Which Indian city, as of October 2025, holds the world's second-largest collection of Art Deco buildings, including the UNESCO-recognized Oval Maidan precinct with 94 structures?
Mumbai
Mumbai, as of October 2025, holds the world's second-largest collection of Art Deco buildings, including the UNESCO-recognised Oval Maidan precinct with 94 structures.
Kolkata, Indore and Jaipur have their own distinct architectural heritage, but are not known for this particular Art Deco collection.
Hence, Mumbai is the correct answer.
Consider the following statements regarding Sanchi and its archaeological findings:
1. When Sanchi was discovered in 1818, three of its four gateways were still standing, the fourth was lying on the spot where it had fallen
2. Animals depicted at Sanchi include elephants, horses, mon- keys and cattle
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the Nagara style of temple architecture:
1. This style of temples are commonly found in the areas between Himalayas and Vindhyas.
2. The most striking feature of this style is its pyramidal shikhara.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I (Dynasty) | List II (Architecture) |
| A. Chalukyas | 1. Sun Temple, Konark |
| B. Hoysalas | 2. Pattadakal Temples |
| C. Pandyas | 3. Kesava Temple, Somnathpur |
| D. Eastern Gangas | 4. Eastern Gopura of Chidambaram Temple |
In which of the following temples will you find Gopurams?
The Sun Temple of Odisha was built in the 13th Century AD by which of the following emperors?