The iconic 'Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial' features a central pylon monument designed by which American architect? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The iconic 'Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial' features a central pylon monument designed by which American architect?
A. Walter Burley Griffin
B. Benjamin Polk
C. Louis Kahn
D. Albert Mayer
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The central flame-shaped pylon memorial at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar, was designed by American architect Benjamin Polk and inaugurated in 1961.

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The Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi, famous across India for its hanging pillar mystery and an enormous monolithic Nandi sculpture, is situated in which state?
A. Karnataka
B. Telangana
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Veerabhadra Temple is located in Lepakshi, Sri Sathya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh. It features exquisite 16th-century Vijayanagara style murals and architecture.

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In which city is the famous 'Basoohli Fort' or the historic historical stepwell structures of Jammu region located?
A. Samba
B. Kathua
C. Jammu
D. Udhampur

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The historic town of Basholi, famous for its fort ruins and schools of miniature paintings, is located in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir UT.

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The historic 'Bibi Ka Maqbara' in Maharashtra is often criticized as a poor imitation of the Taj Mahal. What material was used for its main body instead of pure marble?
A. Pure white soapstone blocks imported from Rajasthan
B. Red sandstone completely coated with lime wash
C. Plastered stucco and basalt stone, with marble used only on the main dome
D. Granite blocks covered with white glazed tiles

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
To cut costs, only the principal dome and parts of the base of Bibi Ka Maqbara are made of marble; the rest of the structure is built of basalt stone covered with fine polished stucco.