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? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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. 1897
B. 1901
C. 1888
D. 1887
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Construction of Victoria Terminus started in 1878 and it was completed and opened in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The historic monument 'Moti Masjid' located inside the Agra Fort complex was built by which Mughal Emperor?
A. Aurangzeb
B. Akbar
C. Shah Jahan
D. Jahangir

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) within the Agra Fort was built by Shah Jahan for the members of the royal court.

Question #2
The ancient rock-cut caves of Ajanta in Maharashtra, renowned for their historic frescoes and murals, are almost exclusively dedicated to the iconographies of which faith?
A. Hinduism
B. Jainism
C. Buddhism
D. Ajivikism

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The 30 rock-cut caves of Ajanta are completely Buddhist, dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE, featuring classic masterpieces of Buddhist religious art.

Question #3
The 'Bahá'í House of Worship' in New Delhi, popularly known as the Lotus Temple due to its flowerlike shape, was designed by an architect of which nationality?
A. British
B. Egyptian
C. Canadian
D. Iranian

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Lotus Temple was designed by an Iranian-Canadian architect named Fariborz Sahba, and was opened to the public in December 1986.