Indian Architecture and Urban Art: Major Monuments

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Which of the following is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Red Fort

  4. Victoria Memorial


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Victoria Memorial is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while the Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, and Red Fort are.

The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. In which city is the Taj Mahal located?

  1. Agra

  2. Delhi

  3. Jaipur

  4. Mumbai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal is located in the city of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India.

The Qutub Minar is a minaret and victory tower located in Delhi, India. It was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the first Sultan of Delhi. What is the height of the Qutub Minar?

  1. 73 meters

  2. 110 meters

  3. 150 meters

  4. 185 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Qutub Minar is 73 meters (240 feet) high.

The Red Fort is a historical fort in Delhi, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. What is the area of the Red Fort?

  1. 254 acres

  2. 354 acres

  3. 454 acres

  4. 554 acres


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Red Fort covers an area of 254 acres (103 hectares).

The Victoria Memorial is a large marble building in Kolkata, India. It was built in memory of Queen Victoria, the Empress of India from 1876 to 1901. What is the height of the Victoria Memorial?

  1. 56 meters

  2. 66 meters

  3. 76 meters

  4. 86 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Victoria Memorial is 56 meters (184 feet) high.

The Gateway of India is a large basalt-made monument in Mumbai, India. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911. What is the height of the Gateway of India?

  1. 26 meters

  2. 36 meters

  3. 46 meters

  4. 56 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gateway of India is 26 meters (85 feet) high.

The Charminar is a monument and mosque located in Hyderabad, India. It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, in 1591. How many minarets does the Charminar have?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Charminar has four minarets, one at each corner of the building.

The Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, India. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. What is the height of the Hawa Mahal?

  1. 50 meters

  2. 60 meters

  3. 70 meters

  4. 80 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hawa Mahal is 50 meters (164 feet) high.

The Mysore Palace is a historical palace in Mysore, India. It was built by the Wodeyars, the rulers of Mysore, in the 14th century. What is the area of the Mysore Palace?

  1. 186,000 square feet

  2. 286,000 square feet

  3. 386,000 square feet

  4. 486,000 square feet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mysore Palace covers an area of 186,000 square feet (17,300 square meters).

The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Sun temple at Konark in the state of Odisha, India. What is the height of the Konark Sun Temple?

  1. 65 meters

  2. 75 meters

  3. 85 meters

  4. 95 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Konark Sun Temple is 65 meters (213 feet) high.

The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India. They were built by the Chandela dynasty between 950 and 1050 CE. How many temples are there in the Khajuraho Group of Monuments?

  1. 22

  2. 32

  3. 42

  4. 52


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 22 temples in the Khajuraho Group of Monuments.

The Ajanta Caves are 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. They were built by Buddhist monks between the 2nd century BCE and the 6th century CE. How many caves are there in the Ajanta Caves?

  1. 26

  2. 36

  3. 46

  4. 56


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 26 caves in the Ajanta Caves.

The Ellora Caves are 34 rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain cave temples located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. They were built between the 6th and 10th centuries CE. How many caves are there in the Ellora Caves?

  1. 16

  2. 26

  3. 36

  4. 46


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are 36 caves in the Ellora Caves.

The Elephanta Caves are a complex of cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. They are located on Elephanta Island, in Mumbai Harbour, India. How many caves are there in the Elephanta Caves?

  1. 5

  2. 7

  3. 9

  4. 11


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are 7 caves in the Elephanta Caves.

The Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist stupa located in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India. It was built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. What is the height of the Sanchi Stupa?

  1. 16 meters

  2. 26 meters

  3. 36 meters

  4. 46 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sanchi Stupa is 16 meters (52 feet) high.

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