GK Questions 2020
Whose period is called the golden period of Mughal architecture?
(A) Akbar
(B) Jahangir
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Aurangzeb
Correct Answer : C
In which state is the Lingaraja temple?
(A) Orissa
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Karnataka
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. Lingaraja Temple, built in the 11th century, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered to be the largest temple in the city of Bhubaneswar (Odisha).
2. It is built of red stone which is an excellent example of Kalinga style of architecture.
3. Spread over a huge complex, this temple has 150 subsidiary temples.
To which dynasty does the bronze statue of Nataraja belong?
(A) Chola
(B) Cher
(C) Pandya
(D) Rashtrakuta
Correct Answer : A
Who was the contemporary of Queen Elizabeth I of Britain?
(A) Akbar
(B) Jahangir
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Aurangzeb
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
Elizabeth I (r. 1558–1603) was the last Tudor monarch and a contemporary of the Mughal emperor Akbar (r. 1556–1605).
Which of the following is a hill station in South India?
(A) Khandala
(B) Ooty
(C) Mussoorie
(D) Nainital
Correct Answer : B
During the Sao Joao festivities, Goans present to each other.
(A) beer
(B) fruits
(C) fish
(D) flowers
Correct Answer : B
In which state are the Ajanta and Ellora caves situated?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Manipur
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer : B
Kumbh Mela on the banks of which river is situated in Nashik?
(A) Ganga
(B) Sutlej
(C) Mahanadi
(D) Godavari
Correct Answer : D
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