The monumental 'Gol Gumbaz' dome is physically supported by which structural engineering device instead of internal pillars? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The monumental 'Gol Gumbaz' dome is physically supported by which structural engineering device instead of internal pillars?
A. A system of intersecting groin arches running diagonally
B. Heavy iron girders imported from Persia
C. A massive central pillar system below the floor
D. Corbelled stone layers stacked horizontally
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The dome of Gol Gumbaz rests on an ingenious system of eight intersecting arches formed by groins that support the circular base without any pillars.
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Question #1
The iconic monument 'Gateway of India' in Mumbai displays a design that blends classic Indian architecture with which European style?
A. French Rococo and Gothic Revival
B. 16th-century Gujarati Architecture and Roman Triumphal Arch
C. Spanish Baroque and Dravidian style
D. British Neoclassical and Palladian
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Architect George Wittet integrated elements of 16th-century Islamic architecture of Gujarat into the traditional format of a Roman triumphal arch.
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Question #2
The architect of the Rashtrapati Bhavan was:
A. Herbert Baker
B. Le Corbusier
C. Both A and B
D. Edwin Lutyens
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lutyens and Baker designed New Delhi including Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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Question #3
The Gol Gumbaz is located in which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Telangana
C. Maharashtra
D. Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Gol Gumbaz is situated in Bijapur, Karnataka, and is the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah, famous for its massive dome and whispering gallery.
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