The historical fort 'Golconda Fort' features a highly secure entry gate designed to prevent war elephants from breaking it. What is this gate named? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The historical fort 'Golconda Fort' features a highly secure entry gate designed to prevent war elephants from breaking it. What is this gate named?
A. Fateh Darwaza (Victory Gate)
B. Bala Hissar Darwaza
C. Moti Darwaza
D. Mecca Darwaza
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Fateh Darwaza is the main entrance gate of Golconda Fort, spiked with heavy iron studs to protect the inner fort from battering rams and elephants.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The spectacular 'Hojsaleswara Temple' at Halebidu, famous for its intricate soapstone reliefs, features double shrines dedicated to which deity?
A. Lord Vishnu
B. Lord Brahma
C. Lord Shiva
D. Surya Dev

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, featuring two identical shrines side by side.

Question #2
The famous monument 'Ahsan Manzil' was the official palace of the Nawabs of Dhaka. Which historical monument in Murshidabad was its direct inspiration?
A. Nashipur Rajbari
B. Katra Mosque
C. Wasif Manzil
D. Hazarduari Palace

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The architecture of Hazarduari Palace in West Bengal greatly influenced several grand palaces across undivided Bengal, including the Nawab estates.

Question #3
Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Winds, is located in which city?
A. Jodhpur
B. Udaipur
C. Bikaner
D. Jaipur

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Hawa Mahal is in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, it has 953 windows for royal women to observe street life.