Which of the following sites contains the famous tomb of Sher Shah Suri, built in the middle of an artificial lake? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following sites contains the famous tomb of Sher Shah Suri, built in the middle of an artificial lake?
A. Rohtasgarh
B. Gaur
C. Sasaram
D. Chunar
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The tomb of Sher Shah Suri is located in Sasaram, Bihar. It is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic architecture built out of red sandstone in the middle of a square lake.

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Question #1
The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is a rock-cut monolith dedicated to which god?
A. Shiva
B. Vishnu
C. Brahma
D. Surya

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is a massive rock-cut monolith dedicated to Shiva, representing Mount Kailash, his mythical abode.

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A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: Option C


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Bangalore Palace is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and is built in a Tudor-style architecture with fortified towers.

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A. Sun-dried clay mud blocks
B. Large red sandstone slabs
C. Imported white marble tiling
D. Lakhauri bricks with lime-surkhi mortar mortar

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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