With referenced to the Modern Indian Architecture consider the following statements 1 ...........

Culture of India Architecture

With referenced to the Modern Indian Architecture, consider the following statements:

1. The Iberian style of architecture brought to India by the Portuguese used brick and wood as the main construction material.

2. The use of large windows was one of the main features of the Victorian style of architecture.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Portuguese brought with them the Iberian style of architecture. They initially built trading posts and ware houses, which were later remodelled into fortified town along the coastlines. In the Iberian architecture, brick was the main material used by the Portuguese. Wood was used for roofs and stairs.

Statement 2 is correct. The British brought with them the Gothic style of architecture. It merged with the Indian architecture and resulted in the Indo-Gothic style of architecture. Indo-Gothic style is also known as Victorian style. It was a unique blend of Indian, Persian and Gothic styles of Architecture. One of the unique feature of this style of architecture is use of large windows. The constructions were extremely large and elaborate in their execution.