1. The Sanchi Stupa was originally built by which ruler?
a) Ashoka
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Harsha
d) Samudragupta
Answer: a) Ashoka
Explanation: Emperor Ashoka built the Great Stupa at Sanchi (Madhya Pradesh) in the 3rd century BCE to house Buddha’s relics.
2. The Ajanta Caves are located in which Indian state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Bihar
d) Odisha
Answer: a) Maharashtra
Explanation: Ajanta Caves (2nd century BCE–6th century CE) near Aurangabad are famous for Buddhist murals and Jataka tales.
3. The Ellora Caves are famous for –
a) Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples
b) Hindu temples only
c) Jain temples only
d) Buddhist monasteries only
Answer: a) Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples
Explanation: Ellora represents India’s religious harmony through 34 rock-cut temples and monasteries.
4. The Kailasa Temple at Ellora was built by –
a) Rashtrakutas
b) Cholas
c) Pandyas
d) Mauryas
Answer: a) Rashtrakutas
Explanation: The Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) was built by King Krishna I of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
5. The Sun Temple of Konark represents –
a) A chariot of the Sun God
b) A palace
c) A Buddhist monastery
d) A pyramid
Answer: a) A chariot of the Sun God
Explanation: Built in the 13th century by Narasimhadeva I (Eastern Ganga dynasty), it has 12 wheels and 7 horses symbolizing time and days.
6. The Iron Pillar near Qutub Minar was built by –
a) Chandragupta II
b) Ashoka
c) Samudragupta
d) Harshavardhana
Answer: a) Chandragupta II
Explanation: The Iron Pillar of Mehrauli (Delhi) stands rust-free for 1600 years — testament to advanced metallurgy of Gupta era.
7. The Brihadeeswara Temple is located at –
a) Thanjavur
b) Madurai
c) Kanchipuram
d) Tiruchirapalli
Answer: a) Thanjavur
Explanation: Built by Rajaraja Chola I (1010 CE), it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
8. The Lingaraja Temple is dedicated to –
a) Vishnu
b) Shiva
c) Durga
d) Krishna
Answer: b) Shiva
Explanation: Located in Bhubaneswar (Odisha), it’s one of the finest examples of Kalinga-style architecture.
9. The Dilwara Temples are located on –
a) Mount Abu
b) Udaipur
c) Jaisalmer
d) Ajmer
Answer: a) Mount Abu
Explanation: Jain temples of white marble (11th–13th century CE) known for exquisite carvings.
10. The Khajuraho Temples were built by –
a) Chola kings
b) Chandela kings
c) Rashtrakutas
d) Guptas
Answer: b) Chandela kings
Explanation: Built between 950–1050 CE, Khajuraho temples (Madhya Pradesh) are known for erotic and divine sculptures.
11. The Great Living Chola Temples include Brihadeeswara, Airavatesvara, and –
a) Kailasanatha Temple
b) Gangaikondacholapuram Temple
c) Meenakshi Temple
d) Somnath Temple
Answer: b) Gangaikondacholapuram Temple
Explanation: These three form the UNESCO-listed Great Living Chola Temples in Tamil Nadu.
12. The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are located in –
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Rajasthan
c) Odisha
d) Chhattisgarh
Answer: a) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Bhimbetka near Bhopal shows prehistoric cave paintings — UNESCO site.
13. The Rani ki Vav (Queen’s Stepwell) is located in –
a) Gujarat
b) Rajasthan
c) Maharashtra
d) Karnataka
Answer: a) Gujarat
Explanation: Rani ki Vav (Patan) was built by Queen Udayamati in memory of King Bhimdev I — UNESCO World Heritage Site (2014).
14. The Shore Temple is located at –
a) Mahabalipuram
b) Kanchipuram
c) Rameswaram
d) Tanjore
Answer: a) Mahabalipuram
Explanation: The Pallava-era Shore Temple (Tamil Nadu) overlooks the Bay of Bengal — built by Narasimhavarman II.
