The historic 'Vishwa Shanti Stupa' (World Peace Pagoda), a massive white dome monument inaugurated in 1969, is located atop Ratnagiri hill in which city? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historic 'Vishwa Shanti Stupa' (World Peace Pagoda), a massive white dome monument inaugurated in 1969, is located atop Ratnagiri hill in which city?
A. Bodh Gaya
B. Rajgir
C. Vaishali
D. Sarnath
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Vishwa Shanti Stupa is a prominent Buddhist peace monument built atop Ratnagiri Hill in Rajgir, Bihar, initiated by Fujii Guruji.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The monolithic statue of Gommateshwara (Lord Bahubali) at Shravanabelagola, a critical Jain pilgrimage destination, was commissioned in the 10th century by which prime minister?
A. Chavundaraya
B. Hemachandra
C. Amoghavarsha
D. Bhadrabahu

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The massive 57-foot tall statue of Gommateshwara was constructed around 981 AD by Chavundaraya, a brilliant military commander and prime minister under the Western Ganga Dynasty.

Question #2
The unique five-story palace 'Hawa Mahal' in Jaipur has exactly how many small windows (jharokhas) decorated with intricate latticework?
A. 864
B. 753
C. 1053
D. 953

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Hawa Mahal, constructed by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, features 953 small casements called jharokhas to allow cool air to circulate.

Question #3
Which Chola king built the Gangaikondacholapuram temple?
A. Rajendra I
B. Vikrama Chola
C. Kulottunga I
D. Rajaraja I

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Rajendra I built the Gangaikondacholapuram temple to commemorate his victorious Ganges expedition and to rival the Brihadeeswara Temple.