The historic Aga Khan Palace in Pune, Maharashtra, holds deep significance in the Indian Freedom Struggle because it served as the site where which leader was closely confined after the Quit India resolution? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic Aga Khan Palace in Pune, Maharashtra, holds deep significance in the Indian Freedom Struggle because it served as the site where which leader was closely confined after the Quit India resolution?
A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Subhas Chandra Bose
D. Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mahatma Gandhi, his wife Kasturba Gandhi, and his secretary Mahadev Desai were imprisoned at the Aga Khan Palace following the launch of the Quit India Movement in 1942.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The monumental 'Brihadisvara Temple' features a crowning cupola dome (Vimana tower). The top stone block (Kumbam) is carved from a single granite piece weighing how much?
A. 60 tonnes
B. 20 tonnes
C. 40 tonnes
D. 80 tonnes

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The monolithic bulbous top piece (Kumbam) crowning the 216-foot-tall Vimana tower of Brihadisvara Temple weighs an astounding 80 tonnes.

Question #2
The historic monument 'Jahaz Mahal' in Delhi, a prominent Lodhi-era structure, is located in which historic neighborhood?
A. Hauz Khas
B. Lodhi Colony
C. Mehrauli
D. Nizamuddin

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Jahaz Mahal is located in Mehrauli, Delhi, right next to the Hauz-i-Shamsi lake, built during the Lodi dynasty period as a pleasure pavilion.

Question #3
Which monument is the largest brick minaret in the world?
A. Gol Gumbaz
B. Charminar
C. Minar-e-Pakistan
D. Qutub Minar

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Qutub Minar in Delhi, standing 73 metres tall, is the world's largest brick minaret and is made of red sandstone and marble.