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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CGL - 16 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q42

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Which of the following is the meaning of  ‘Pishtaq’ in the context of medieval Indo-Islamic architecture?

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Correct answer: A

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The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Tall gateway.

  • The term 'Pishtaq' in the context of medieval Indo-Islamic architecture, refers to a tall gateway.
  • It is a Persian term for a portal projecting from the facade of a building, usually decorated with calligraphy bands, glazed tilework, and geometric designs.