Archiquiz Final Round 2024, VNIT Nagpur

The Quiz consist of numerous topics about India's rich Architectural heritage. The Mind boggling Questions will help you know about the different heritage structures present in the country. This is a huge source of knowledge for many architecture and Heritage enthusiasts

1. QM: SOVAN SOURAV MOHANTY

2. CONSTITUTION
There’s gonna be 3 rounds of Mind-boggling questions.
There will be Rounds and with varying points.

Team of 2 or 3 are supposed to be formed.
In case of any discrepancy/doubt/suspicion the decision of the QM is
the Law of the Land…..
And Off Course No Googling Please… That’s gonna be punishable
under IPC Section 420.
THE CHERAW DANCE

3. THE CHERAW DANCE
10 QUESTIONS ON GRID
+10/0 DIRECT ANSWER
+10/ -5 ON POUNCE
0 ON PASS
CLOCKWISETHEN ANTICLOCKWISE
QUIZMASTERS DECISION IS FINAL

4. THE GRID
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8
Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12
Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16

5. Q1
This Modern city of India is planned by German Architect Otto
Konniesberger.
The City is one of the first few planned cities with Chandigarh and
Jamshedpur.
Designed in linear approach, The city is originally planned for a population of
40000 with a 4000-5000 per neighborhood. But the city has now expanded
away from its original limit and has become one of the largest cities of its
Region.
Though the city was an ancient city was established during the Mauryan era.
It flourished during 6
th
century to 13
th
Century. The city is famous for its
Temples.

6. Q1

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8. BHUBANESWAR
GRID

9. Q2
The Padmanabhapuram Palace an epitome of Kerala Architecture was an erstwhile Palace
for the Travancore State.
The palace was constructed in 1601.
But It is known for a unique fact related to it.
The fact is related to the location of the palace, i.e. where the palace is constructed.
Padmanabhapuram Palace complex consists of several structures:
•Mantrasala; the King's Council Chamber
•Thai Kottaram, constructed before 1550
•Nataksala; the Performance Hall
•A four-storeyed mansion at the centre of the complex
•Thai Kottaram; the Southern Palace
•Indira Vilasom, a guest house built to host guests and foreign dignitaries

10. Q2

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12. LOCATED IN TAMIL NADU
GRID

13. Q3
Connect these images to a very controversial event of 2024

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15. RAM JANMABHOOMI AYODHYA
GRID

16. Q4
X is very famous Tamil Poet and Philosopher, famous for writing Y, an ancient
Tamil poem.
X’s statue was erected by a very famous sculptor and architect V. Ganapathi
Sthapati head of the College of Architecture and Sculpture in the Vaastu
Shastra tradition.
It is situated beside the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the Kumari
Ammam Temple in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu.

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18. THIRUVALLUVAR
GRID

19. Q5
This House is an unwanted structure constructed in 1936. (*pic in next slide*)
Designed by architectClaude Batley in the European-style architecture, thesea-facingpalatial
bungalow was constructed using exquisiteItalian marbleandwalnutwoodwork.
Specially importedItalianstonemasons were employed for its construction. The mansion, with its
pointed arches and impressive columns, is currently in a dilapidated state, and much of the walnut
paneling has rotted.
This house belongs to a very infamous person in India but the most prominent of a neighboring
country. The person also has a monument dedicated to him 1025km away from Mumbai in Guntur
AP. Identify the owner.

20. Q5

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22. MUHAMMAD ALI JINNAH
GRID

23. Q6
Howrah bridge , the iconic cantilever bridge connects the two banks of Hooghly.
Constructed with the help of 26000 tonnes of steel, with just riveting technique. out of
which 23,000 tons of high-tensile alloy steel, known as Tiscrom, were supplied by Tata
Steel.
But due to certain habit of the people that use the bridge, the bridge has suffered
massive damages. reduced the thickness of the steel hoods protecting the pillars from
six to less than three millimeters since 2007.
To tackle it the officials, have pasted the pictures of gods and goddesses on its pillars.
Which habit is this, which is infamous in the Eastern Part of India.

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25. SPITTING PAN AND GUTKA
GRID

26. Q7
Which Universal Township was designed by
architect Roger Anger and was inaugurated in the
year 1968 with people from 125 countries.
The residents brought with them their own
nations soil as a memoir and was kept in a lotus
shaped urn.
Concept of the city’s plan derives from Galaxy.
Identify the city famous situated on the Southern
Coast of India.

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28. AUROVILLE
GRID

29. Q8
BeejaMandala Temple is a ruined temple situated in Jatkara Village, near Khajuraho of
Madhya Pradesh. The initial structure was reconstructed in the Paramara period, 11
th
century
by Emperor Naravarman.
However the construction never completed and it was demolished during further invasions.
This temple was re discovered in 1991 during heavy rainfall., with the ASI team revealing 300
year old idols.
The temple recently got into news and gained public attention due to its resemblance to
another structure. Identify the building which it resembles, which got into news last year May.