15. The Vittala Temple complex, famous for its stone chariot, is located in –
a) Hampi
b) Belur
c) Halebidu
d) Mysuru
Answer: a) Hampi
Explanation: Built during the Vijayanagara Empire, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
16. Sarnath Stupa is associated with –
a) Buddha’s birth
b) Buddha’s enlightenment
c) Buddha’s first sermon
d) Buddha’s death
Answer: c) Buddha’s first sermon
Explanation: Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath near Varanasi (Deer Park).
17. The Bodh Gaya Temple (Mahabodhi Temple) is associated with –
a) Birth of Buddha
b) Enlightenment of Buddha
c) Nirvana of Buddha
d) First sermon
Answer: b) Enlightenment of Buddha
Explanation: At Bodh Gaya (Bihar), Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
18. The Jagannath Temple at Puri is dedicated to –
a) Vishnu
b) Jagannath (form of Krishna)
c) Shiva
d) Sury
Answer: b) Jagannath (form of Krishna)
Explanation: Built by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva (12th century CE) — site of annual Rath Yatra.
19. The Mahabaleshwar Temple in Gokarna is dedicated to –
a) Vishnu
b) Shiva
c) Surya
d) Ganesha
Answer: b) Shiva
Explanation: It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, located in Karnataka.
20. The Martand Sun Temple is located in –
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Punjab
d) Haryana
Answer: b) Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation: Built by King Lalitaditya (8th century CE), now in ruins.
21. The Gol Gumbaz in Karnataka is the mausoleum of –
a) Akbar
b) Muhammad Adil Shah
c) Tipu Sultan
d) Krishnadevaraya
Answer: b) Muhammad Adil Shah
Explanation: Gol Gumbaz (Bijapur) has one of the world’s largest domes and an echoing whispering gallery.
22. The Qutub Minar was built to commemorate –
a) Victory over Prithviraj Chauhan
b) Beginning of Muslim rule in India
c) Foundation of Delhi city
d) End of Delhi Sultanate
Answer: b) Beginning of Muslim rule in India
Explanation: Built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak (1199 CE) after Muhammad Ghori’s victory.
23. The Alai Darwaza is part of which monument complex?
a) Fatehpur Sikri
b) Qutub Minar Complex
c) Red Fort
d) Tughlaqabad
Answer: b) Qutub Minar Complex
Explanation: Alai Darwaza (1311 CE) built by Alauddin Khilji is India’s first true Islamic arch structure.
24. The Tughlaqabad Fort was built by –
a) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
b) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
c) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
d) Alauddin Khilji
Answer: a) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
Explanation: Built around 1321 CE — known for sloping walls and Indo-Islamic fort architecture.
25. The Lotus Temple in Delhi belongs to which religion?
a) Buddhism
b) Bahá’í Faith
c) Jainism
d) Sikhism
Answer: b) Bahá’í Faith
Explanation: Constructed in 1986, it is a Bahá’í House of Worship symbolizing unity and peace.
26. The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor –
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: c) Shah Jahan
Explanation: The Taj Mahal (Agra, 1632–53) was built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal. It is made of white marble and represents Mughal architectural perfection.
27. The architect of the Taj Mahal was –
a) Ustad Isa Khan
b) Ustad Ahmad Lahauri
c) Mir Taqi
d) Abdur Rahim
Answer: b) Ustad Ahmad Lahauri
Explanation: Ustad Ahmad Lahauri is generally credited as the chief architect of the Taj Mahal complex.
28. The Red Fort in Delhi was built by –
a) Akbar
b) Shah Jahan
c) Aurangzeb
d) Humayun
Answer: b) Shah Jahan
Explanation: Built in 1648 CE, the Red Fort (Lal Qila) served as the main Mughal residence for 200 years.
29. The Agra Fort was built by –
a) Akbar
b) Babur
c) Humayun
d) Shah Jahan
Answer: a) Akbar
Explanation: Akbar constructed Agra Fort (1565 CE) using red sandstone. Shah Jahan later added marble structures inside.
