The magnificent 'Umaid Bhawan Palace', one of the world's largest private residences built using Chittar sandstone, is located in which city? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The magnificent 'Umaid Bhawan Palace', one of the world's largest private residences built using Chittar sandstone, is located in which city?
A. Jodhpur
B. Udaipur
C. Jaisalmer
D. Bikaner
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Umaid Bhawan Palace is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was built between 1928 and 1943 by Maharaja Umaid Singh as a famine relief employment project.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The ancient 'Vikramashila University' was destroyed around 1193 CE by the military forces of which invader?
A. Muhammad Ghori
B. Bakhtiyar Khalji
C. Mahmud of Ghazni
D. Timur

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Ikhtiyar uddin Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji's forces attacked and destroyed both Nalanda and Vikramashila universities during his conquest of Bihar.

Question #2
Which monument features a large reflecting pool and is a symbol of peace?
A. Lotus Temple
B. India Gate
C. Shanti Swaroop Gandhi Memorial
D. Taj Mahal

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Lotus Temple promotes peace and is open to all faiths.

Question #3
The Konark Sun Temple is designed as a chariot with how many stone wheels?
A. 16
B. 12
C. 8
D. 24

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Konark Sun Temple has 24 intricately carved stone wheels (12 pairs), each about 3 metres in diameter, symbolising the chariot of the Sun God.