The world heritage site 'Humayun's Tomb' in Delhi was designed by which famous Persian architect? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The world heritage site 'Humayun's Tomb' in Delhi was designed by which famous Persian architect?
A. Ustad Ahmad Lahori
B. Mirak Mirza Ghiyas
C. Inayat Khan
D. Ustad Isa
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, and designed by the Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas.
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The spectacular 'Sun Temple' of Konark is famously referred to as the 'Black Pagoda'. Which temple was conversely called the 'White Pagoda'?
A. Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati
B. Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram
C. Jagannath Temple, Puri
D. Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
European sailors called the Konark Sun Temple the 'Black Pagoda' due to its dark stone color, while the whitewashed Jagannath Temple at Puri was termed the 'White Pagoda'.
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How many storeys does the Qutub Minar have?
A. 3
B. 6
C. 7
D. 5
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Correct Answer: Option D

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Qutub Minar has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and built of different materials.
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The massive Kumbhalgarh Fort in Rajasthan features the second-longest continuous wall in the world. Who constructed this fort?
A. Rana Kumbha
B. Maharana Pratap
C. Rana Ratan Singh
D. Rana Sanga
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Correct Answer: Option A

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Kumbhalgarh Fort was built in the 15th century by Rana Kumbha, the ruler of Mewar. Its perimeter wall stretches over 36 kilometers, second only to the Great Wall of China.
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