Indian Monuments Quiz - General Knowledge

Free practice quiz: Indian Monuments (General Knowledge). 12 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This General Knowledge practice quiz has 12 multiple-choice questions on Indian Monuments, and 12 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which Indian monument changes color throughout the day?

   1. Taj Mahal
   2. Qutub Minar
   3. Hawa Mahal
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   Answer: A. Taj Mahal

   The white marble reflects pink in the morning, milky white at night, and golden at sunset.

2. Which temple is built like Surya's giant stone chariot?

   1. Konark Sun Temple
   2. Meenakshi Temple
   3. Brihadeeswara Temple
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   Answer: A. Konark Sun Temple

   It has 24 carved wheels that also work as sundials.

3. Which Buddhist stupa was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka?

   1. Sanchi Stupa
   2. Dhamek Stupa
   3. Mahabodhi Temple
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   Answer: A. Sanchi Stupa

   The Great Stupa at Sanchi dates to the 3rd century BCE.

4. Vijayanagara's ruined capital is now which heritage site?

   1. Hampi
   2. Badami
   3. Halebidu
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   Answer: A. Hampi

   Its famous stone chariot is on the Rs 50 note.

5. Harmandir Sahib is better known as the...?

   1. Golden Temple
   2. Lotus Temple
   3. Akshardham
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   Answer: A. Golden Temple

   Its upper floors are covered in real gold leaf.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Spot the outsider?
2. Where does the PM hoist the flag on Independence Day?
3. Which Delhi arch honours soldiers of World War I?
4. Where is the Kailasa temple carved from one rock?
5. The Vijaya Stambha victory tower stands in which fort?
6. The Statue of Unity depicts which leader?
7. Which Delhi garden tomb inspired the Taj Mahal?

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