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Statement 1: British colonial Indian architecture prominently adopted the use of lime mortar and extensive foundation platforms. Statement 2: These design methods enabled the incorporation of arches, domes, and large colonnaded verandas in public structures.

1. Both statements are correct, and Statement 2 correctly explains Statement 1
2. Both statements are correct, but Statement 2 does not correctly explain Statement 1
3. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is incorrect
4. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

Correct answer: Both statements are correct, and Statement 2 correctly explains Statement 1

Solution

British colonial Indian architecture used lime mortar and strong foundation platforms to support large, heavy structures. These methods made it possible to build arches, domes, and spacious verandas, so Statement 2 explains Statement 1.

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