Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
Which of the following best describes Bibi Ka Maqbara?
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question asks: Which of the following best describes Bibi Ka Maqbara? The correct choice is B. A mausoleum in Aurangabad, India, built to resemble the Taj Mahal and sometimes called the 'Mini Taj Mahal'. 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. The largest mosque in Pakistan, located in Islamabad and known for its modern triangular design without a traditional dome
Why not A: “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 mausoleum in Aurangabad, India, built to resemble the Taj Mahal and sometimes called the 'Mini Taj Mahal'.
- B. A mausoleum in Aurangabad, India, built to resemble the Taj Mahal and sometimes called the 'Mini Taj Mahal' ✓
- C. An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century, known for its golden dome
Why not C: “An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century, known for its golden dome” does not fit this question. The answer is A mausoleum in Aurangabad, India, built to resemble the Taj Mahal and sometimes called the 'Mini Taj Mahal'.
- D. One of the largest mosques in Pakistan, built in Lahore by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the seventeenth century
Why not D: “One of the largest mosques in Pakistan, built in Lahore by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the seventeenth century” does not fit this question. The answer is A mausoleum in Aurangabad, India, built to resemble the Taj Mahal and sometimes called the 'Mini Taj Mahal'.
Correct answer
B. A mausoleum in Aurangabad, India, built to resemble the Taj Mahal and sometimes called the 'Mini Taj Mahal'
Explanation
A mausoleum in Aurangabad India built to resemble the Taj Mahal and sometimes called the 'Mini Taj Mahal' is the term that matches Which of the following best describes Bibi Ka Maqbara option B Option A The largest mosque in Pakistan located in Islamabad and known for its modern triangular design without a traditional dome does not fit this question Option C An Islamic shrine in Jerusalem built atop the Temple Mount in the late seventh century known for its golden dome does not fit this question Option D One of the largest mosques in Pakistan built in Lahore by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the seventeenth century does not fit.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
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