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Iconic Monuments of India's Rich History

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Which iconic monument in Delhi is known as the 'Red Fort' due to its striking red sandstone walls?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Red Fort in Delhi is a historical fort built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. It is made of red sandstone and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The iconic white marble mausoleum in Agra, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, is known as the:

  1. Red Fort

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Taj Mahal

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.

Which monument in Delhi is a tall, fluted tower made of red sandstone and marble, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in the 12th century?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Qutub Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the tallest minaret in India.

The 'Pink City' of India is home to the iconic Hawa Mahal, a five-story palace known for its intricate facade with 953 small windows.

  1. Agra

  2. Delhi

  3. Jaipur

  4. Mumbai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Hawa Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a popular tourist destination in Jaipur.

Which monument in Mumbai is a large archway built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911?

  1. Gateway of India

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gateway of India is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a popular tourist destination in Mumbai.

The iconic Sun Temple in Odisha is known for its intricate carvings and architectural design, and is dedicated to the Hindu god Surya.

  1. Konark Sun Temple

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Konark Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Odisha.

Which monument in Chennai is a large granite temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures?

  1. Kapaleeshwarar Temple

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a popular tourist destination in Chennai and is known for its architectural beauty.

The iconic Charminar in Hyderabad is a four-minaretted structure built by the Qutb Shahi dynasty in the 16th century.

  1. Charminar

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Charminar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a popular tourist destination in Hyderabad.

Which monument in Mysore is a large palace built in the Indo-Saracenic style, and is known for its intricate carvings and colorful interiors?

  1. Mysore Palace

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mysore Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Mysore.

The iconic Victoria Memorial in Kolkata is a large white marble building built in the Indo-Saracenic style, and is dedicated to Queen Victoria.

  1. Victoria Memorial

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Victoria Memorial is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kolkata.

Which monument in Varanasi is a large Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures?

  1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a popular tourist destination in Varanasi and is considered one of the holiest Hindu temples in India.

The iconic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad is a large fort built by the Qutb Shahi dynasty in the 16th century, and is known for its massive walls and intricate carvings.

  1. Golconda Fort

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Golconda Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hyderabad.

Which monument in Delhi is a large garden tomb built by the Mughal emperor Humayun in the 16th century, and is known for its intricate carvings and colorful tiles?

  1. Humayun's Tomb

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Humayun's Tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Delhi.

The iconic Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur is a large fort built by Rao Jodha in the 15th century, and is known for its massive walls and intricate carvings.

  1. Mehrangarh Fort

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mehrangarh Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Jodhpur.

Which monument in Agra is a large red sandstone fort built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century, and is known for its massive walls and intricate carvings?

  1. Agra Fort

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Agra Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Agra.

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