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Which monument was built by Mohammed Quli Qutab Shah in 1951 to commemorate the end of Plague?

  1. Charminar

  2. Jama Masjid

  3. Mecca Masjid

  4. Golconda
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Explanation

The Charminar in Hyderabad was built in 1591 by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah to commemorate the end of a plague epidemic that had devastated the city. The year 1951 in the question is clearly a typo for 1591, but the monument identification is correct.

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To answer this question, you need to have knowledge about the historical monuments in Hyderabad, India.

Option A) Charminar - This option is correct. Charminar is a historical monument in Hyderabad, India, built by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah in 1591. It was constructed to commemorate the end of a deadly plague that occurred in the city. Therefore, this option is the correct answer.

Option B) Jama Masjid - This option is incorrect. Jama Masjid is a famous mosque in Delhi, India, and not in Hyderabad. It was built by Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656.

Option C) Mecca Masjid - This option is incorrect. Mecca Masjid is another prominent mosque in Hyderabad, India. It was constructed during the reign of Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, but it was not built to commemorate the end of a plague.

Option D) Golconda - This option is incorrect. Golconda is a historic fort located in Hyderabad, India. It was originally a mud fort, which was later fortified and expanded by the Qutb Shahi dynasty. However, it was not built by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah to commemorate the end of a plague.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A) Charminar.

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