art_culture medium MCQ

'Kath-Kuni' architecture, using interlocked wood and stone without mortar, is traditional to which Himalayan state?

  1. Himachal Pradesh
  2. Kerala
  3. Goa
  4. Odisha

Answer: Himachal Pradesh

Kath-Kuni is a seismic-resistant architectural style of Himachal Pradesh, using alternating layers of wood and stone. It provides insulation against cold and flexibility during earthquakes, reflecting indigenous engineering wisdom.

Topic Coastal Architecture Traditions
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