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Assertion (A): Gothic Revival buildings in colonial India often employed pointed arches and ribbed vaults. Reason (R): These elements were unknown in traditional European cathedrals. Which of the following is correct?

1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.

Correct answer: A is true, but R is false.

Solution

The assertion is true because Gothic Revival architecture in colonial India did use pointed arches and ribbed vaults. The reason is false because these features were well known in traditional European cathedrals; in fact, they are characteristic of Gothic architecture.

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