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GATE 2022 AR — Planning – Question 31

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

Match states P Kerala, Q Jharkhand, R Nagaland, S Gujarat with vernacular types 1 Morung, 2 Pol, 3 Dhumkuria, 4 Nalukettu, 5 Ghotul.

  1. P-4, Q-5, R-3, S-2
  2. P-5, Q-1, R-2, S-4
  3. P-5, Q-3, R-1, S-4
  4. P-4, Q-3, R-1, S-2

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Correct answer: (D) P-4, Q-3, R-1, S-2

Explanation

Nalukettu is the courtyard-house tradition of Kerala; Dhumkuria is associated with Jharkhand; Morung with Naga communities; Pol with Gujarat’s traditional urban neighbourhoods. Thus 4, 3, 1, 2, D. Ghotul belongs to a different community-building tradition.

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