Which monument in Delhi is also called the 'Iron Pillar'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which monument in Delhi is also called the 'Iron Pillar'?
A. Iron Pillar of Delhi
B. Qutub Minar
C. Ashoka Pillar
D. Victory Tower
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Iron Pillar of Delhi near Qutub Minar is famous for its rust-resistant iron.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites among the following is highest for:
A. Agra monuments
B. Delhi monuments
C. Both similar
D. Maharashtra caves

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Agra has Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Fatehpur Sikri.

Question #2
Who built the Gol Gumbaz?
A. Muhammad Adil Shah
B. Ali Adil Shah I
C. Ibrahim Adil Shah II
D. Ismail Adil Shah

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Gol Gumbaz, the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah, was built by him in Bijapur and is known for its massive dome, the second largest in the world.

Question #3
Who designed the famous Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, constructed in 1799 under the patronage of Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh?
A. Mirak Mirza Ghiyas
B. Lal Chand Ustad
C. Vidyadhar Bhattacharya
D. Ustad Ahmad Lahori

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Hawa Mahal was designed by architect Lal Chand Ustad in 1799. It resembles the crown of Lord Krishna and features 953 small windows called jharokhas.