WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following pair do not match?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Jaunpur- Atala Masjid
  2. Malwa- Jahaz Mahal
  3. Ajmer-Kubbatul Islam
  4. Gaur- Bara Sona Masjid

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ajmer-Kubbatul Islam

Explanation: The pair Ajmer – Kubbatul Islam is incorrect, as the Kubbatul Islam Mosque is located in Delhi, not Ajmer. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Kubbatul Islam Mosque, also known as Quwwat-ul-Islam, was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1193 CE. ▪️ It stands near the Qutub Minar complex in Delhi. ▪️ The mosque was built using materials from demolished Hindu and Jain temples. ▪️ It represents the earliest example of Indo-Islamic architecture in India. ▪️ Atala Masjid (Jaunpur), Jahaz Mahal (Mandu), and Bara Sona Masjid (Gaur) are correctly matched. ▪️ The incorrect match often appears in exams testing art and architecture. ▪️ The mosque’s arched screens and pillars show early Islamic influence on Indian stonework. ▪️ It symbolises the establishment of Muslim rule in Northern India.