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The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a prime example of which of the following types of architectural style?
Question

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a prime example of which of the following types of architectural style?

A.

Pure Mughal

B.

Indo-Saracenic

C.

Dravidian

D.

Gothic alone

Correct option is B


The correct answer is (b) Indo-Saracenic
Explanation: • CST (formerly Victoria Terminus) blends Indian + Gothic Revival styles. • Characterised by domes, pointed arches, stained glass, and turrets. • Designed by Frederick William Stevens in 1887. • UNESCO World Heritage Site. • Symbol of Mumbai’s colonial architectural heritage.
Information Booster: • Indo-Saracenic architecture flourished under British rule (19th–20th century).
Additional Knowledge: (a) Pure Mughal → Not applicable. (c) Dravidian → South Indian temple style. (d) Gothic alone → CST is a hybrid, not purely Gothic.

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