The beautiful 'Palace of Assemblies' and the iconic 'Open Hand Monument' in Chandigarh were designed by which legendary architect? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The beautiful 'Palace of Assemblies' and the iconic 'Open Hand Monument' in Chandigarh were designed by which legendary architect?

A. Frank Lloyd Wright

B. Edwin Lutyens

C. Le Corbusier

D. Charles-Édouard Jeanneret

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Capitol Complex of Chandigarh, including the Palace of Assemblies and the Open Hand Monument, was designed by Swiss-French master architect Le Corbusier.

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Which of the following temples is not an example of Dravidian architecture?

A. Lingaraja Temple

B. Shore Temple

C. Meenakshi Temple

D. Brihadeeswara Temple

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar is built in the Kalinga style, while Brihadeeswara, Meenakshi, and Shore Temple are Dravidian.

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The famous 'Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah' is widely noted for being the first Mughal structure to extensively use which architectural inlay technique?

A. Pietra Dura

B. Tukri work

C. Arabesque

D. Fresco Painting

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Correct Answer: Option A

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The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is famous for its extensive use of 'Pietra Dura'—the technique of inlaying polished colored gemstones into white marble walls.

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