Which Indian monument has the second-largest dome in the world? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which Indian monument has the second-largest dome in the world?
A. Charminar
B. Gol Gumbaz
C. Qutub Minar
D. Taj Mahal
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Gol Gumbaz in Bijapur has the second-largest dome in the world, after St. Peter's Basilica, and is unsupported by pillars.

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Question #1 Report Error
The world heritage monument 'Sun Temple at Modhera' features a beautiful hall where 12 pillars represent the 12 aspects of the Sun God. What is this hall called?
A. Garbhagriha
B. Guda Mandapa
C. Sabha Mandapa
D. Natya Mandapa

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Sabha Mandapa (Assembly Hall) at Modhera Sun Temple is an open pillared structure used for religious gatherings, featuring 12 beautifully carved pillars representing months of the solar cycle.

Question #2 Report Error
The beautiful monument 'Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb' is situated on the banks of which river in Agra?
A. Yamuna River
B. Hindon River
C. Chambal River
D. Ganga River

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula sits gracefully on the eastern bank of the Yamuna River, directly across the river from the city center of Agra.

Question #3 Report Error
The monumental 'Shore Temple' at Mahabalipuram is considered unique among Pallava architecture because of which reason?
A. It is one of the earliest structural stone temples of South India, rather than rock-cut
B. It is entirely carved out of an offshore live coral reef
C. It contains no images or idols of any Hindu deities
D. It features a circular dome modeled on Buddhist chaityas

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Unlike the rock-cut cave rathas of Mahabalipuram, the Shore Temple is a free-standing structural temple built out of dressed granite blocks.