The fifth storey of Qutub Minar was added by which ruler? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The fifth storey of Qutub Minar was added by which ruler?
A. Alauddin Khalji
B. Iltutmish
C. Qutb-ud-din Aibak
D. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Firoz Shah Tughlaq added the fifth storey to Qutub Minar after lightning damaged the top in the 14th century.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
Which of the following caves features the iconic rock-cut sculpture of 'Trimurti Sadashiva'?
A. Kanheri Caves
B. Elephanta Caves
C. Ajanta Caves
D. Ellora Caves

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The massive 20-foot rock-cut sculpture of Trimurti Sadashiva (representing three aspects of Shiva) is the main attraction of the Elephanta Caves, located near Mumbai.

Question #2
Who completed the construction of the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib)?
A. Guru Hargobind
B. Guru Tegh Bahadur
C. Guru Ram Das
D. Guru Arjan Dev

Correct Answer: Option D


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

Question #3
The Great Stupa at Sanchi was originally commissioned by which Mauryan Emperor?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Bindusara
C. Ashoka
D. Harsha

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Emperor Ashoka built the Great Stupa at Sanchi in the 3rd century BCE to enshrine relics of Buddha. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.