G.K UT-I paper 1

Which Mughal emperor commissioned the Taj Mahal?

• Akbar

• Shah Jahan

• Aurangzeb

• Jahangir

Which Indian state is home to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage site?

• West Bengal

• Kerala

• Rajasthan

• Uttar Pradesh

Chettinadu houses in Tamil Nadu are known for their use of which materials?

• Bamboo and mud

• Teak and marble

• Brick and stone

• Straw and thatch

What are "oonjals" in South Indian houses?

• Swing chairs

• Decorative pots

• Wall hangings

• Hanging lamps

Which mountain railway is located in Tamil Nadu and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site?

• Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

• Nilgiri Mountain Railway

• Kalka Shimla Railway

• Matheran Hill Railway

What traditional art form is typically found at the doorway of houses in Tamil Nadu?

• Tanjore painting

• Kolam

• Batik art

• Warli painting

What is a prominent feature of Nalukettu houses in Kerala?

• Central courtyard

• Thatched roof

• Stone pillars

• Stained glass windows

The Western Ghats region of India was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site primarily due to its:

• Cultural significance

• Architectural marvels

• Biological diversity

• Historical artifacts

The step-well Rani-ki-Vav was built during the rule of which dynasty?

• Gupta

• Maurya

• Chalukya

• Vijayanagara

What is an "uruli" commonly used for at the entrance of South Indian houses?

• Cooking

• Storing water

• Planting flowers

• Washing clothes