The historic 'Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra' mosque got its popular name due to which historical belief? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic 'Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra' mosque got its popular name due to which historical belief?
A. It was constructed in a record time of just two-and-a-half days (60 hours)
B. The Maratha army occupied it for exactly two-and-a-half days
C. It hosts an annual urs festival that lasts for two-and-a-half days
D. The ruler stayed there for only two-and-a-half days after his victory
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Popular legend states that Qutb-ud-din Aibak rushed the initial structural transformation of the college into a mosque within 2.5 days to facilitate quick prayers.

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Question #1
The Amaravati Stupa is associated with which state?
A. Kerala
B. Telangana
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Amaravati Stupa in Andhra Pradesh is an important Buddhist site.

Question #2
The ancient 'Ahichhatra' ruins are located near which modern township in the state of Uttar Pradesh?
A. Mathura
B. Hastinapur, Meerut
C. Kannauj
D. Ramnagar (Aonla), Bareilly

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The extensive ancient mounds of Ahichhatra are situated in Ramnagar village under the Aonla tehsil of Bareilly district.

Question #3
The magnificent 'Kailash Temple' in Ellora Caves was created by excavating how many tonnes of solid rock out of the Charanandri hills?
A. 400,000 tonnes
B. 200,000 tonnes
C. 50,000 tonnes
D. 100,000 tonnes

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Engineers estimate that over 200,000 tonnes of solid basalt rock were chiseled out systematically to create the monolithic Kailash Temple structure.