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[#116] Which of the following is not correctly matched?
Correct Answer
(D) Narsimha : Chalukya
Explanation
Solution: Kovvali was a popular novelist of Telugu language in the early 20th century. He is one of the most prolific writer of modern Telugu language. His complete name is Kovvali Lakshmi Narasimha Rao (1912–1975), born in Tanuku. He wrote about thousand Novels, which is a record not surpassed by any Telugu writer till now.
[#117] In which of the following towns is "Moti Masjid" situated?
Correct Answer
(A) Agra
Explanation
Solution: The Moti Masjid (translation: Pearl Mosque) in Agra was built by Shah Jahan. During the rule of Shah Jahan the Mughal emperor, numerous architectural wonders were built, the most famous of them being the Taj Mahal. Moti Masjid earned the epithet Pearl Mosque for it shone like a pearl.
[#118] Who has written the famous book Padmavat?
Correct Answer
(B) Malik Muhammad Jayasi
Explanation
Solution: Padmavat (or Padmawat) is an epic poem written in 1540 by Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi, who wrote it in the Hindustani language of Awadhi, and originally in the Persian Nastaʿlīq script. It is the oldest extant text among the important works in Awadhi.
[#119] Humayun restored his Indian kingdom with the help of the ruler of
Correct Answer
(C) Persia
Explanation
Solution: Due to a quarrel with the Rana of Amarkot, Humayun had to flee from there and at last he reached Persia. The Persian king Shah Tahmasp gave him military help to conquer Kabul and Kandahar from from his brother Kamran. Later on Humayun defeated the weakened Afghan forces of Sikander Sur and occupied Agra and Delhi in 1555.
[#120] Who built Hawa Mahal?
Correct Answer
(B) Maharaja Pratap Singh
Explanation
Solution: Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, India. It is constructed of red and pink sandstone. The palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the zenana, or women's chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.