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Historical Monuments of the British Raj

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Which of the following is not a historical monument of the British Raj?

  1. Victoria Memorial

  2. Gateway of India

  3. Red Fort

  4. India Gate

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Red Fort is a historical monument of the Mughal Empire, not the British Raj.

In which city is the Victoria Memorial located?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Kolkata

  3. Delhi

  4. Chennai

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Victoria Memorial is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.

What is the purpose of the Gateway of India?

  1. To commemorate the arrival of King George V and Queen Mary in India

  2. To serve as a landing place for ships

  3. To provide a scenic view of the Arabian Sea

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gateway of India was built to commemorate the arrival of King George V and Queen Mary in India, to serve as a landing place for ships, and to provide a scenic view of the Arabian Sea.

Which of the following is not a feature of the India Gate?

  1. A large arch

  2. A statue of King George V

  3. A museum

  4. A war memorial

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The India Gate does not have a museum.

When was the Victoria Memorial completed?

  1. 1921

  2. 1911

  3. 1901

  4. 1891

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Victoria Memorial was completed in 1921.

Which architect designed the Gateway of India?

  1. George Wittet

  2. Edwin Lutyens

  3. Herbert Baker

  4. Robert Tor Russell

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George Wittet designed the Gateway of India.

What is the height of the India Gate?

  1. 42 meters

  2. 32 meters

  3. 22 meters

  4. 12 meters

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The India Gate is 42 meters tall.

Which of the following is not a material used in the construction of the Victoria Memorial?

  1. White marble

  2. Red sandstone

  3. Granite

  4. Bronze

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Red sandstone was not used in the construction of the Victoria Memorial.

When was the Gateway of India opened to the public?

  1. 1924

  2. 1911

  3. 1901

  4. 1887

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gateway of India was opened to the public in 1924.

Which of the following is not a feature of the India Gate?

  1. A large arch

  2. A statue of King George V

  3. A museum

  4. A war memorial

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The India Gate does not have a museum.

When was the foundation stone of the Victoria Memorial laid?

  1. 1906

  2. 1911

  3. 1921

  4. 1931

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The foundation stone of the Victoria Memorial was laid in 1906.

Which of the following is not a feature of the Gateway of India?

  1. A large arch

  2. A statue of King George V

  3. A museum

  4. A war memorial

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Gateway of India does not have a war memorial.

Which of the following is not a material used in the construction of the India Gate?

  1. Red sandstone

  2. Granite

  3. Limestone

  4. Marble

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Limestone was not used in the construction of the India Gate.

When was the India Gate completed?

  1. 1931

  2. 1921

  3. 1911

  4. 1901

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The India Gate was completed in 1931.

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