30. The Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri was built by Akbar to commemorate .
a) Victory over Gujarat
b) Birth of Jahangir
c) Marriage to Jodha Bai
d) Founding of a new capital
Answer: a) Victory over Gujarat
Explanation: Built in 1601 CE, Buland Darwaza (“Gate of Magnificence”) is the tallest gateway in India.
31. The Fatehpur Sikri city was founded by –
a) Babur
b) Akbar
c) Shah Jahan
d) Jahangir
Answer: b) Akbar
Explanation: Built around 1571 CE near Agra, Fatehpur Sikri served as Akbar’s capital for nearly 15 years.
32. The Panch Mahal at Fatehpur Sikri served as –
a) A mosque
b) A pleasure palace and viewing gallery
c) Treasury
d) Tomb
Answer: b) A pleasure palace and viewing gallery
Explanation: The five-storied open structure was used for royal recreation and viewing processions.
33. The Jama Masjid at Delhi was built by –
a) Akbar
b) Shah Jahan
c) Aurangzeb
d) Bahadur Shah I
Answer: b) Shah Jahan
Explanation: Built between 1644–1656, Delhi’s Jama Masjid is India’s largest mosque.
34. The Bibi ka Maqbara in Aurangabad is often called the “Taj Mahal of the Deccan.” It was built by –
a) Aurangzeb
b) Azam Shah
c) Shah Jahan
d) Akbar II
Answer: b) Azam Shah
Explanation: Built by Azam Shah, son of Aurangzeb, in memory of his mother Dilras Banu Begum.
35. The Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) inside the Red Fort was built by –
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: c) Shah Jahan
Explanation: The Moti Masjid, made of white marble, reflects elegance and purity of Mughal art.
36. The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore was built by –
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: d) Aurangzeb
Explanation: Built in 1673 CE, it was the largest mosque in the world for nearly 300 years.
37. The Tomb of Humayun was built by –
a) Akbar
b) Haji Begum
c) Shah Jahan
d) Jahangir
Answer: b) Haji Begum
Explanation: Humayun’s widow Haji Begum commissioned this tomb (1565 CE) in Delhi — the first garden-tomb in India.
38. The architectural style of Humayun’s Tomb is an early example of –
a) Indo-Aryan architecture
b) Indo-Islamic architecture
c) Indo-Persian architecture
d) Dravidian architecture
Answer: c) Indo-Persian architecture
Explanation: It blends Persian double-dome and Charbagh (four-part garden) concepts.
39. The Itimad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb (Baby Taj) was built by –
a) Noor Jahan
b) Mumtaz Mahal
c) Shah Jahan
d) Jahangir
Answer: a) Noor Jahan
Explanation: Built in memory of her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, it’s regarded as the first Mughal monument in white marble.
40. The Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar was built by –
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: b) Jahangir
Explanation: Jahangir built the garden for his queen Nur Jahan in 1619 CE — perfect example of Mughal Charbagh layout.
41. The Bibi-ka-Bagh in Aurangabad is related to which Mughal ruler?
a) Akbar
b) Shah Jahan
c) Aurangzeb
d) Bahadur Shah I
Answer: c) Aurangzeb
Explanation: The garden houses the tomb built by Aurangzeb’s son Azam Shah for his mother.
42. The Jama Masjid of Fatehpur Sikri was built under which emperor?
a) Babur
b) Akbar
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: b) Akbar
Explanation: Built between 1571–1574 CE, it is among India’s largest mosques, within Fatehpur Sikri complex.
43. The Pearl Mosque (Moti Masjid) inside Agra Fort was built by –
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Aurangzeb
Answer: c) Shah Jahan
Explanation: Constructed in 1654, this white marble mosque symbolized spiritual purity.
