Historical Monuments

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Which historical monument is known as the 'Taj of the Deccan'?

  1. Golconda Fort

  2. Charminar

  3. Qutub Shahi Tombs

  4. Hampi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Golconda Fort is located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It was built by the Qutb Shahi dynasty in the 16th century.

The Red Fort in Delhi was built by which Mughal emperor?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Red Fort was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century.

Which historical monument is located in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Fatehpur Sikri

  3. Agra Fort

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, and Agra Fort are all located in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

The Qutub Minar in Delhi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What is its height?

  1. 72.5 meters

  2. 82.5 meters

  3. 92.5 meters

  4. 102.5 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Qutub Minar is 72.5 meters tall.

Which historical monument is known as the 'Golden Temple'?

  1. Harmandir Sahib

  2. Akshardham Temple

  3. Jagannath Temple

  4. Lingaraj Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, is located in Amritsar, Punjab, India.

The Shore Temple in Tamil Nadu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In which century was it built?

  1. 7th century

  2. 8th century

  3. 9th century

  4. 10th century


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Shore Temple was built in the 8th century.

Which historical monument is located in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan?

  1. Hawa Mahal

  2. Jal Mahal

  3. Amber Fort

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, and Amber Fort are all located in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan.

The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What is its architectural style?

  1. Kalinga style

  2. Dravidian style

  3. Nagara style

  4. Vesara style


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Konark Sun Temple is built in the Kalinga style of architecture.

Which historical monument is known as the 'City of Palaces'?

  1. Mysore Palace

  2. Udaipur City Palace

  3. Jaipur City Palace

  4. Hyderabad Palace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mysore Palace is located in the city of Mysore, Karnataka, India.

The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What are they famous for?

  1. Rock-cut caves

  2. Paintings

  3. Sculptures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ajanta Caves are famous for their rock-cut caves, paintings, and sculptures.

Which historical monument is located in the city of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Taj-ul-Masjid

  2. Moti Masjid

  3. Jama Masjid

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taj-ul-Masjid is located in the city of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

The Ellora Caves in Maharashtra are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What is their architectural style?

  1. Dravidian style

  2. Nagara style

  3. Vesara style

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ellora Caves are built in a combination of Dravidian, Nagara, and Vesara architectural styles.

Which historical monument is known as the 'Pink City'?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Udaipur

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Bikaner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City' because of the pink-colored buildings in the city.

The Sanchi Stupa in Madhya Pradesh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What is its significance?

  1. Buddhist stupa

  2. Hindu temple

  3. Jain temple

  4. Sikh gurdwara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist stupa built in the 3rd century BCE.

Which historical monument is located in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu?

  1. Kapaleeshwarar Temple

  2. Parthasarathy Temple

  3. Vadapalani Murugan Temple

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, and Vadapalani Murugan Temple are all located in the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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