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GATE History and Theory of Architecture: Indian Architecture – Previous Year Questions

10 GATE previous year questions on Indian Architecture (History and Theory of Architecture, Architecture and Planning) with answers and explanations, from every paper.

  1. GATE 2021 AR Q42 (2 marks, Multiple choice) – Match P Badami cave temples, Q Kalugumalai temple complex, R Airavatesvara temple, S Chennakeshava temple with 1 Pandya, 2 Chola, 3 Chalukya, 4…
  2. GATE 2022 AR — Planning Q31 (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.
  3. GATE 2022 AR — Architecture Q31 (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.
  4. GATE 2022 AR — Architecture Q61 (2 marks, Multiple select) – Which statements about traditional Indian temples are true?
  5. GATE 2023 AR — Architecture Q53 (1 mark, Multiple choice) – Which Indian tribe and region are associated with the vernacular dwelling shown?
  6. GATE 2024 AR — Architecture Q61 (2 marks, Multiple select) – Which vernacular-building statements are correct?
  7. GATE 2025 AR — Planning Q24 (1 mark, Multiple choice) – Which listed building has an onion dome?
  8. GATE 2025 AR — Architecture Q24 (1 mark, Multiple choice) – Which listed building has an onion dome?
  9. GATE 2025 AR — Architecture Q60 (2 marks, Multiple choice) – Match P Kailasa Ellora, Q Shore Temple Mamallapuram, R Mahabodhi Bodh Gaya, S Brihadisvara Thanjavur with 1 Chandella temple, 2 late-Gupta brick…
  10. GATE 2026 AR — Architecture Q58 (2 marks, Multiple choice) – Match palaces P Ujjayanta, Q Umaid Bhawan, R Jehangir Mahal, S Hari Niwas with 1 Orchha, 2 Jammu, 3 Jaipur, 4 Agartala, 5 Jodhpur.