Answer: C

Explanation:

Kutiyattam is a classical dance of Kerala. It is more than 2,000 years old. Kutiyattam is a unique form of Sanskrit theatre. This is the acting of Sanskrit plays. Kutiyattam, one of the oldest surviving theatrical traditions of India. This dance lasts from a few days to several weeks. Hence, option (c) is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Gateway of India was built to commemorate the arrival of Emperor George V of India and Queen Consort Mary of Teck at Apollo Bunder, Mumbai (Bombay) on 2 December 1911, before the 1911 Delhi Durbar. The foundation stone of the gateway was laid by Sir George Sydenham Clarke, the then Governor of Bombay, on 31 March 1913 and George Wittet's final design for the gateway was approved in August 1914. Hence, option (c) is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The architect of the Victoria Memorial was William Emerson (1843-1924) who was President of the Royal Institute of British Architects. The design is in the Indo-Saracenic Renaissance style, using a mixture of British and Mughal elements with Venetian, Egyptian, Deccani and Islamic architectural influences. The Victoria Memorial is made of white Makrana marble. In design it echoes the composition style of the Taj Mahal with its main dome, four supporting domes, octagonal domed chhatris, high portals, roof and domed corner minarets. Hence, statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: D

Explanation:

Alai Darwaza was built by Alauddin Khilji. Mainly red stone and marble were used in it. Hence, the statement is incorrect.

Alai Darwaza Mosque is located in the complex of Qubbat ul Islam Mosque. Whereas the Adhai Din Ka Jhopra is situated in Ajmer. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The pillars of the temples of Vijayanagara were not decorated with them, whereas Gopuram Kalyanamandap and ornate pillars and roofs were the main features. Hence, option (c) is correct.