Q. Match the following Mughal architectural features with their correct description or primary usage:
FeatureDescription/Usage
1. Double DomeUsed to heighten the exterior of the structure without making the interior disproportionately large.
2. CharbaghThe formal four-quartered garden layout symbolizing paradise, used in tomb complexes.
3. IwanThe pointed, tall arched entrance portal, adopted from Persian and Timurid architectural traditions.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Correct. The Double Dome (first used prominently in Humayun’s Tomb) consists of two layers—an outer, taller shell and an inner, lower shell—achieving monumental scale without overwhelming the interior space.
- Pair 2: Correct. The Charbagh (four gardens) is a quintessential Mughal feature, dividing the space symmetrically into four parts, typically used for tombs (like Humayun’s and the Taj Mahal).
- Pair 3: Correct. The Iwan is the massive, vaulted archway serving as the grand entrance, a signature feature derived from Persian (Iran) and Timurid architecture.
