Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006

Modern and Medieval Landmarks

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).

Active Recall

Question

Why was the Char Minar built?

Answer

It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 to commemorate the end of a deadly plague in the city of Hyderabad.

Core Insight

Monuments like the India Gate and Char Minar serve as both historical records of events and permanent symbols of city identity.