WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which Indian Architect has been conferred the prestigious Royal Gold Medal, 2022?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Balkrishna Doshi
  2. Sheila Sri Prakash
  3. Brinda Somaya
  4. Hafeez Contractor

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Balkrishna Doshi

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. Balkrishna Doshi šŸ“š Explanation: The veteran Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi was awarded the Royal Gold Medal for 2022, which is one of the world's highest honors for architecture. He was recognized for his massive influence on the direction of architecture in India and beyond. Doshi was also the first Indian to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize (2018). His work is known for integrating modernism with traditional Indian architectural principles.