The famous 'Golconda Fort', known for its acoustic diamond vault, was originally constructed by which dynasty before falling to the Qutb Shahis? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous 'Golconda Fort', known for its acoustic diamond vault, was originally constructed by which dynasty before falling to the Qutb Shahis?
A. Chola Dynasty
B. Bahmani Sultanate
C. Kakatiya Dynasty
D. Yadava Dynasty
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Golconda Fort was originally built by the Kakatiya Dynasty in the 13th century as a mud fort before it was later fortified with granite by the Qutb Shahi kings.

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Question #1
Who completed the construction of the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)?
A. Guru Ram Das
B. Guru Arjan Dev
C. Guru Hargobind
D. Guru Tegh Bahadur

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Guru Arjan Dev completed the construction of the Golden Temple in Amritsar, and he also installed the Guru Granth Sahib there.

Question #2
The monumental 'Buland Darwaza' at Fatehpur Sikri is made primarily of which building material?
A. Pure white Makrana marble blocks
B. Black basalt stone with plaster work
C. Granite blocks covered in lime mortar
D. Red and Buff Sandstone with white marble inlay

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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The historic monument 'Jal Mahal' (Water Palace) in Jaipur is situated in the middle of which artificial lake?
A. Fateh Sagar Lake
B. Pichola Lake
C. Man Sagar Lake
D. Ana Sagar Lake

Correct Answer: Option C


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