The historic 'Victoria Memorial' in Kolkata was built using the same type of high-quality white marble as the Taj Mahal. Where was this marble queried? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic 'Victoria Memorial' in Kolkata was built using the same type of high-quality white marble as the Taj Mahal. Where was this marble queried?
A. Makrana, Rajasthan
B. Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
C. Chumar, Bihar
D. Carrara, Italy
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The white marble used to construct the Victoria Memorial was sourced entirely from the famous quarries of Makrana in Rajasthan.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The famous historical site 'Gopachal Rock Cut Jain Monuments' is located carved into the cliffs of which famous fort?
A. Jhansi Fort
B. Kalinjar Fort
C. Chittorgarh Fort
D. Gwalior Fort

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Gopachal rock-cut monuments are a group of Jain rock carvings dated between the 7th and 15th centuries located inside the Gwalior Fort premises.

Question #2
The India Gate in New Delhi was built to commemorate the soldiers who died in which war?
A. World War II
B. First World War and Third Anglo-Afghan War
C. Second Anglo-Sikh War
D. Battle of Plassey

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
India Gate, designed by Edwin Lutyens, commemorates Indian soldiers who died in WWI and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. An eternal flame burns beneath it.

Question #3
Bangalore Palace is in which state?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Kerala

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Bangalore Palace is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and is built in a Tudor-style architecture with fortified towers.