Monuments of North India

By Lohit Akshay

Monuments of North India

Multiple Choice

Where are The Elephanta Caves situated in India?

• Madhya Pradesh

• Maharashtra

• Tamil Nadu

• Kerala

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about elephanta caves?

• These caves were excavated during 11th century.

• Portuguese renamed these caves as Elephanta

• In 1987, Elephanta Caves were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Caves are made from solid rock.

Maharashtra. The Elephanta caves are located on an island in the City, not very far from the city of Mumbai. The chain of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island is also known as Gharapuri. There are numerous archaeological remains which offer us a glimpse into the rich. cultural past of Indian civilization. These caves are famous for their rock-cut sculptures and carvings depicting Shiva as the Creator and the Destroyer of the Universe.

Multiple Choice

Which world heritage site was built by king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty ?

• Khajurahob

• Bodh gaya

• Sun Temple

• Ajantad

Sun temple. Not very far from the popular beach town of Puri, the Sun Temple at Konark is a 13th century temple situated in Konark, Odissha. It was built by king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in around AD 1250. The Sun temple is in the shape of a gigantic chariot with carved stone wheel, pillars and walls and is led by 6 enormously carved horses. It’s also considered to be one of the largest brahmin sanctuaries in India.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the oldest stone structures in India?

• Taj Mahal

• Qutub minar

• Red fort

• Sanchi

Sanchi. The Buddhist Monuments located at Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh are a World Heritage Site in India and they are the oldest stone structures in India. Originally commissioned by emperor Ashoka in 3rd century BCE, the Sanchi Stupa is located 46 kilometer north-east of Bhopal. Its core was a hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of Buddha and was crowned by the Chatra which symbolizes rank. The stupa was vandalized during 2nd century BCE and renovated during the Satavahana Period when the gateways and the balustrade were built and colored.

Multiple Choice

Which is the most holy pilgrimage spot for the Buddhists?

• Bodh gaya

• Ajanta

• Khajuraho

• Ellora

Bodh Gaya. Bodh Gaya is located almost 96 kilometrese away from Patna, Bihar and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in India. It’s an important religious centre for the Buddhists as this was the place where Mahatma Buddha attained enlightenment.

Multiple Choice

Name an astronomical observatory built in 18th century Rajasthan.

• Red Fort

• Qutub Minar

• Jantar Mantar

• None of these

Jantar Mantar. The Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory built in 18th century Rajasthan. It is an astronomical observatory which was built by the Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh of Rajasthan in 1738 CE. It is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments including world’s largest stone Sundial. All these instruments are man-made.

Multiple Choice

Who built Qutab Minar?

• Akhbar

• Qutub-ud-din Aibak

• Humayun

• None of them

Qutub-ud-din Aibak.One of the most popular World Heritage Sites in India, the Qutub Minar was built in 1193 by the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, Qutub-ud-din Aibak of the Mamluk Dynasty, after defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu Kingdom. The Qutub Minar is one of the several other buildings located within the Qutub complex, and it occupies the centre stage mainly due to it’s height. It is 73 meter tall and has a diameter of 15 m at the base and 2.5 m at the top. It was built by Aibak to honor the famous Sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki.

Multiple Choice

Which is the place where were the earliest traces of human life on Indian subcontinent was discovered?

• Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka

• Manas Wildlife

• Sundarbans Delta

• Kaziranga

Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka. Declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2003, the Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka is the place were the earliest traces of human life on Indian subcontinent was discovered. They’re located at the foothills of the Vindhaya Mountains in the Deccan Plateau and are an archaeological site for the Mesolithic period (more than 100,000 years ago) and thus indicates the beginning of the South Asian Stone Age.