2026 · Q88
The term 'Pendentive' refers to which form of Indian architecture?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- AA building/temple which tends to be broader and shorter than Latina type
- BA triangular bracket in the angle of two walls, connecting the base of the dome to its supporting arches
- CDrum House, from where ceremonial music was played which was usually situated over the gate
- DMany curves in an arch
Explanation
A pendentive is the triangular curved bracket (a spherical triangle) set in the angle between two walls to make the transition from the square base of supporting arches to the circular base of a dome. The answer is (B).