The historic 'Victoria Memorial' in Kolkata features a famous rotating bronze statue atop its main central dome. Which figure does it represent? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic 'Victoria Memorial' in Kolkata features a famous rotating bronze statue atop its main central dome. Which figure does it represent?
A. Goddess Britannia
B. Queen Victoria
C. The Angel of Victory
D. The Spirit of Peace
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Atop the main dome of the Victoria Memorial stands a 16-foot-tall figure of the 'Angel of Victory', which rotates with the direction of the wind.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The historic 'Tomb of Salim Chishti' features breathtaking marble lattice screens. What are these screens technically called?
A. Jali screens
B. Zarookhas
C. Pietra panels
D. Mashrabiya panels

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The tomb is famous for its intricate white marble 'Jali' (pierced geometric screen walls) that look like delicate lace fabric from a distance.

Question #2
Who among the following built the 'Jantar Mantar' observatories across northern India, including Delhi, Jaipur, and Varanasi?
A. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
B. Maharaja Jaswant Singh
C. Maharaja Ganga Singh
D. Raja Man Singh

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur built five astronomical observatories called 'Jantar Mantar' in New Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi, and Mathura.

Question #3
The architectural wonder with 24 wheels and 7 horses is:
A. Meenakshi Temple
B. Brihadeeswarar Temple
C. Konark Sun Temple
D. Golden Temple

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Konark Sun Temple is designed as a chariot with 24 wheels pulled by 7 horses.