Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Gateway of India | 1. Kolkata | | B. Victoria Memorial | 2. Hyderabad | | C. Indian Gate | 3. New Delhi | | D. Char Minar | 4. Mumbai |
Solution & Analysis
Answer: B
Concept
India’s urban centers are often defined by iconic 'gateway' or 'memorial' monuments that reflect both colonial heritage and medieval Islamic splendor.Explanation
Gateway of India: Built in Mumbai to mark the 1911 visit of King George V.
Victoria Memorial: A marble museum in Kolkata dedicated to Queen Victoria (completed 1921).
India Gate: A war memorial in New Delhi commemorating soldiers of WWI.
Char Minar: A 16th-century mosque and landmark built by the Qutb Shahi dynasty in Hyderabad.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: A-4 (Mumbai) and D-2 (Hyderabad) are geographically and historically fixed.
Logic 2: Victoria Memorial is the defining symbol of the British capital era in Kolkata (1).