1. Which building is known as “White Marble Mughal Architecture”?
a) Taj Mahal
b) Khajurao
c) Hampi
d) Ajanta
2. Which temples are well known for their Nagara style symbolism and erotic figures and sculptures?
a) Aksardham
b) Khajuraho
c) Hampi
d) Ajanta
3. Which heritage site depict the fine Dravidian style of art and Architecture?
a) Aksardham
b) Khajuraho
c) Hampi
d) Ajanta
4. Name the heritage site consist of the finest masterpieces of 31 rock cut Buddhist cave monuments, paintings and sculpture?
a) Khajuraho
b) Hampi
c) Ajanta
d) Ellora
5. Which caves are well known for their Indian-rock cut architecture?
a) Khajuraho
b) Hampi
c) Ajanta
d) Ellora
6. Which is the most holy pilgrimage spot for the Buddhists?
a) Khajuraho
b) Bodh Gaya
c) Ajanta
d) Ellora
7. Which world heritage site was built by king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty ?
a) Khajuraho
b) Bodh Gaya
c) Ajanta
d) Sun Temple
8. What was built by emperor Shah Jahan when he shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi?
a) Taj
b) Qutub minar
c) Red fort
d) Sanchi
9. Which of the following is the oldest stone structures in India?
a) Taj
b) Qutub minar
c) Red ford
d) Sanchi
10. The Brihadisvara Temple, the Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram and the Airavatesvara Temple are the part of which heritage site?
a) Chola temple
b) Sun temple
c) Khajuraho
d) Bodh gaya
11. In which state Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary is located?
a) M.P.
b) Orrisa
c) Assam
d) Nagaland
12. Which is the world’s largest mangrove forest reserve?
a) Sundarbans
b) Kaziranga
c) Ajanta
d) Western ghat
13. Which World Heritage Sites in India was built by Begum Bega?
a) Humayun’s Tomb
b) Taj Mahal
c) Red Ford
d) Qutub Minar
14. Name an astronomical observatory built in 18th century Rajasthan.
a) Red Ford
b) Qutub Minar
c) Jantar Mantar
d) None of these
15. Who was the first Sultan of Delhi to shift to Agra and live in the fort?
a) Sikander Lodi
b) Akbar
c) Humayun
d) Muhamman Burie
16. The name of the city itself denotes the victory. Name the city.
a) Delhi
b) Amritsar
c) Fatehpur
d) Chittor
17. Which heritage site well known for its Stepped Corridors, Sculptures and Stone Carvings in the Well?
a) Buland Darwaza
b) Rani ki vav
c) Pattadakal
d) Sun temple
18. Where Ellora caves are situated?
a) Madhya Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Rajasthan
19. Where are The Elephanta Caves situated in India?
a) Kerala
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Maharashtra
d) Madhya Pradesh
20. Which heritage site is famous for its Chalukya style of architecture?
a) Buland Darwaza
b) Rani ki vav
c) Pattadakal
d) Sun temple
21. Which of the following is not true about elephant caves?
a) In 1987, Elephanta Caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
b) Caves are made from solid rock.
c) Portuguese renamed these caves as Elephanta
d) These caves are excavated during 11th century.
22. Which was a centre of learning and a Buddhist monastery from 3rd century BCE to the 13th century CE?
a) Red Ford
b) Qutub Minar
c) Jantar Mantar
d) Nalanda
23. Which railway station was built by Frederick William Stevens with the inspiration from Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival architecture and traditional Mughal buildings?
a) Mountain Railways of India
b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
c) Delhi railway station
d) None
24. Name The railways of India comprise of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and the Kalka-Shimla Railway and are a part of the World Heritage Sites?
a) Mountain Railways of India
b) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
c) Delhi railway station
d) None
25. Who was the first Muslim ruler of Delhi?
a) Akhbar
b) Humayun
c) Qutub-ud-din Aibak
d) None of above
26. Which is famous for its unique Rajput Military Defense Architecture?
a) Hill fort
b) Qutub Minar
c) Jantar Mantar
d) Nalanda
27. Which is the place where were the earliest traces of human life on Indian subcontinent was discovered?
a) Kaziranga
b) Sundarbans
c) Manas wild life
d) Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
28. Which of the following UNESCO World Heritage sites in India?
a) Kaziranga
b) Sundarbans
c) Manas wild life
d) Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
29. Name the world heritage site Among World’s Ten “Hottest Biodiversity Hotspots”, Includes many National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Reserve Forests.?
a) Kaziranga
b) Sundarbans
c) Manas wild life
d) Western ghats
