The majestic 'Umaid Bhawan Palace' in Jodhpur is also known by which popular local name due to the specific hill stone material used? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The majestic 'Umaid Bhawan Palace' in Jodhpur is also known by which popular local name due to the specific hill stone material used?
A. Chittar Palace
B. Jodhpur Castle
C. Suryagarh Palace
D. Marwar Bhavan
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Umaid Bhawan Palace is locally called Chittar Palace because it was constructed using special golden-yellow 'Chittar' sandstone from a nearby hill.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The 'Martand Sun Temple', a magnificent ruin displaying a blend of Gandharan, Gupta, and Greek architecture, is located in which state/UT?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Jammu and Kashmir
C. Ladakh
D. Uttarakhand

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Martand Sun Temple is a ruined 8th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Surya, built by King Lalitaditya Muktapida in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Question #2
Which of these is a rock-cut cave complex with Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples?
A. Elephanta Caves
B. Ajanta Caves
C. Ellora Caves
D. Bagh Caves

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Ellora Caves showcase multiple religions' architecture.

Question #3
The magnificent 'Meenakshi Amman Temple', renowned for its sprawling gopurams and the Hall of a Thousand Pillars, is located on the banks of which river?
A. Vaigai River
B. Krishna River
C. Pariyar River
D. Kaveri River

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The historic Meenakshi Amman Temple is located in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, situated on the southern bank of the Vaigai River.