1. The Sanchi Stupa was originally built by which ruler?
A) Ashoka
B) Chandragupta Maurya
C) Harsha
D) Samudragupta
Answer: A
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
B) Delhi
D) Hyderabad
Answer: B
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Explanation: Declared in 2017, Ahmedabad became India’s first World Heritage City for its historic walled town and Indo-Islamic architecture.