The 'Bahá'í House of Worship' in New Delhi, popularly known as the Lotus Temple due to its flowerlike shape, was designed by an architect of which nationality? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Bahá'í House of Worship' in New Delhi, popularly known as the Lotus Temple due to its flowerlike shape, was designed by an architect of which nationality?
A. Egyptian
B. British
C. Canadian
D. Iranian
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Lotus Temple was designed by an Iranian-Canadian architect named Fariborz Sahba, and was opened to the public in December 1986.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
In which city is the Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, located?
A. Jaipur
B. Hyderabad
C. Delhi
D. Agra

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Qutub Minar is located in Delhi. It was started by Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1193 CE and completed by his successors.

Question #2
The Konark Sun Temple is designed as a chariot with how many stone wheels?
A. 8
B. 24
C. 16
D. 12

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Konark Sun Temple has 24 intricately carved stone wheels (12 pairs), each about 3 metres in diameter, symbolising the chariot of the Sun God.

Question #3
The ancient site 'Group of Monuments at Pattadakal' is located along the scenic banks of which river in Karnataka?
A. Gataprabha River
B. Malaprabha River
C. Krishna River
D. Tungabhadra River

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Pattadakal monuments are situated on the left bank of the Malaprabha River, an important tributary of the Krishna River.