known for their work on the Tube House and the LIC Building?

    <p>Charles Correa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures is an example of the Indus Valley Civilization's advanced urban planning?

    <p>The Great Bath in Mohenjo-Daro (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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