Forts & Palaces — Set 6
Famous Places · किले और महल · Questions 51–60 of 60
The 'Umaid Bhawan Palace' in Jodhpur is constructed using which type of sandstone?
Correct Answer: C. Chittar Sandstone
Umaid Bhawan Palace is famous for its golden-yellow 'Chittar' sandstone. It is one of the world's largest private residences. A part of it is currently used as a museum and a luxury hotel.
The 'Jaisalmer Fort' is also known as 'Sonar Quila' because?
Correct Answer: C. Its yellow sandstone glows like gold
The fort is built with yellow sandstone which turns into a honey-gold color at sunset. It is situated on the Trikuta Hill in the heart of the Thar Desert. It is a 'living fort' with a large part of the city's population living inside.
Which city is known as the 'City of Palaces' in India?
Correct Answer: C. Kolkata
Kolkata is traditionally called the 'City of Palaces' due to its numerous grand buildings built during the British era. These include the Victoria Memorial and the Marble Palace. The city's architecture reflects its history as the former capital of British India.
The 'Amer Fort' in Jaipur features which unique hall of mirrors?
Correct Answer: A. Sheesh Mahal
The Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) is the most beautiful part of the Amer Fort. It is decorated with thousands of tiny mirror pieces that reflect a single candle light into a starry sky. It was built for the queen to enjoy starlight indoors.
Which fort was the capital of the Maratha Empire under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj?
Correct Answer: B. Raigad Fort
Raigad Fort was the capital of the Maratha kingdom after Shivaji was crowned king in 1674. It is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. The fort is a symbol of Maratha pride and military strategy.
The 'Victoria Memorial' in Kolkata was built to commemorate which British monarch?
Correct Answer: B. Queen Victoria
Victoria Memorial was built in memory of Queen Victoria after her death in 1901. It is a massive white marble building designed in the Indo-Saracenic style. It currently serves as a museum under the Ministry of Culture.
In which state is the 'Padmanabhapuram Palace', the oldest wooden palace in India, located?
Correct Answer: B. Tamil Nadu
Although the palace belongs to the Travancore kings of Kerala, it is geographically located in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. It is made entirely of wood and stone. It is a masterpiece of indigenous Kerala architecture.
The 'Charminar' is a world-famous monument located in which city?
Correct Answer: C. Hyderabad
Charminar was built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in Hyderabad. It was constructed to celebrate the end of a plague epidemic. It is the global icon of Hyderabad and a major center for local trade.
Which fort in Rajasthan is famous for its 36 km long wall, the second longest in the world?
Correct Answer: B. Kumbhalgarh Fort
Kumbhalgarh Fort has a wall that is second only to the Great Wall of China in length. It was built by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. The fort is perched high in the Aravalli Hills and was never conquered.
The 'Laxmi Vilas Palace', which is one of the largest private dwellings in the world, is in?
Correct Answer: A. Vadodara
The correct answer is 'Vadodara'. Laxmi Vilas Palace was built by the Gaekwad dynasty of Baroda. It is four times the size of Buckingham Palace. It features a unique Indo-Saracenic design and contains a large collection of European art.