Latest and Important GK Questions
Pietra Dura, the inlay technique of architecture can be found in which of the following monuments?
(A) Taj Mahal
(B) India Gate
(C) Char Minar
(D) Gateway of India
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
The correct option is 1 i.e Taj Mahal. Pietra dura, the inlay technique of architecture can be found in Taj Mahal. Pietra dura also called as "parchin kari", is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones to create images.
._____ is also known as ‘The Light of Asia’.
(A) Rumi
(B) Buddha
(C) Gandhi
(D) Swami Vivekananda
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
Gautam Buddha is known as the 'Light of Asia' and the 'Enlightened One'. Gautam Buddha preached the importance of physical and mental conditions of human life.
When was the battle of Haldighati fought?
(A) 1550
(B) 1576
(C) 1650
(D) 1701
Correct Answer : B
Who was adorned with the title of 'Jarikalam' by Emperor Akbar?
(A) Muhammad Khan
(B) Mir Syed Ali
(C) Abdusamad
(D) Mohammad Hussain
Correct Answer : D
Which Mughal ruler was called 'Alamgir'?
(A) Aurangzeb
(B) Jahangir
(C) Akbar
(D) Shah Jahan
Correct Answer : A
Which Rajput dynasty did not surrender to Akbar?
(A) Parmar dynasty
(B) Chauhan dynasty
(C) Chandela dynasty
(D) Sisodia dynasty
Correct Answer : D
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