The Charminar is located in which Indian city? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Charminar is located in which Indian city?
A. Hyderabad
B. Mumbai
C. Ahmedabad
D. Delhi
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Charminar was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 at the centre of Hyderabad, and its four minarets give the city its iconic landmark.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The historical fort 'Jaisalmer Fort' in Rajasthan is uniquely known by which popular architectural name due to its yellow sandstone camouflage?
A. Taragarh Fort
B. Mehrangarh Fort
C. Sonavilla Fort
D. Sonar Qila (Golden Fort)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Jaisalmer Fort is famously called 'Sonar Qila' or the Golden Fort because its massive yellow sandstone walls take on a brilliant golden hue at sunset.

Question #2
The spectacular Vittala Temple complex at Hampi, renowned for its 56 musical pillars and iconic stone chariot, was patronized heavily by which Vijayanagara monarch?
A. Krishnadevaraya
B. Devaraya II
C. Harihara I
D. Achyuta Deva Raya

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
While its construction began earlier, the Vittala Temple was heavily expanded and embellished under the reign of Emperor Krishnadevaraya (1509–1529 AD) of the Tuluva dynasty.

Question #3
The historic 'Vishwa Shanti Stupa' (World Peace Pagoda), a massive white dome monument inaugurated in 1969, is located atop Ratnagiri hill in which city?
A. Bodh Gaya
B. Rajgir
C. Sarnath
D. Vaishali

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Vishwa Shanti Stupa is a prominent Buddhist peace monument built atop Ratnagiri Hill in Rajgir, Bihar, initiated by Fujii Guruji.