This Quiz organized by DEVISE 23 is a flagship event for Architectural students. The Quiz is an Architecture quiz on India to be precise, But also has questions from other parts of the World.
Educate yourself with the historical Architectural Marvels and their unique history along with Modern day India's concrete marvels.
Archiquiz Final Round- VNIT Nagpur, Maharashtra, QM Sovan Sourav Mohanty
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5. Q1
This piece of Architecture is a masterpiece of Indian temple architecture.
It has myth surrounding it that the idol of the presiding deity levitates due a certain magnetic
material embedded in the Kalasha of the shikhara. But unfortunately the temple was destroyed by
the Muslim invaders and took away the magnificent idol of the god.
Mythologically this place has a connection to Lord Krishna and the Yaduvanshis.
This temple is used to be the navigational landmark for the sailors who sailed through the
Coromandel Coast. It has iconographies and metaphorical structures depicting the facts about
astronomy.
IDENTIFY THIS TEMPLE and the connection to Lord Krishna
8. Q2
This Stadium is designed by Gyo Obota’s Populous Design studio and is one of the most iconic
stadiums of the world.
It is the Guinness World Record Holder for a certain feat which was earlier held by Rungrado
1st May Stadium, Pyongyang for many years but was dethroned by this stadium in 2020.
The roof is made up of light weight tensile material due to the seismic demands of the region.
It is supported with cables and reinforced with concrete bowl.
It is more known by its local name.
A potential host for the 2036 Olympics if India is able to win the hosting rights.
IDENTIFY THE STADIUM
11. Q3
This piece of Art and Architecture was earlier a shining yellow structure, but
due to certain chemical reaction it turned into its present colour and is quite
the symbol of the particular city it is located in and perhaps the country as
well.
But as matter of fact, this structure was not originally made in its present
country but was given by another country as a gift for the Independence
Centenary celebrations.
Identify the structure and what was the reason it turned into a different
colour.
14. Q4
This Chemical Element is one of the most Important Element used to produce one of the
common construction material around the world.
The Amount of the Element in that particular material determines its strength, the more
the element the stronger the material as the other element in its pure form is not a
strong element.
The material is produced India in prominent factories like in Rourkela, Durgapur, Bhillai,
Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Burnpur, Salem etc.
Identify the Element.
17. Q5
This Fort complex in Delhi is iconically famous for its sports complex as well
as a Famous Auditorium which hosts numerous international and National
Conventions
It was constructed by Allauddin Khilji. And it coincidently coincides with the
name of a very famous search engine.
However, it is believed to be constructed over the heads of 8000 Mongol
Soldiers. Literally the name of the fort means ‘Head’ in Hindi as it was build
over them.
Identify this Fort Complex which one of the seven ancient forts of Delhi City.
20. Q6
Identify this UNESCO World Heritage site Complex which is shown in this 1963 film ‘Tere
Ghar ke Saamne’ starring Dev Anand and Nutan as leads.
This Structure was closed for the public after a tragic stampede that occurred on
December 4, 1981, which claimed 45 lives.
Here is a video song
https://youtu.be/dekQT5J3JqU
26. Q8
This Contrasting Colour scheme of carpets is used in most of the commonwealth
countries including India, Pakistan to differentiate X and Y.
Green is used for X and Red is for Y.
Green indicates Common People and Red indicated Royalty.
In the New design there is a lotus over the red carpet and there is Peacock over the
green carpet
Identify X and Y and where can you find them in India. And why is that structure been
transferred to a another building now.
29. Q9
In 2003, nearly one million lamp-posts in Derbyshire were checked by the Derbyshire
County Council, with the entire procedure costing £75000.
This was done as an accident prevention measure after a death of a local, who was killed
by a street light falling on his head. The Council’s cabinet member for environment and
highways, Walter Burrows, made it clear that the matter was not light-hearted.
This action was taken after a report proved an activity being the cause of such an
accident, the effect of which was in the making for many years.
What was the activity
32. Q10
This is the fabric roof of the Denver International Airport. When its
design was being finalized, the architects behind the project wanted to
reflect the history and heritage of a group of people. However, then
Mayor Federico Pena thought it might be offensive to part of the public,
and hence officially stated the design to be reflection of something.
What are the 2 inspirations behind this work?
(Image next slide, Hint: Think of Denver’s Geography)
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68. Q1
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This Fort is believed to be built in the Mauryan Era by King Samprati. But due to lack of
evidence its existence record is after the attack by Allauddin Khilji in 1303.
It is built by X, after whose name the Fort has been named, It has the second longest wall
in the world i.e. 32 km long after the Great Wall of China. A great Architect of that era
named Mandan designed the fort. According to legends it is said that X faced a lot of
difficulties in constructing the fort, and he was about the abandon the plan.
But a holy saintly man advised him to continue the construction and will be successful if a
pure hearted man sacrificed his life. Suddenly the holy man beheaded is own head and
sacrificed his own life. After that the construction of the fort was completed. It is believed
that at the entrance of the fort marks the space where the head of the holy man fell.
Identify the fort.
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This fort was built by King Jaisal situated on the Trikuta Hill in the expanse of Thar
desert. Made with yellow sandstone walls are a tawny lion color during the day,
fading to honey-gold as the sun sets, thereby camouflaging the fort in the yellow
desert. For this reason, it is also known as the Sonar Quila or Golden Fort.
Inside the fort, complex tourists can find several architectural buildings which include
palaces, houses, and temples made up of soft yellow sandstone which looks as the
Fort is made up of Gold and its beauty rises with the sunset when it gleams like
melting gold.
The fort has narrow winding pathways which interlock several parts of the fort. The
complex of the Fort is so expansive that almost one-quarter of the town’s population
located in this fort itself.
The most famous splendid structures such as the Maharawals located in front of
the Chauhata Square. The foremost attraction of this place is Maharawal’s marble
throne which is placed over a flight of marble steps.
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• Ram Pol
• Lakshman Pol
• Padal Pol
• Ganesh Pol
• Jorla Pol
• Bhairon Pol
• Hanuman Pol
These are the gates of a particular fort. But has a certain structure i.e. is more famous
than any other structure, ‘Vijay Stambh’
This fort was also a setup for a famous 2018 film which was based on the fort’s history
and attack by Allauddin Khilji.
Which Fort? And What event.
77. Q4
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The fort is the only fort in North India surrounded by water and has been named the Jala-
durga (Water Fort) of India.
Present in Jhalawar City
Last Ruler of the Fort Achaldas Khinchi lost the war against the Malwa Sultan Hoshang Shah and
died in the battle.
Thus all the women in the fort decided to do Jauhar to protect their dignity from the invading
Muslim forces.
Now this Fort is a ASI site and invites many people to visit the place.
Which fort is this?
80. Q5
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Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif got hitched in the Sixth Senses Fort Barwara Resort near
Sawai Madhopur.
This iconic fort is situated very close to their Wedding Venue and they even arranged a
Tiger safari for the guests to visit to the National Park which also has the same name as
of the Fort.
Earlier abandoned due to its remote locations in the jungles of Aravalli, now this fort is a
very famous tourist attraction. It was also attacked by Allauddin Khilji during the rule of
King Hammir Dev. And many women and the Queen also did Jauhar to protect their
dignity.
Identify this famous fort
83. Q6
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https://youtu.be/FzVG01dDTCA
This iconic song has been shot in the Sheesh Mahal of one of the
famous Jaipur forts. Many other films like the Bajirao Mastani, Mughal-
e-Azam, Jodha Akbar etc. have been shot in this fort.
