Question

Which architectural style is the Gateway of India built in?

• A. Gothic style
• B. Indo-Saracenic style, with influences of Gujarati style
• C. Art Deco style
• D. Romanesque style

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Indo-Saracenic style, with influences of Gujarati style

- The Gateway to India, situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra, was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India. - It was built during British rule and was inaugurated on December 4, 1924. - The foundation stone for the monument was laid on March 31, 1911. - The monument's final design, created by architect George Wittet, was approved in 1914, and construction was completed in 1924. - Standing 26 meters (85 feet) tall, the basalt structure resembles a triumphal arch and reflects the architectural style of the period, including influences from Gujarati architecture. - Constructed in the Indo-Saracenic style, which combines elements of Indian and Islamic architecture, the monument was built in Bombay, India, in the 20th century, with influences of Gujarati style also evident.