Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Colonial cities

Question:

From the description given below identify the style of architecture:

'This style of architecture is characterised by high-pitched roofs, pointed arches and detailed decoration. This style had its roots in buildings, especially churches, built in northern Europe during the medieval period. This style was revived in the mid-nineteenth century in England.'

Options:

Neo-Gothic

Indo-Gothic

Neo-Classical

Indo-Saracenic

Correct Answer:

Neo-Gothic

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Neo-Gothic

Another style that was extensively used was the neo-Gothic, characterised by high-pitched roofs, pointed arches and detailed decoration. The Gothic style had its roots in buildings, especially churches, built in northern Europe during the medieval period. The neo-Gothic or new Gothic style was revived in the mid-nineteenth century in England. This was the time when the government in Bombay was building its infrastructure and this style was adapted for Bombay. An impressive group of buildings facing the seafront including the Secretariat, University of Bombay and High Court were all built in this style.