The magnificent octagonal tomb of Sher Shah Suri, built entirely of red sandstone in the middle of an artificial lake, is located in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The magnificent octagonal tomb of Sher Shah Suri, built entirely of red sandstone in the middle of an artificial lake, is located in:
A. Sasaram
B. Lahore
C. Agra
D. Delhi
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sher Shah Suri's tomb is located in Sasaram, Bihar. Designed by Aliwal Khan, it is considered a masterpiece of Indo-Islamic architecture, bridging the Lodi and Mughal styles.

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The 'Madrasa-i-Firozi' was established by:
A. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
B. Alauddin Khilji
C. Balban
D. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
For promotion of education.

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The iconic Lingaraja Temple, a masterpiece of Kalinga architecture built in the 11th century, is located in which city?
A. Bhubaneswar
B. Konark
C. Puri
D. Cuttack

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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The 'Udayagiri and Khandagiri' caves are associated with:
A. Sikhism
B. Jainism
C. Hinduism
D. Buddhism

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
These caves in Odisha are important Jain rock-cut monuments.

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