30. Q8

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32. NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING
GRID

33. Q9
Inexhaustive List
1.St Paul Cathedral, London.
2.Hamilton Mausoleum
3.Cincinnati Union Terminal
4.Mapparium, Boston
5.Salt Lake Tabernacle.
6.Brassiia Cathedral
7.Leaning tower of Nevyask
8.Gol ghar, Patna
9.Victoria Memorial Hall
10.X
11.Y
Identify X and Y which are very famous in India.

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35. X- GOL GUMBAZ; Y-GOLKONDA
GRID

36. Q10
Charles Edouard Jeanneret was a Swiss French architect, designer, urban planner, and is a
pioneer to modern architecture.
His career spanned five decades. He constructed buildings in Europe, Japan, India and
America.
By what name do we commonly know him as?

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38. LE CORBUSIER
GRID

39. Q11
Recently some years back there has been a controversy regarding the origin of this building.
A certain religious group claimed that this structure was build on an ancient structure called
the Tejo Mahalaya.
But after an extensive survey conducted by the ASI it was declared to be a false claim.
Identify this structure referred to as the “CROWN” of Indian symbol.

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41. TAJ MAHAL
GRID

42. Q12
This famous monument is regarded as the Epitome of Rajput and Mughal Architecture. The
domes canopies and the fluted pillars represent Rajput Architecture and the inlay filigree
represents Mughal Architecture.
It is said that this was dedicated to Lord Krishna, and its shape resembles his crown.
But actually it resembles a beehive structure, which has many fenestrations protruding out.
Identify this iconic building named after and Element of life.

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44. HAWA MAHAL
GRID

45. Q13
Mathematicians:
“It is an irrational number, its value is (1+√5)/2”
Greek Architect:
“I will use this to make my building look appealing and aesthetic”
Salvador Dali:
“I use it in my painting
It is denoted by φ
What is being talked about?

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47. GOLDEN RATIO
GRID

48. Q14
This is monument is 1192 by the first Muslim Ruler of Delhi Qutbuddin Aibak.
It was one of the first examples of Indo-Islamic Architecture. It is a masjid situated in Ajmer,
Rajasthan (not Ajmer Sharif Dargah).
It has an interesting story behind its construction.
Muhammad Ghori, the conqueror after defeating Prithvi Raj Chauhan, order his then slave
Qutbuddin Aibak to construct a mosque in 2 and a half days, after that only he will leave for
Herat.
The architect Abu Bakr decided to construct the masjid on a ruined temple using its pillar and
plinth and within 2 and a half days he completed a small part of the masjid. Thus gaining the
name from the time it took to built, which means “Two and a half days Hut”
Identify the monument.

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50. ADHAI DIN KA JHOPDA
GRID

51. Q15
This very famous temple present on the Coromandel Coast, is one of the finest examples of
monolithic architecture.
This temple complex has many temples of which there is one temple which is very unique.
This temple has a unique feature.
-Two temples are attached to each other but they face the opposite site and in between
them there is another temple
-The 2 larger temples facing opposite are dedicated to Lord Shiva and the central temple is
dedicated to Lord Vishnu

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53. SHORE TEMPLE, MAHABALIPURAM
GRID

54. Q16
The X borders of Kanjeevaram sarees are named after
the entrances of South Indian Temples as they
resemble the gopuram structure.
They generally interlock and blend into the body of
saree.
X= the entrances of South Indian Temples
What is X

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56. GOPURAM

57. CHALCHITRA
8 QUESTIONS ALL ON POUNCE
AFTER THE VIDEO IS PLAYED THE POUNCE TIME STARTS. IF
NO ONE POUNCES THEN QUESTION SHIFTS DIRECT TO
TEAMS
IDENTIFY THE MONUMENT IN THE BACKGROUND
+10/ -5
0 ON PASS
QUIZMASTERS DECISION IS FINAL

58. Q1

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60. MEHRANGARH FORT

61. Q2

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63. NALANDA UNIVERSITY

64. Q3

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66. CHITTORGARH FORT

67. Q4

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69. FATEHPUR SIKRI

70. Q5

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72. AMER FORT

73. Q6

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75. QUTUB MINAR

76. YEH RISHTA KYA KEHLATA HAI..?
12 QUESTIONS, ALL ON INFINITE BOUNCE.
+10/0 FOR NORMAL DIRECT QUESTION.
THERE ARE SPECIFIC POINTS DEDICATED FOR EACH
QUESTION. THE TEAM HAVE TO GUESS THE THEME WHICH
CONNECT ALL THE ANSWERS…. BY THAT WAY YOU CAN
FINALLY KNOW… KI YEH RISHTA KYA KEHLATA HAI…
0 ON PASS
QUIZMASTERS DECISION IS FINAL

77. Q1 +60/-40
The Fort is situated in Junnar in Pune District of Maharashtra. This fort got its name from the
Yadavas of Devgiri.
This fort is famous for being the birthplace of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The place passed on to theBahmani Sultanateafter the weakening ofDelhi Sultanate during
the 15th century and it then passed on to theAhmednagarSultanatein the 16th century. In
1595, a Maratha chief named Maloji Bhonsle, the grandfather ofShivaji Bhonsle, was
ennobled by the Ahmadnagar Sultan,Bahadur Nizam Shahand he gave him _______
andChakan

