Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
Choose the statement that best explains Qutub Minar.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question asks: Choose the statement that best explains Qutub Minar. The correct choice is B. A minaret in Delhi, India, begun during the early Delhi Sultanate and among the tallest brick minarets in the world. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. A mosque in Istanbul commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the renowned Ottoman architect Sinan
Why not A: “A mosque in Istanbul commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the renowned Ottoman architect Sinan” does not fit this question. The answer is A minaret in Delhi, India, begun during the early Delhi Sultanate and among the tallest brick minarets in the world.
- B. A minaret in Delhi, India, begun during the early Delhi Sultanate and among the tallest brick minarets in the world ✓
- C. One of the largest mosques in India, built in the seventeenth century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan
Why not C: “One of the largest mosques in India, built in the seventeenth century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan” does not fit this question. The answer is A minaret in Delhi, India, begun during the early Delhi Sultanate and among the tallest brick minarets in the world.
- D. The largest mosque in Pakistan, located in Islamabad and known for its modern triangular design without a traditional dome
Why not D: “The largest mosque in Pakistan, located in Islamabad and known for its modern triangular design without a traditional dome” does not fit this question. The answer is A minaret in Delhi, India, begun during the early Delhi Sultanate and among the tallest brick minarets in the world.
Correct answer
B. A minaret in Delhi, India, begun during the early Delhi Sultanate and among the tallest brick minarets in the world
Explanation
A minaret in Delhi India begun during the early Delhi Sultanate and among the tallest brick minarets in the world option B is the accepted answer to Choose the statement that best explains Qutub Minar Option A A mosque in Istanbul commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the renowned Ottoman architect Sinan does not fit this question Option C One of the largest mosques in India built in the seventeenth century by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan does not fit this question Option D The largest mosque in Pakistan located in Islamabad and known for its modern triangular design without a traditional dome does not fit this question.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
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