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Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams- History & Culture 12 Aug 2024

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Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams- History & Culture

Q1:

Consider the following statements related to Sher Shah's tomb:

1. This tomb is on a high platform in the middle of a lake.

2. This tomb was built by his son Islam Shah.

3. The architect of this mausoleum was Mir Muhammad Aliwal Khan.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

Answer: B

Explanation:

The most important work of Sher Shah is his tomb situated on a high platform in the middle of a lake in Sasaram, Bihar, which has a wonderful blend of Indian and Islamic art. The architect of this mausoleum was Mir Muhammad Alibal Khan. Hence, statements 1 and 3 are incorrect, while statement 2 is incorrect.


                            

Q2:

Consider the following statements related to Humayun's Tomb.

1. The architect of this tomb was Mirza Ghiyas.

2. Its dome is made of red sandstone.

3. The first use of the Charbagh system was in Humayun's tomb.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

A: Only one

B: Only two

C: All three

D: None

Answer: B

Explanation:

Humayun's Tomb was built by Akbar's stepmother Haji Begum under the supervision of Persian architect Malik Mirza Ghiyas. The dome of this tomb is made of marble. This tomb is situated on a high platform in a garden made in the shape of a geometric quadrangle. This is the first architectural monument built on the Char Bagh system. Hence, statements 1 and 3 are correct while statement 2 is incorrect.


                            

Q3:

Consider the following statements:

1. Moti Masjid of Agra was built by Aurangzeb.

2. Moti Masjid of Delhi was built by Jahanara.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 only

B: 2 only

C: Both 1 and 2

D: Neither 1, nor 2

Answer: D

Explanation:

Moti Masjid of Agra was built during the reign of Shahjahan by his daughter Jahanara. It is made of white marble. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.


Moti Masjid of Delhi was built by Aurangzeb. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.


                            

Q4:

Who among the following translated Ramayana into Persian during the reign of Shahjahan?

A: Haji Sirhindi

B: Ibn Haran

C: Mohammad Kazim

D: Kavindracharya

Answer: B

Explanation:

During the reign of Shahjahan, Ibn Haran had translated Ramayana into Persian language. Hence, option (b) is correct.


                            

Q5:

Which of the following painters had painted the portrait of the Shah of Iran?

A: Abdul Samad

B: Vishandas

C: Mansoor

D: Daulat

Answer: B

Explanation:

Vishandas was a famous painter during the reign of Jahangir. Jahangir had sent Vishandas to make a portrait of the Shah of Persia. Hence, option (b) is correct.