78. SAFETY SLIDE

79. SHIVNERI FORT

80. Q2 +55/-35
Hirkani, a brave women used to live in a village on the foothills of a very famous fort. She used to go to the fort
every morning to sell milk and come back the same day to her village where she has her baby.
One day she was late while returning from the market after selling milk, So the Maavlas (Guards of Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj) closed the gates for security reasons. This was done every evening.
Thus, Hirkani was trapped in the fort, and she was not able to reach to her 2 month old baby. Thus she did the
unthinkable by descending the fort on foot though the foot walls which are 2700 ft high walls. She descended
successfully through the steep and sharp rocks.
When next day she came through the front gate the Maavlas were shocked. She was taken to the Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj, where she again demonstrated her brave deed and was awarded by Raje himself.
Discovering a loophole he made a bastion and named it Hirkani Burj.
Identify the Fort.

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82. RAIGAD FORT

83. Q3 +50/30
Battle of Pavankhind was fought at the footsteps of this hill fort. The literal name of these Fort
translates to “Home of serpents”
Shivaji Maharaj Conquered the fort from Bijapur, but were forced to escape.
The Marathi film PavanKhind was based on the incidents that led to the losing of this fort and the
heroic death of Baji Prabhu Deshpande.

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85. PANHALA FORT

86. Q4 +45/25
The only Maratha Fort in Tamil Nadu.
Situated in Villupuram district.
The X Fort complex is on three hillocks: Krishnagiri named after Krishna Kon to the north, Rajagiri or
Anandagiri named after Ananda kon to the Westand Chakilidurg to the southeast. The three hills
together constitute a fort complex, each having a separate and self-contained citadel. The fort walls
are 13km (8.1mi) and the three hills are connected by walls enclosing an area of 11 square
kilometres (4.2sqmi).\
The name is close to adrak. The actual Maratha name was Chindy.

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88. GINGEE FORT

89. Q5 +40/-25
This fort is one of the most difficult forts to conquer. Designed by Hiroji Indulkar.
Situated in the Malvan region of Maharashtra.
It was built to counter the influence of the colonizers like British, French, Portuguese and Dutch &
the Siddis of Murud-Janjira.
The Sea Fort was the site for Navy day celebration in December 2023.
The name of the fort literally translates to ‘Sea Fort’ in Marathi

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91. SINDHUDURG FORT

92. Q6 +35/-20
The X fort is famous and known as the main place where Parashuram did his penance.
After winning the earth and giving it as donation, he made land for himself to live in, by
pushing the sea back with his arrows, right from this place.
This fort is the second highest peak in Maharashtra and is the highest Fort in the
Sahayadris or the Western Ghat.
It is situated in Nashik District of Maharashtra.
What is X

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94. SALHER FORT

95. Q7 +30/-20
This fort is situated on the Sahayadris in Pune District of Maharashtra.
The literal meaning of this fort is “Ruling fort”
The fort has stood witness to many significant historic events including the birth of
Chhatrapati Shivaji's son Rajaram I, the death of Shivaji's wifeSaibai, the return
ofShivajifromAgra, the burial ofAfzal Khan's head in the Mahadarwaja walls of Balle
Killa, the strict words of Sonopant Dabir toShivaji.

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97. RAJGAD FORT

98. Q8 +30/-20
It is a very famous tourist attraction in Lonavla, and infact many
Mumbaikars travel thereto have there vacations there.
This fort is ally translates to Iron Fort.
This has a long history with several dynasties occupying it at different
periods of time:
Lohtamia,Chalukyas,Rashtrakutas,Yadavas,Bahamanis,Nizams,
MughalsandMarathas.
Chatrapati ShivajiMaharaj captured it in 1648 AD, but he was forced
to surrender it to theMughalsin 1665 AD by the Treaty of Purandar.
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj recaptured the fort in 1670 AD and used it
for keeping his treasury.

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100. LOHAGAD FORT

101. Q9 +25/-15
This fort was built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This is one of the few island forts
present in Maharashtra.
Name literally translates “Golden Fort” as it is regarded as the golden feather of
Maratha Military Architecture.
Identify the fort.

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103. SUVARNADURG FORT

104. Q10 +20/-10
This is also one of the Few island forts of Maharashtra.
The fort was itself designed by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
The fort was constructed to check on the Siddis of Murud-Janjira.
This fort was the site of may battles between Marathas and the Siddis
Identify the fort.

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106. KHANDERI FORT

107. Q11 +10/-5
Situated in Sindhudurg District, the Fort is close to the famous Sindhudurg fort but it is a
Coastal fort.
Originally constructed by the Raja Bhoja II of the Shilahara Dynasty
The fort literally translates to “Victory fort” which is called as the Eastern Gibraltar, as it
was literally impregnable.
According to another theory, It was named by Shivaji Maharaj after conquering as per
the Hindu Solar Year.

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109. VIJAYDURG FORT

110. Q12 +5/0
Identify this Fort, which is very famous and present near Mahabaleswar.

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112. PRATAPGARH FORT

113. The theme is……..

114. MARATHA MILITARY
ARCHITECTURE