Delhi History and Monuments
General knowledge quiz about Delhi's history from ancient times through modern era, covering Delhi Sultanate, Mughal period, important landmarks, and key events in Delhi's history. Perfect for UPSC, Bank PO, and competitive exam preparation.
Questions
By which of the following procedures can the Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha be removed from office?
- If he has resigned from the membership of the Vidhan Sabha, he himself will resign from the portfolio.
- They can resign. The Speaker will handover his resignation to the Deputy Speaker and Deputy Speaker will handover his resignation to the Speaker.
- They can be removed from their office by bringing a no confidence motion (informing 14 days before) by the 2/3 majority of members of the Vidhan Sabha.
- All of these
To which of the following periods does the eight sided Maszid Moth belong?
- Sayyid period
- Khalji period
- Tuglaq period
- Lodi period
Who was the first Sultan of Delhi Sultanate who circulated pure Arabic Sikkas known as Takka and Jeetal?
- Qutbuddin Aibak
- Illtutmish
- Mohd. Tuglaq
- Balban
Who was the Sultan of Delhi Saltanate who finally abolished 'Chalisha', a group of Gulam Turks?
- Balban
- Rajia
- Nassiruddeen Mahmud
- Bahram Shah
Who laid the foundation of Shajahabad?
- Akbar
- Jahangeer
- Shahjahan
- Dara
Who was the next ruler of Delhi Saltanate after the death of Illtutmish on 30th April, 1236?
- Naseeruddeen Mahmud
- Rajia
- Ruknuddeen Firoz Shah
- Shah Turkan
What was the period of the Saiyad Dynasty?
- 1500 - 1526
- 1414 - 1500
- 1451 - 1526
- 1414 - 1451
When was the Ring Rail Service started in Delhi?
- 1981
- 1982
- 1983
- 1985
Who was the ruler of Delhi at the time of the attack of Taimur Lang in India?
- Mohd. Bin-Tuglaq
- Nassiruddeen Shah
- Firoz Tuglaq
- Mohamed Ghaznavi
When was Delhi given the status of union territory?
- 1955
- 1954
- 1956
- 1958
What is the height of the Iron Pillar of Vikramaditya second situated in Delhi?
- 7.21 m
- 8.0 m
- 9.10 m
- 9.20 m
When did a disaster fire break out at Uphar cinema in Delhi?
- 13th June 1996
- 13th Aug.1996
- 13th Aug. 1997
- 13th Sept. 1997
Who proclaimed Delhi-Chalo?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Subhash Chand Bose
- Lala Lajpat Rai
Not Kith and Kin relation of King; which Sultan of Delhi Saltnate proclaimed it?
- Ibrahim Lodi
- Illtumish
- Allauddin Khalji
- Mohd. Tuglaq
Which Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate made an arrangement to organise the army on the basis of decimal system?
- Balban
- Illtutmish
- Mohd. Tuglaq
- Allauddin Khalji
Which monument was built in memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in World War I?
- India Gate
- Arc of Victory
- Gateway of India
- Vijaypath
Which site was the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi?
- Vijay Ghat
- Shanti Ghat
- Raj Ghat
- Shakti Ghat
This mosque was built by Shahjahan in 1658 and is one of the largest mosques in India. Name it.
- Fatehpur Masjid
- Babri Masjid
- Sunheri Masjid
- Jama Masjid
This observatory was built by Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur and is located in the centre of Delhi. Name it.
- Mughal Observatory
- Jantar Mantar
- Purana Quila
- Surajkund
This impressive building is the official residence of the President of India. Name it.
- Pradhanmantri Bhavan
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Mukhyamantri Bhavan
- None of these
Which fort is located on the Delhi- Mathura road to Agra and was built by Sher Shah Suri?
- Mud Fort
- Old Fort
- Red Fort
- Mughal Fort
Where was the first Jantar Mantar constructed?
- Banaras
- Mathura
- Delhi
- Ujjain
Who is known as Rai-Pithora?
- Anang Pal
- Prithiraj Chauhan
- Vighra Raj
- Chand Bardai
The direction of river Yamuna is
- South-North
- South-East
- North-South
- North-East
Who ascended to the throne of Delhi after Qutbuddin Aibak?
- Illtutmish
- Aaram Shah
- Nasir-uddin Kubacha
- Nasiruddin Muhamud