44. The Tomb of Sher Shah Suri is located in –
a) Delhi
b) Sasaram
c) Agra
d) Kannauj
Answer: b) Sasaram
Explanation: Built in red sandstone in Bihar, it stands in the middle of an artificial lake — Indo-Afghan style.
45. The Purana Qila (Old Fort) in Delhi was built by –
a) Babur
b) Humayun
c) Sher Shah Suri
d) Both (b) and (c)
Answer: d) Both (b) and (c)
Explanation: Initiated by Humayun (as Dinpanah) and modified by Sher Shah Suri — shows early Afghan architecture.
46. The Golconda Fort near Hyderabad was originally built by which dynasty?
a) Bahmani
b) Qutb Shahi
c) Mughal
d) Rashtrakuta
Answer: b) Qutb Shahi
Explanation: Built by the Qutb Shahi kings (16th century CE), it’s known for its acoustic architecture.
47. The Charminar in Hyderabad was built to commemorate –
a) A victory over Vijayanagara
b) End of a plague epidemic
c) Founding of Hyderabad city
d) Beginning of Qutb Shahi rule
Answer: b) End of a plague epidemic
Explanation: Built in 1591 CE by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah as a symbol of gratitude after the city was freed from plague.
48. The Gol Gumbaz dome (Bijapur) is remarkable because –
a) It has no pillars supporting it
b) It’s made of white marble
c) It contains Mughal tombs
d) It’s the world’s largest minaret
Answer: a) It has no pillars supporting it
Explanation: The dome (44 m diameter) rests on pendentives and creates a whispering gallery effect.
49. The Bara Imambara in Lucknow was built by –
a) Akbar
b) Asaf-ud-Daula
c) Shah Alam
d) Bahadur Shah
Answer: b) Asaf-ud-Daula
Explanation: Built in 1784 CE during a famine, it includes the famous Bhool Bhulaiya (maze) and large arched hall.
50. The Jama Masjid of Agra was built by –
a) Akbar
b) Shah Jahan
c) Aurangzeb
d) Jahangir
Answer: b) Shah Jahan
Explanation: Built in 1648 CE, it is dedicated to his daughter Jahanara Begum and lies opposite Agra Fort.
51. The India Gate in New Delhi was designed by –
a) Herbert Baker
b) Le Corbusier
c) Edwin Lutyens
d) Charles Correa
Answer: c) Edwin Lutyens
Explanation: Completed in 1931, India Gate commemorates 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I.
52. The Gateway of India in Mumbai was built to commemorate –
a) The arrival of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911
b) India’s Independence
c) End of British Rule
d) The 1857 Revolt
Answer: a) The arrival of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911
Explanation: Constructed in 1924, it’s a mix of Indo-Saracenic and Islamic architectural styles.
53. The Victoria Memorial in Kolkata was built in memory of –
a) Queen Elizabeth I
b) Queen Victoria
c) Queen Anne
d) Queen Catherine
Answer: b) Queen Victoria
Explanation: Designed by William Emerson (1906–21), it is a blend of Mughal and European architectural styles.
54. The Parliament House (Sansad Bhavan) in New Delhi was designed by –
a) Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker
b) Le Corbusier
c) Charles Correa
d) Walter Burley Griffin
Answer: a) Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker
Explanation: Completed in 1927, it has a circular design symbolizing democracy and continuity.
55. The Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House) was originally built as –
a) Parliament House
b) Viceroy’s House
c) Government Secretariat
d) Supreme Court
Answer: b) Viceroy’s House
Explanation: Built in 1929 by Edwin Lutyens, it served as the residence of the British Viceroy; today it’s India’s Presidential palace.
56. The Connaught Place in Delhi was named after –
a) A British architect
b) The Duke of Connaught
c) An Indian reformer
d) British Governor-General
Answer: b) The Duke of Connaught
Explanation: Built between 1929–33, it’s a circular shopping complex named after Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught.
