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1
The Taj Mahal is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since which year?
1990
1965
1983
1970
2
Which event is considered the starting point of the Taj Mahal's construction?
Victory in a battle
Shah Jahan’s coronation
Death of Mumtaz Mahal
Birth of Shah Jahan’s son
3
How long did it take to complete the Taj Mahal?
About 22 years
About 50 years
About 10 years
About 5 years
4
Which part of the Taj Mahal complex faces Mecca?
The main gate
The entire complex
The mosque on the western side
The guest house
5
What is unique about the symmetry of the Taj Mahal?
The minarets are asymmetrical
Only the front is symmetrical
It has perfect bilateral symmetry
It is asymmetrical
6
The Taj Mahal is aligned along which direction?
Northeast-Southwest
North-South
Northwest-Southeast
East-West
7
What is the primary material used in the Taj Mahal?
Marble
Red sandstone
Limestone
Granite
8
What shape are the four towers (minarets) around the Taj Mahal?
Circular
Triangular
Square
Octagonal
9
Which architectural style is the Taj Mahal known for?
Baroque
Mughal
Victorian
Gothic
10
What is the meaning of the name "Taj Mahal"?
Eternal Love
House of Pearls
Crown Palace
Beautiful Garden
11
What is the predominant color of the Taj Mahal’s marble?
White
Black
Red
Yellow
12
Which precious stones are inlaid in the Taj Mahal’s marble?
Diamonds and rubies
Jade and sapphire
Emerald and topaz
Lapis lazuli, turquoise, and agate
13
What is the Taj Mahal primarily considered?
A palace
A mausoleum
A temple
A fort
14
What does the calligraphy on the Taj Mahal primarily feature?
Names of Mughal emperors
Poems by Shah Jahan
Historical dates
Verses from the Quran
15
The Taj Mahal is primarily made of marble sourced from which region?
Punjab
Gujarat
Rajasthan
Makrana in Rajasthan
16
Which part of the Taj Mahal complex is reserved for Shah Jahan’s tomb?
Garden
Guest house
Mosque
Main mausoleum
17
Who was the chief architect of the Taj Mahal?
Ustad Ahmad Lahori
Ismail Afandi
Mir Momin
Shah Jahan himself
18
What purpose do the four minarets serve at the Taj Mahal?
Used for religious prayers
They store treasures
Decoration only
They function as watchtowers and help in earthquake protection
19
The Taj Mahal is sometimes called a “symbol of…” what?
War
Power
Wealth
Eternal love
20
What is the height of the Taj Mahal’s central dome?
73 meters
100 meters
35 meters
55 meters
21
Which of these animals or motifs is NOT commonly found in the Taj Mahal’s decoration?
Calligraphy
Floral designs
Animal figures
Geometric patterns
22
Which emperor succeeded Shah Jahan?
Babur
Jahangir
Akbar II
Aurangzeb
23
Which river flows near the Taj Mahal?
Yamuna
Brahmaputra
Ganges
Narmada
24
What happened to Shah Jahan after the Taj Mahal was completed?
He built another Taj Mahal
He left India
He was buried elsewhere
He was imprisoned by his son
25
What happens to the color of the Taj Mahal marble at different times of the day?
Turns blue at night
Stays the same white
Becomes transparent
Changes subtly, appearing pinkish or golden
26
Where is the Taj Mahal located?
Agra
Jaipur
Delhi
Mumbai
27
In which century was the Taj Mahal built?
16th century
15th century
18th century
17th century
28
Who commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Aurangzeb
Akbar
Shah Jahan
Jahangir
29
The Taj Mahal was built in memory of whom?
Shah Jahan’s daughter
Shah Jahan’s mother
Shah Jahan’s wife Mumtaz Mahal
Shah Jahan’s sister
30
What kind of garden surrounds the Taj Mahal?
English garden
English garden
Persian-style garden (Charbagh)
Zen garden
