The iconic 'Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial' features a central pylon monument designed by which American architect? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The iconic 'Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial' features a central pylon monument designed by which American architect?
A. Walter Burley Griffin
B. Louis Kahn
C. Benjamin Polk
D. Albert Mayer
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The central flame-shaped pylon memorial at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, was designed by American architect Benjamin Polk and inaugurated in 1961.
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The historic 'Teen Murti Bhavan' complex houses a world-class educational facility opened in 1977. What is its name?
A. Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) / Prime Ministers' Museum
B. National Science Centre
C. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
D. National Archives of India Annex
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Correct Answer: Option A

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Teen Murti Bhavan houses the prestigious Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, which was recently upgraded into the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya.
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Which Mughal emperor shifted his capital from Fatehpur Sikri to Lahore?
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Correct Answer: Option C

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After abandoning Fatehpur Sikri due to water shortage, Akbar shifted his capital to Lahore in 1585.
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The magnificent Laxmi Vilas Palace, one of the largest private residences in India displaying Indo-Saracenic architecture, was built in 1890 by which ruler?
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