Sample questions
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CSE2018
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements
- White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri
- Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
CSE
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements
- White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri
- Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only ✓
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
CSE
Which one among the following major Indian cities is most eastward located?
- A Hyderabad
- B Bhopal
- C Lucknow ✓
- D Bengalu m (Bangalore)
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Maps & Location
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