The Gateway of India is made of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Gateway of India is made of:
A. White marble
B. Yellow sandstone
C. Red sandstone
D. Basalt
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
It is constructed primarily from yellow basalt and reinforced concrete.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1 Report Error
The ancient 'Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram' includes a precarious natural balance rock monument. What is it popularly named?
A. Krishna's Butterball
B. Bhim's Pebble
C. Arjuna's Rock
D. Shiva's Boulder

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Krishna's Butterball (Vaan Irai Kal) is a massive, independent granite boulder resting on a smooth short slope in Mahabalipuram, surviving all attempts to move it.

Question #2 Report Error
The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah in Agra, built by Empress Nur Jahan for her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, is architecturally historic for being the first Mughal structure to extensively use which technique?
A. Double-domed roofs with red sandstone carvings
B. Central true arches with lime plaster
C. Pietra Dura inlay work on white marble
D. Charbagh layout with stepwells

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah (often called the 'Baby Taj') is historic as the first Mughal tomb made entirely from white marble and featuring extensive use of the fine Pietra Dura inlay technique.

Question #3 Report Error
The monument known for its 'Dancing Hall' or Natya Mandapa is part of:
A. Konark Sun Temple
B. Brihadeeswarar Temple
C. Ellora Caves
D. Khajuraho Temples

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Khajuraho Temples have prominent Natya Mandapas.