57. The Howrah Bridge in Kolkata was renamed as –
a) Vidyasagar Setu
b) Rabindra Setu
c) Vivekananda Setu
d) Netaji Setu
Answer: b) Rabindra Setu
Explanation: Opened in 1943, it was renamed Rabindra Setu in 1965 after poet Rabindranath Tagore.
58. The Victoria Terminus (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) is located in –
a) Chennai
b) Kolkata
c) Mumbai
d) Delhi
Answer: c) Mumbai
Explanation: Built in 1887, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a blend of Victorian Gothic and Indian styles.
59. The Prince of Wales Museum in Mumbai is now known as –
a) Nehru Museum
b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
c) Indian Museum
d) National Gallery of Modern Art
Answer: b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
Explanation: Established in 1905, it houses art, archaeology, and natural history collections.
60. The Fort St. George was established by the British in –
a) Bombay
b) Calcutta
c) Madras (Chennai)
d) Surat
Answer: c) Madras (Chennai)
Explanation: Built in 1644, it was the first British fort in India, marking the beginning of the Madras Presidency.
61. The Fort William in Kolkata was built by –
a) The British East India Company
b) Portuguese
c) Mughals
d) French
Answer: a) The British East India Company
Explanation: Built in 1696 and rebuilt after the Battle of Plassey (1757), it became the main British military base.
62. The St. Paul’s Cathedral in Kolkata was built during the reign of –
a) George IV
b) Queen Victoria
c) George V
d) Edward VII
Answer: b) Queen Victoria
Explanation: Completed in 1847, it is the first Episcopal Church built in the eastern world.
63. The Tomb of Lord Cornwallis is situated in –
a) Patna
b) Murshidabad
c) Ghazipur
d) Meerut
Answer: c) Ghazipur
Explanation: Built in memory of Lord Cornwallis (Governor-General, 1786–1793) who died in India in 1805.
64. The Jallianwala Bagh Memorial is located in –
a) Delhi
b) Lucknow
c) Amritsar
d) Lahore
Answer: c) Amritsar
Explanation: It commemorates the massacre of 13 April 1919, where hundreds of Indians were killed by General Dyer’s troops.
65. The Cellular Jail (Kala Pani) is located in –
a) Lakshadweep
b) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
c) Goa
d) Puducherry
Answer: b) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Explanation: Built in 1906 at Port Blair, it served as a colonial prison for Indian freedom fighters.
66. The Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi is located near –
a) Ahmedabad
b) Surat
c) Rajkot
d) Porbandar
Answer: a) Ahmedabad
Explanation: Established in 1917, it was Gandhi’s residence and headquarters for India’s freedom movement.
67. The Aga Khan Palace is located in –
a) Mumbai
b) Pune
c) Delhi
d) Hyderabad
Answer: b) Pune
Explanation: Built in 1892 by Sultan Aga Khan, it served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi during Quit India Movement.
68. The Jantar Mantar observatories were built by –
a) Maharaja Jai Singh II
b) Akbar
c) Sawai Man Singh
d) Raja Todar Mal
Answer: a) Maharaja Jai Singh II
Explanation: Built between 1724–1734 in cities like Jaipur, Delhi, Ujjain, and Varanasi — for astronomical observations.
69. The Gateway of India faces which body of water?
a) Arabian Sea
b) Bay of Bengal
c) Indian Ocean
d) Gulf of Kutch
Answer: a) Arabian Sea
Explanation: Located on the Mumbai waterfront, it served as a ceremonial entrance for British officials.
70. The Vivekananda Rock Memorial was built in –
a) 1947
b) 1952
c) 1970
d) 1975
Answer: c) 1970
Explanation: Built at Kanyakumari in memory of Swami Vivekananda’s meditation there in 1892.
71. The Lotus Temple in Delhi was completed in –
a) 1976
b) 1986
c) 1990
d) 1995
Answer: b) 1986
Explanation: Bahá’í House of Worship designed by Fariborz Sahba, symbolizing purity and equality.
