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Calcutta :: The Ochterlony Monument was built in 1848 by Sir David Ochterlony to commemorate his victory in the Nepal War (1814 – 1816). What was it renamed as after India achieved independence?
general knowledge

  1. Victory Tower

  2. Qutub Minar

  3. Shaheed Minar

  4. Char Minar

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Correct Option: C

Delhi :: This victory tower was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek as a sign of Muslim domination in India and also as a minaret for the Muslim priest, the muezzin, to call the faithful to prayer.
general knowledge

  1. Char Minar

  2. Qutub Tower

  3. Lal Quila

  4. Qutub Minar

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Correct Option: D

Delhi :: This mosque was built by Shahjahan in 1658 and is one of the largest mosques in India.
general knowledge

  1. Fatehpur Masjid

  2. Jama Masjid

  3. Sunheri Masjid

  4. Babri Masjid

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Correct Option: B

Delhi :: This observatory was built by Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur and is located in the centre of Delhi.
general knowledge

  1. Surajkund

  2. Mughal Observatory

  3. Jantar Mantar

  4. Purana Quila

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Correct Option: C

Delhi :: This fort located on the Delhi – Mathura road to Agra was built by Sher Shah Suri.
general knowledge

  1. Mughal Fort

  2. Mud Fort

  3. Old Fort

  4. Red Fort

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Correct Option: C

Mumbai :: This historical monument was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay.
general knowledge

  1. Gateway of India

  2. Arc of Victory

  3. India Gate

  4. Churchgate

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Correct Option: A

Mumbai :: This museum, which was also designed by George Witter, was formerly known as Prince of Wales Museum.
general knowledge

  1. Veermata Sanghralaya

  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sanghralaya

  3. Dr. Ambedkar Sanghralaya

  4. Mahatma Gandhi Sanghralaya

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Correct Option: B

Mumbai :: These caves dating back to 600 A.D. are located on Gharapuri Island in Mumbai’s harbour.
general knowledge

  1. Ellora Caves

  2. Kanheri Caves

  3. Elephanta Caves

  4. Ajanta Caves

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Correct Option: C

Mumbai :: This two-storied building is the former residence of Mahatma Gandhi.
general knowledge

  1. Mani Bhavan

  2. Shanti Ashram

  3. Mahatma Bhavan

  4. Seva Niketan

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Correct Option: A

Mumbai :: These gardens occupy 48 acres in the heart of the city and also house a zoo.
general knowledge

  1. Vrindavan

  2. Malabar Hill

  3. Shivaji Park

  4. Jijamata Udyan

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Correct Option: D