Here are 20 question-answers for an Architectural quiz for the GATE exam:
*Question 1*
What is the term for the architectural style characterized by the use of columns, pediments, and domes, which originated in ancient Greece and Rome?
A) Gothic
B) Renaissance
C) Classical
D) Baroque
Answer: C) Classical
*Question 2*
Which of the following architects designed the famous building "Fallingwater"?
A) Frank Lloyd Wright
B) Le Corbusier
C) Mies van der Rohe
D) Walter Gropius
Answer: A) Frank Lloyd Wright
*Question 3*
What is the term for the process of designing buildings and spaces that minimize environmental impact?
A) Sustainable design
B) Green architecture
C) Eco-friendly design
D) Energy-efficient design
Answer: A) Sustainable design
*Question 4*
Which of the following is a characteristic of Deconstructivist architecture?
A) Use of right angles and rectangular forms
B) Use of curved lines and irregular shapes
C) Emphasis on functionality and simplicity
D) Use of traditional materials and techniques
Answer: B) Use of curved lines and irregular shapes
*Question 5*
Who is the author of the book "The Death and Life of Great American Cities"?
A) Jane Jacobs
B) Lewis Mumford
C) Frank Lloyd Wright
D) Le Corbusier
Answer: A) Jane Jacobs
*Question 6*
What is the term for the architectural style characterized by the use of pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses?
A) Romanesque
B) Gothic
C) Renaissance
D) Baroque
Answer: B) Gothic
*Question 7*
Which of the following architects designed the famous building "Guggenheim Museum"?
A) Frank Lloyd Wright
B) Le Corbusier
C) Mies van der Rohe
D) Walter Gropius
Answer: A) Frank Lloyd Wright
*Question 8*
What is the term for the process of designing buildings and spaces that prioritize the needs of users?
A) User-centered design
B) Human-centered design
C) Sustainable design
D) Accessible design
Answer: A) User-centered design
*Question 9*
Which of the following is a characteristic of Brutalist architecture?
A) Use of ornate decorations and intricate details
B) Use of raw concrete and exposed ductwork
C) Emphasis on functionality and simplicity
D) Use of traditional materials and techniques
Answer: B) Use of raw concrete and exposed ductwork
*Question 10*
Who is the author of the book "The Architecture of Happiness"?
A) Alain de Botton
B) Christopher Alexander
C) Frank Lloyd Wright
D) Le Corbusier
Answer: A) Alain de Botton
*Question 11*
What is the term for the architectural style characterized by the use of arches, domes, and minarets, which originated in the Middle East?
A) Islamic
B) Gothic
C) Renaissance
D) Baroque
Answer: A) Islamic
*Question 12*
Which of the following architects designed the famous building "Villa Savoye"?
A) Le Corbus
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