The famous 'Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah' is widely noted for being the first Mughal structure to extensively use which architectural inlay technique? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The famous 'Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah' is widely noted for being the first Mughal structure to extensively use which architectural inlay technique?
A. Pietra Dura
B. Arabesque
C. Tukri work
D. Fresco Painting
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah is famous for its extensive use of 'Pietra Dura'—the technique of inlaying polished colored gemstones into white marble walls.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The unique 'Gopachal Rock Cut Jain Monuments' feature a colossal seated statue of which specific Tirthankara, rising to 47 feet?
A. Lord Mahavira
B. Lord Adinath (Rishabhanatha)
C. Lord Neminatha
D. Lord Parshvanatha

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Urvahi gate valley of Gopachal cliffs inside Gwalior Fort features a massive 47-foot-tall rock-cut idol of the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, Lord Parshvanatha.

Question #2
The unique structural monument 'Kailasanatha Temple' at Ellora belongs to which specific group of cave numbers?
A. Cave 15
B. Cave 21
C. Cave 16
D. Cave 10

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Kailashnath Temple is located in Cave 16 of the Ellora cave complex in Maharashtra, a world-famous rock-cut monolithic marvel.

Question #3
The world heritage monument 'Group of Monuments at Pattadakal' consists of how many major Hindu temples in total?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 7
D. 12

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Pattadakal features a group of nine holy Hindu temples along with a Jain sanctuary, making a total of ten prominent monuments inscribed under UNESCO.