- 1. The Taj Mahal is an iconic white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj Mahal was completed in 1653 and is considered a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. The monument is known for its stunning beauty and intricate details, with its symmetrical layout, impressive domes, and intricate marble inlays. The Taj Mahal is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most recognizable and cherished landmarks in the world.
Who commissioned the Taj Mahal?
A) Aurangzeb
B) Shah Jahan
C) Babur
D) Akbar
- 2. In which city is the Taj Mahal located?
A) Delhi
B) Jaipur
C) Agra
D) Mumbai
- 3. For whom was the Taj Mahal built?
A) Mumtaz Mahal
B) Anarkali
C) Noor Jahan
D) Jodha Bai
- 4. What type of structure is the Taj Mahal?
A) Mausoleum
B) Fort
C) Palace
D) Temple
- 5. What material was used to build the Taj Mahal?
A) Limestone
B) White marble
C) Granite
D) Red sandstone
- 6. What river flows near the Taj Mahal?
A) Brahmaputra
B) Indus
C) Yamuna
D) Ganges
- 7. What does the Taj Mahal symbolize?
A) Power
B) Victory
C) Spirituality
D) Love
- 8. How many minarets are there at the Taj Mahal?
A) 6
B) 4
C) 2
D) 8
- 9. What precious stone was used in the inlay work of the Taj Mahal?
A) Diamond
B) Ruby
C) Emerald
D) Lapis lazuli
- 10. Which architectural style is predominant in the design of the Taj Mahal?
A) Islamic
B) Mughal
C) Rajput
D) Persian
- 11. What is the central dome of the Taj Mahal made of?
A) Marble
B) Copper
C) Silver
D) Gold
- 12. Which direction does the main entrance of the Taj Mahal face?
A) North
B) West
C) East
D) South
- 13. How many years did it take to build the Taj Mahal?
A) 40
B) 10
C) 5
D) 22
- 14. What is the name of the garden in front of the Taj Mahal?
A) Kew
B) Versailles
C) Zen
D) Charbagh
- 15. Who was Mumtaz Mahal to Shah Jahan?
A) Wife
B) Mother
C) Daughter
D) Sister
- 16. What was the original name of Mumtaz Mahal before her marriage?
A) Jahanara Begum
B) Nur Mahal
C) Noor Jahan
D) Arjumand Banu Begum
- 17. Who ended Shah Jahan's house arrest and allowed him to view the Taj Mahal from Agra Fort?
A) Akbar
B) Jahangir
C) Aurangzeb
D) Bahadur Shah I
- 18. Who is credited with the restoration and preservation of the Taj Mahal in the 20th century?
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Lord Curzon
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Mahatma Gandhi
- 19. During which season does the Taj Mahal appear ivory white in moonlight?
A) Winter
B) Autumn
C) Summer
D) Spring
- 20. Who designed the Taj Mahal?
A) Ustad Ahmad Lahauri
B) I. M. Pei
C) Frank Lloyd Wright
D) Le Corbusier
- 21. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site designation does the Taj Mahal hold?
A) Cultural
B) None
C) Natural
D) Mixed
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