Explanation:
Sir Alexander Cunningham, the founder of the ASI, conducted the first official systematic surveys of the Nalanda site, identifying it based on Xuanzang's journals.
The architectural landmark 'Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad' (IIM-A) features vast geometric voids in its brick facades. What was their architectural purpose?
A.To reduce the weight of concrete foundations
B.To hold solar energy capture panels
C.To act as structural spaces for expanding future rooms
D.To provide natural ventilation and shade against the hot Gujarat climate
Explanation:
Louis Kahn designed giant circular and square brick window cutouts to act as natural wind tunnels and cooling shade elements suitable for Ahmedabad weather.
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