The famous iron pillar near the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi was integrated into the courtyard of which early historic mosque? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous iron pillar near the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi was integrated into the courtyard of which early historic mosque?
A. Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
B. Moti Masjid
C. Jama Masjid
D. Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Gupta-era iron pillar stands inside the courtyard of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, which was built by Qutb-ud-din Aibak using materials from older temples.

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Question #1
The iconic monument 'Gol Gumbaz' in Bijapur features a world-famous interior structural element known as:
A. The Whispering Gallery
B. The Lattice Vault
C. The Hanging Pylon
D. The Crystal Portal

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The interior dome of the Gol Gumbaz houses the 'Whispering Gallery'. Due to the building's acoustic design, even the softest sound made on one side can be clearly heard across the dome.

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Question #2
The 'Sufi' saint 'Nizamuddin Auliya' lived during the reign of which sultan?
A. None
B. Both
C. Alauddin Khalji
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Nizamuddin Auliya lived during the reigns of Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

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Which Mughal princess wrote the famous historical biography 'Humayun-nama', detailing the life and struggles of her brother Humayun?
A. Jahanara Begum
B. Roshanara Begum
C. Gulbadan Begum
D. Zeb-un-Nissa

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Gulbadan Begum, the daughter of Emperor Babur, wrote the 'Humayun-nama' following a direct request from her nephew, Emperor Akbar.

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