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GATE 2022 AR — Architecture – Question 61

History and Theory of Architecture · Indian Architecture · 2 marks · Multiple select

Which statements about traditional Indian temples are true?

  1. Jagamohana is a dancing hall.
  2. Gopuram is an entrance tower.
  3. Char-chala is a roof of four triangular segments.
  4. Vimana is the structure above the garbhagriha.

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Correct answer: (B) Gopuram is an entrance tower.; (C) Char-chala is a roof of four triangular segments.; (D) Vimana is the structure above the garbhagriha.

Explanation

A gopuram is the monumental gateway tower (B). Char-chala denotes a four-sided roof form (C), and vimana identifies the shrine superstructure in this terminology (D). Jagamohana is the assembly hall; the dancing hall is natamandira. Select B, C, D.

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