SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 56

SSC MTS - 09/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q56

To mark the 75 years of Indo-Lanka Diplomatic Relations, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar inaugurated the 'Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential To be There' Exhibition in March 2023. Who was Geoffrey Bawa?

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Correct answer: B

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The correct answer is  option 2  i.e. Sri Lankan Architect.

Geoffrey Bawa was a Sri Lankan architect, widely regarded as one of the most influential Asian architects of the 20th century. He is known for pioneering the concept of 'tropical modernism', blending modern architectural principles with traditional Sri Lankan forms and sensitivity to the natural environment. His work includes private residences, hotels, schools, and public buildings across Sri Lanka and abroad. In March 2023, to commemorate 75 years of Indo-Lanka diplomatic relations, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar inaugurated the 'Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential To be There' exhibition, celebrating Bawa’s architectural legacy and his cultural impact.