Historical Monuments — Set 6
Famous Places · ऐतिहासिक स्मारक · Questions 51–60 of 60
In which city is the Gol Gumbaz, the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah, located?
Correct Answer: B. Bijapur
Gol Gumbaz is located in Bijapur (Vijayapura), Karnataka, and was completed in 1656. It is famous for its massive dome, which is one of the largest in the world. It also has a 'whispering gallery' where even a small sound echoes multiple times.
The Sanchi Stupa, a significant Buddhist monument, is located in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh
The Great Stupa at Sanchi was originally commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. It is located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a key example of ancient Indian stone architecture.
Which monument was built by the British to honor the Indian soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in World War I?
Correct Answer: A. India Gate
India Gate, originally called the All India War Memorial, is located in New Delhi. It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931. The names of over 13,000 soldiers are inscribed on the monument.
Who was the architect of the Taj Mahal?
Correct Answer: B. Ustad Ahmad Lahori
Ustad Ahmad Lahori is generally credited as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal. The construction involved thousands of artisans and was completed around 1653. It represents the pinnacle of Mughal artistic achievement.
The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram was built by which dynasty?
Correct Answer: B. Pallava
The Shore Temple was built in the 8th century by the Pallava King Narasimhavarman II. It is located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest structural stone temples in South India.
Buland Darwaza, the highest gateway in the world, is the entrance to which city?
Correct Answer: B. Fatehpur Sikri
Akbar built the Buland Darwaza in 1575 to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It serves as the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri. The gateway is a grand example of Mughal architecture.
In which city is the Jantar Mantar, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, not located?
Correct Answer: A. Mumbai
Maharaja Jai Singh II built five Jantar Mantar observatories in Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi, and Mathura. These were used for astronomical observations. No such observatory was built in Mumbai.
The Golconda Fort is a historic fortress located in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Hyderabad
Golconda Fort was the capital of the Qutb Shahi kingdom and is located near Hyderabad, Telangana. It is famous for its acoustic effects and its association with the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond. The fort was originally built by the Kakatiya dynasty.
Humayun's Tomb, the first garden-tomb in India, is located in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Delhi
The correct answer is 'Delhi'. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's wife, Empress Bega Begum, in 1558. It was designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and served as an inspiration for the Taj Mahal.
The Meenakshi Temple, dedicated to Parvati and Shiva, is located in which city?
Correct Answer: B. Madurai
The Meenakshi Amman Temple is a historic Hindu temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its 14 gopurams (gateway towers) which are covered in thousands of stone figures. It is a major pilgrimage center in South India.