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. Iranian
B. Canadian
C. Egyptian
D. British
Answer: Option A
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
The spectacular 'Jallianwala Bagh' memorial flame pylon is constructed from which specific stone variety?
A. Red stone from Rajasthan (Dholpur sandstone)
B. White marble from Makrana
C. Local Punjabi bricks
D. Grey granite from Karnataka

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The central tragic flame monument at Jallianwala Bagh is built from premium red sandstone shipped from the Dholpur quarries of Rajasthan.

Question #2
The historic 'Hazarduari Palace' features a world-renowned museum armory. Which historic weapon of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah is preserved there?
A. His heavy war shield
B. His personal state sword
C. His brass cannon sets
D. His steel helmet

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The museum inside Hazarduari Palace preserves the authentic personal sword used by Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah during the Battle of Plassey.

Question #3
The historical structure 'Chor Minar' (Tower of Thieves), where heads of executed thieves were displayed on spikes, is located in which locality of Delhi?
A. Shahpur Jat
B. Nizamuddin
C. Hauz Khas
D. Mehrauli

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Chor Minar is a 13th-century minaret with 225 holes, located near Hauz Khas in New Delhi, built during the reign of Alauddin Khalji.