Archaeological Museums

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Which archaeological museum is located in the city of Patna, Bihar?

  1. Nalanda Archaeological Museum

  2. Patna Museum

  3. Indian Museum, Kolkata

  4. National Museum, New Delhi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Patna Museum is one of the oldest museums in India and houses a vast collection of artifacts from various archaeological sites in Bihar and neighboring states.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is responsible for the preservation and maintenance of archaeological sites and museums in India. Which year was the ASI established?

  1. 1861

  2. 1871

  3. 1881

  4. 1891


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Archaeological Survey of India was established in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham, a British archaeologist and engineer.

The National Museum in New Delhi is the largest museum in India. Which year was the museum established?

  1. 1949

  2. 1959

  3. 1969

  4. 1979


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Museum in New Delhi was established in 1949 and houses a vast collection of artifacts from various periods of Indian history.

The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra are famous for their ancient Buddhist cave paintings. Which century were the caves constructed?

  1. 2nd century BCE

  2. 2nd century CE

  3. 6th century CE

  4. 10th century CE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ajanta Caves were constructed between the 2nd century BCE and the 6th century CE.

The Ellora Caves in Maharashtra are famous for their ancient Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain cave temples. Which century were the caves constructed?

  1. 6th century CE

  2. 7th century CE

  3. 8th century CE

  4. 9th century CE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ellora Caves were constructed between the 6th century CE and the 9th century CE.

The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which century was the temple constructed?

  1. 11th century CE

  2. 12th century CE

  3. 13th century CE

  4. 14th century CE


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Konark Sun Temple was constructed in the 13th century CE.

The Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are famous for their intricate erotic sculptures. Which century were the temples constructed?

  1. 9th century CE

  2. 10th century CE

  3. 11th century CE

  4. 12th century CE


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Temples were constructed between the 9th century CE and the 11th century CE.

The Hampi Ruins in Karnataka are the remains of the ancient city of Vijayanagara, the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Which century was the city founded?

  1. 14th century CE

  2. 15th century CE

  3. 16th century CE

  4. 17th century CE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The city of Vijayanagara was founded in the 14th century CE.

The Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which Mughal emperor built the city?

  1. Akbar

  2. Jahangir

  3. Shah Jahan

  4. Aurangzeb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The city of Fatehpur Sikri was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century CE.

The Red Fort in Delhi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which Mughal emperor built the fort?

  1. Shah Jahan

  2. Aurangzeb

  3. Akbar

  4. Jahangir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

The Taj Mahal in Agra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which Mughal emperor built the mausoleum?

  1. Shah Jahan

  2. Aurangzeb

  3. Akbar

  4. Jahangir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal in Agra was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century CE.

The Qutub Minar in Delhi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which Delhi Sultanate ruler built the minaret?

  1. Qutb-ud-din Aibak

  2. Iltutmish

  3. Alauddin Khalji

  4. Muhammad bin Tughluq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Qutub Minar in Delhi was built by the Delhi Sultanate ruler Qutb-ud-din Aibak in the 13th century CE.

The Humayun's Tomb in Delhi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which Mughal emperor built the tomb?

  1. Humayun

  2. Akbar

  3. Jahangir

  4. Shah Jahan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Humayun's Tomb in Delhi was built by the Mughal emperor Humayun in the 16th century CE.

The Golconda Fort in Hyderabad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which Qutb Shahi sultan built the fort?

  1. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah

  2. Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah

  3. Abdullah Qutb Shah

  4. Abul Hasan Qutb Shah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Golconda Fort in Hyderabad was built by the Qutb Shahi sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in the 16th century CE.

The Charminar in Hyderabad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Which Qutb Shahi sultan built the monument?

  1. Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah

  2. Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah

  3. Abdullah Qutb Shah

  4. Abul Hasan Qutb Shah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Charminar in Hyderabad was built by the Qutb Shahi sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in the 16th century CE.

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