The Hawa Mahal in Jaipur was built by which ruler? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Hawa Mahal in Jaipur was built by which ruler?
A. Sawai Jai Singh II
B. Sawai Pratap Singh
C. Jai Singh I
D. Maharaja Man Singh
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sawai Pratap Singh, the grandson of Sawai Jai Singh II, built the Hawa Mahal in 1799 as a five-storey palace with 953 small windows.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The world heritage monument 'Sun Temple at Modhera' features a beautiful hall where 12 pillars represent the 12 aspects of the Sun God. What is this hall called?
A. Garbhagriha
B. Guda Mandapa
C. Sabha Mandapa
D. Natya Mandapa

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Sabha Mandapa (Assembly Hall) at Modhera Sun Temple is an open pillared structure used for religious gatherings, featuring 12 beautifully carved pillars representing months of the solar cycle.

Question #2
The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) is located in which city?
A. Amritsar
B. Ludhiana
C. Anandpur Sahib
D. Patna

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Golden Temple is in Amritsar, Punjab. It is the holiest Gurdwara of Sikhism, with its sanctum overlaid with gold.

Question #3
The historic 'Victoria Terminus' (CSMT) building in Mumbai was formally opened to the public in which year to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria?
A. 1901
B. 1887
C. 1888
D. 1897

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Construction of Victoria Terminus started in 1878 and it was completed and opened in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee.