The beautiful 'Palace of Assemblies' and the iconic 'Open Hand Monument' in Chandigarh were designed by which legendary architect? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The beautiful 'Palace of Assemblies' and the iconic 'Open Hand Monument' in Chandigarh were designed by which legendary architect?
A. Charles-Édouard Jeanneret
B. Le Corbusier
C. Edwin Lutyens
D. Frank Lloyd Wright
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Capitol Complex of Chandigarh, including the Palace of Assemblies and the Open Hand Monument, was designed by Swiss-French master architect Le Corbusier.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
Which temple is known as the 'Temple of the Sun' in eastern India?
A. All of the above
B. Konark Sun Temple
C. Modhera Sun Temple
D. Martand Sun Temple

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is famously known as the Temple of the Sun.

Question #2
The historic 'Humayun's Tomb' complex contains a beautiful octagonal tomb known as the 'Tomb of Isa Khan'. Who was Isa Khan?
A. The chief physician of Humayun
B. A general of Akbar's army
C. The prime minister of Shah Jahan
D. A noble in the court of Sher Shah Suri

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Isa Khan Niyazi was a powerful Afghan noble in the court of Sher Shah Suri and his son Islam Shah Suri. His tomb predates Humayun's tomb by a few years.

Question #3
The rock-cut caves of Ellora represent a harmonious blend of which three major religious traditions?
A. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
B. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Ajivikism
C. Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism
D. Buddhism, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Ellora features 34 major rock-cut caves containing Hindu (Caves 17-29), Buddhist (Caves 1-12), and Jain (Caves 30-34) monuments built primarily during the Rashtrakuta and Yadava periods.