72. The Statue of Unity is dedicated to –
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
c) B.R. Ambedkar
d) Bhagat Singh
Answer: b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation: Inaugurated in 2018 in Gujarat, it is the world’s tallest statue (182 m) designed by Ram V. Sutar.
73. The Sabarmati Riverfront is located in –
a) Vadodara
b) Ahmedabad
c) Surat
d) Rajkot
Answer: b) Ahmedabad
Explanation: A modern urban renewal project along the Sabarmati River, inaugurated in 2012.
74. The Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru houses –
a) The Karnataka State Legislature
b) The Supreme Court
c) The President’s Office
d) The Planning Commission
Answer: a) The Karnataka State Legislature
Explanation: Built in 1956, it combines Dravidian, Rajasthani, and Indo-Saracenic architectural styles.
75. The Hussain Sagar Buddha Statue is located in –
a) Pune
b) Hyderabad
c) Chennai
d) Bengaluru
Answer: b) Hyderabad
Explanation: Built on an island in Hussain Sagar Lake, it is one of the largest monolithic Buddha statues in India.
76. How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does India have (as of 2024)?
a) 38
b) 40
c) 42
d) 44
Answer: c) 42
Explanation: India has 42 World Heritage Sites (34 cultural, 7 natural, 1 mixed), making it one of the top countries globally.
77. The first Indian sites inscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage list (1983) were –
a) Ajanta, Ellora, and Agra Fort
b) Khajuraho, Hampi, and Konark
c) Red Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, and Sanchi
d) Taj Mahal, Ajanta, and Ellora
Answer: a) Ajanta, Ellora, and Agra Fort
Explanation: These sites were among the earliest Indian entries in UNESCO’s list in 1983.
78. The Taj Mahal is included under which category of UNESCO site?
a) Natural
b) Cultural
c) Mixed
d) Historical Monument
Answer: b) Cultural
Explanation: The Taj Mahal is listed as a Cultural World Heritage Site for its architectural brilliance and universal value.
79. The Group of Monuments at Hampi are located in –
a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Karnataka
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Kerala
Answer: b) Karnataka
Explanation: Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire (14th–16th centuries) — known for the Virupaksha and Vittala Temples.
80. The Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO site famous for –
a) Royal Bengal Tigers
b) One-horned Rhinoceros
c) Asiatic Lions
d) Elephants
Answer: b) One-horned Rhinoceros
Explanation: Located in Assam, Kaziranga shelters two-thirds of the world’s one-horned rhino population.
81. The Sun Temple of Konark was included in the UNESCO list in –
a) 1983
b) 1985
c) 1987
d) 1990
Answer: a) 1983
Explanation: Konark Sun Temple (Odisha) is an architectural marvel representing the chariot of the Sun God.
82. The Hill Forts of Rajasthan include which of the following?
a) Mehrangarh, Jaisalmer, and Kumbhalgarh
b) Kumbhalgarh, Chittorgarh, and Amber
c) Jaisalmer, Junagarh, and Ranthambore
d) All of the above
Answer: b) Kumbhalgarh, Chittorgarh, and Amber
Explanation: The group includes Amber, Kumbhalgarh, Chittorgarh, Ranthambore, Gagron, and Jaisalmer forts.
83. The Great Living Chola Temples are located in –
a) Karnataka
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Kerala
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: They include Brihadeeswara (Thanjavur), Gangaikondacholapuram, and Airavatesvara Temples.
84. Dholavira, the Harappan city, is located in which state?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Haryana
d) Punjab
Answer: b) Gujarat
Explanation: Dholavira (Kutch) became a UNESCO site in 2021, showcasing advanced Indus Valley urban planning.
85. The Nalanda Mahavihara (University ruins) is located in –
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Bihar
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Odisha
Answer: b) Bihar
Explanation: Nalanda (5th–12th century CE) was one of the world’s oldest universities, visited by scholars like Hiuen Tsang.
86. The Group of Monuments at Pattadakal belong to which dynasty?
a) Chola
b) Chalukya
c) Pallava
d) Rashtrakuta
Answer: b) Chalukya
Explanation: Pattadakal (Karnataka) showcases early Chalukyan architecture, blending northern and southern styles.
