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GATE 2026 AR — Architecture – Question 53

History and Theory of Architecture · World History of Architecture: Egyptian, Greco-Roman classical period, Byzantine, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque-Rococo · 1 mark · Multiple select

Which statements about Islamic architectural elements are correct?

  1. Mimar is a tower usually associated with a mosque.
  2. Mashrabiyya is a wooden window or balcony grille.
  3. Mulqaf is a wind-catcher.
  4. Minbar is a mosque pulpit for addresses.

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Correct answer: (B) Mashrabiyya is a wooden window or balcony grille.; (C) Mulqaf is a wind-catcher.; (D) Minbar is a mosque pulpit for addresses.

Explanation

Mashrabiyya provides screened openings, a mulqaf catches wind for ventilation, and a minbar is the pulpit used for addresses. Thus B, C, D. Mimar refers to an architect or master builder; the tower-like mosque element is a minaret, so A confuses two different terms.

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