The world-famous 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus' building features a prominent dome crowned by a statue holding which item? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The world-famous 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus' building features a prominent dome crowned by a statue holding which item?
A. The national tricolor flag
B. The scale of justice
C. A laurel wreath and wheel
D. A flaming torch of progress
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The grand central ribs dome of CSMT features a colossal figure of a woman representing 'Progress', holding a torch pointing high into the sky.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
Which monument was built as a symbol of victory after the conquest of Gujarat?
A. India Gate
B. Buland Darwaza
C. Qutub Minar
D. Gateway of India

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Akbar built Buland Darwaza to commemorate the victory over Gujarat.

Question #2
The historic 'Hazarduari Palace', a palace with a thousand real and false doors, is a prominent monument located in which district of West Bengal?
A. Murshidabad
B. Nadia
C. Malda
D. Hooghly

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Hazarduari Palace is located in Murshidabad, West Bengal. It was built in the 19th century under Nawab Nazim Humayun Jah of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.

Question #3
The architectural landmark 'Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad' (IIM-A) features vast geometric voids in its brick facades. What was their architectural purpose?
A. To reduce the weight of concrete foundations
B. To hold solar energy capture panels
C. To act as structural spaces for expanding future rooms
D. To provide natural ventilation and shade against the hot Gujarat climate

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Louis Kahn designed giant circular and square brick window cutouts to act as natural wind tunnels and cooling shade elements suitable for Ahmedabad weather.