2019
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Question
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Who designed the Indian Parliament building?
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Herbert Bekar
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Peter Gammon
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S. Srinivasan
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Larsen and Toubro
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -India’s present Parliament House is a colonial-era building designed by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, which took six years to construct (1921-1927). Originally called the Council House, the building housed the Imperial Legislative Council.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chousath Yogini Temple at Mitawali has 64 small temples of Lord Shiva in the outer circular corridor. And apparently this temple has been the inspiration behind design of Indian Parliament house.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Foundation Stone of Parliament House was laid on 12 February 1921 by H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught.
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