Famous Artifacts in Indian Museums

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Which museum in Kolkata houses the famous Black Basalt Statue of Yakshi?

  1. Indian Museum

  2. Victoria Memorial Hall

  3. Birla Academy of Art and Culture

  4. Academy of Fine Arts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Black Basalt Statue of Yakshi is a renowned artifact from the Mauryan period, currently displayed at the Indian Museum in Kolkata.

The Lion Capital of Ashoka is a symbol of which Indian state?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Bihar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lion Capital of Ashoka is the state emblem of Uttar Pradesh and is believed to be the original capital of the Ashoka Pillar in Sarnath.

Which museum in Chennai houses the Amaravati Marbles?

  1. Government Museum

  2. Egmore Museum

  3. National Art Gallery

  4. Madras Museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Amaravati Marbles are a collection of ancient Buddhist sculptures from the Amaravati Stupa, now housed at the Government Museum in Chennai.

The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro is an iconic artifact from which ancient civilization?

  1. Harappan Civilization

  2. Indus Valley Civilization

  3. Mesopotamian Civilization

  4. Egyptian Civilization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro is a bronze statue discovered at the Indus Valley Civilization site of Mohenjo-daro and is currently housed at the National Museum in New Delhi.

Which museum in Jaipur houses the Jaigarh Fort Cannon?

  1. City Palace Museum

  2. Hawa Mahal Museum

  3. Jantar Mantar Museum

  4. Jaigarh Fort Museum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jaigarh Fort Cannon, also known as the Jaivana Cannon, is the world's largest cannon on wheels and is housed at the Jaigarh Fort Museum in Jaipur.

The Khajuraho Sculptures are a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which Indian state?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Sculptures are a collection of intricately carved sandstone temples and sculptures located in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, and are renowned for their artistic and historical significance.

Which museum in Delhi houses the Koh-i-Noor Diamond?

  1. National Museum

  2. Red Fort Museum

  3. Qutub Minar Museum

  4. Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Koh-i-Noor Diamond, one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, is currently housed at the National Museum in New Delhi.

The Ajanta Caves are located in which Indian state?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra and are famous for their ancient Buddhist cave paintings and sculptures.

Which museum in Mumbai houses the Elephanta Caves?

  1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya

  2. Nehru Planetarium

  3. Mani Bhavan Gandhi Museum

  4. Bhau Daji Lad Museum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are located on Elephanta Island near Mumbai and are famous for their ancient rock-cut cave temples and sculptures.

The Brihadeeswara Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in which Indian city?

  1. Thanjavur

  2. Madurai

  3. Chennai

  4. Trichy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Brihadeeswara Temple, also known as the Big Temple, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, and is renowned for its architectural grandeur and historical significance.

Which museum in Hyderabad houses the Nizam's Jewels?

  1. Salar Jung Museum

  2. Chowmahalla Palace

  3. Qutb Shahi Tombs

  4. Golconda Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nizam's Jewels, a collection of precious gems and jewelry belonging to the Nizams of Hyderabad, are housed at the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad.

The Taj Mahal is located in which Indian city?

  1. Agra

  2. Delhi

  3. Jaipur

  4. Varanasi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

Which museum in Kolkata houses the Victoria Memorial?

  1. Indian Museum

  2. Victoria Memorial Hall

  3. Birla Academy of Art and Culture

  4. Academy of Fine Arts


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Victoria Memorial is a large marble building in Kolkata, West Bengal, dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria and is now a museum.

The Golden Temple of Amritsar is located in which Indian state?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Jammu and Kashmir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Golden Temple of Amritsar, also known as Harmandir Sahib, is a prominent Sikh gurdwara located in Amritsar, Punjab.

Which museum in Chennai houses the Government Museum?

  1. Egmore Museum

  2. National Art Gallery

  3. Madras Museum

  4. Government Museum


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Government Museum in Chennai, also known as the Madras Museum, is one of the oldest museums in India and houses a vast collection of artifacts from various periods of Indian history.

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