87. The Fatehpur Sikri is famous for –
a) Jain Temples
b) Mughal architecture and Buland Darwaza
c) Buddhist caves
d) Chola sculptures
Answer: b) Mughal architecture and Buland Darwaza
Explanation: Fatehpur Sikri was Akbar’s capital (1571–1585) and is a UNESCO Cultural Site since 1986.
88. The Manas Wildlife Sanctuary is located in –
a) Assam
b) Sikkim
c) Uttarakhand
d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: a) Assam
Explanation: Manas is both a Tiger Reserve and Biosphere Reserve — famous for its diverse flora and fauna.
89. Valley of Flowers National Park is situated in –
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Jammu & Kashmir
d) Sikkim
Answer: b) Uttarakhand
Explanation: A UNESCO Natural Heritage Site known for alpine meadows and endemic Himalayan species.
90. The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram were built by –
a) Cholas
b) Pallavas
c) Pandyas
d) Cheras
Answer: b) Pallavas
Explanation: Built by Pallava kings like Narasimhavarman I — famous for Shore Temple and rock-cut caves.
91. The Statue of Unity is located near –
a) Narmada River
b) Sabarmati River
c) Tapi River
d) Godavari River
Answer: a) Narmada River
Explanation: It stands on Sadhu Bet Island near Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat.
92. The City Palace complex is located in –
a) Jaipur
b) Udaipur
c) Bikaner
d) Jodhpur
Answer: b) Udaipur
Explanation: Built by Maharana Udai Singh II, it overlooks Lake Pichola and reflects Rajput and Mughal design.
93. The Char Dham Temples include –
a) Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Yamunotri
b) Puri, Rameswaram, Dwarka, Badrinath
c) Rameswaram, Somnath, Kashi, Badrinath
d) Jagannath, Meenakshi, Kedarnath, Vaishno Devi
Answer: b) Puri, Rameswaram, Dwarka, Badrinath
Explanation: These four shrines represent India’s four directions — East, South, West, and North.
94. The Ajmer Sharif Dargah is associated with –
a) Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
b) Nizamuddin Auliya
c) Sheikh Salim Chishti
d) Hazrat Bal
Answer: a) Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
Explanation: Located in Rajasthan, it is one of the most revered Sufi shrines in India.
95. The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is located in –
a) Chandigarh
b) Amritsar
c) Ludhiana
d) Patiala
Answer: b) Amritsar
Explanation: Built by Guru Arjan Dev Ji, it’s the holiest shrine of Sikhism, with gold-plated walls and dome.
96. The Rumi Darwaza is a landmark monument of –
a) Delhi
b) Lucknow
c) Hyderabad
d) Agra
Answer: b) Lucknow
Explanation: Built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula (1784 CE), it exemplifies Awadhi architecture, also called the “Turkish Gate.”
97. The Rock Garden is located in –
a) Chandigarh
b) Delhi
c) Jaipur
d) Shimla
Answer: a) Chandigarh
Explanation: Created by Nek Chand using recycled materials — a world-famous example of eco-art.
98. The Sanchi Stupa represents which religion?
a) Jainism
b) Hinduism
c) Buddhism
d) Sikhism
Answer: c) Buddhism
Explanation: Built by Emperor Ashoka (3rd century BCE), it enshrines relics of the Buddha.
99. The Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) is located in –
a) Jaipur
b) Udaipur
c) Jaisalmer
d) Bikaner
Answer: a) Jaipur
Explanation: Built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh, designed by Lal Chand Ustad — known for its 953 jharokhas (windows).
100. The India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City is –
a) Delhi
b) Jaipur
c) Ahmedabad
d) Varanasi
Answer: c) Ahmedabad
Explanation: Declared in 2017, Ahmedabad became India’s first World Heritage City for its historic walled town and Indo-Islamic architecture.