CTET PAPER II 2021 · PYQ · Pedagogy / History · medium
In a discussion on architecture of New Delhi, a teacher should focus on discussing:
A.how tourists look at the buildings.
B.how to view the buildings from a distance.
C.superiority of its style over Old Delhi
D.how it asserted British importance and created sense of awe✓ Correct
Explanation
The architecture of New Delhi (designed by Lutyens and Baker after 1911) was deliberately conceived as an assertion of British imperial power, designed to create awe and signify the superiority of the colonial state. Discussing this historical-political purpose helps learners understand architecture in its social and political context. Treating one style as 'superior' is value-laden and not pedagogically sound.
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