Question
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements :
1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri.
2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
D
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Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. White marble was not used in making the Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri. The Buland Darwaza, a monumental gateway, and the Khankah, a Sufi shrine, are both constructed primarily using red sandstone.
Statement 2 is also incorrect. Red sandstone and marble were not used in making the Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow. The Bara Imambara, a historical building, is primarily constructed using bricks and does not incorporate marble or red sandstone. The Rumi Darwaza, a grand entrance gateway, is made entirely of bricks and does not feature red sandstone or marble.