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EEJ MAIN Aptitude QUESTION #10926
Question 1
The famous Lotus Temple in New Delhi belongs to which religion and was designed by which architect?
  • Islam; Fariborz Sahba
  • Bahá'í Faith; Fariborz Sahba✔️
  • Hinduism; Charles Correa
  • Buddhism; Balkrishna Doshi
Correct Answer Explanation

The Lotus Temple (Bahai House of Worship), New Delhi:

  • Religion: Bahá'í Faith — open to all religions for worship.
  • Architect: Fariborz Sahba (Iranian-Canadian architect).
  • Completed: 1986.
  • Form: 27 free-standing marble-clad petals arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides.
  • Won numerous architectural awards including the Globus Prize.

This is a landmark example of modern religious architecture in India.