Gadis is fortresses

Q.  ‘Gadis’ is name for which of the following?
- Published on 22 Feb 16

a. Fortresses
b. Elders in a village
c. Ponds and Lakes
d. Barracks

ANSWER: Fortresses
 
  • The palatial houses popularly known ‘Gadis’ in Telangana region have huge doors, courtyards, tall boundary walls built of clay and many other unique features.
  • Telangana State is to identify some of the ‘gadis’ under ‘Vernacular Heritage’.
  • It is decided to declare gadis as protected monuments since their architecture reflected the culture, raw material availability in the area, traditions and climate. For instance, Chettinad houses in Tamil Nadu were built in tune with the climate.

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