II. Read the passages given below and answer any 10 questions that follow them:
In the 16th century, when Golconda was the capital of the Qutab Shahi Kingdom, it is believed that a shepherd boy came across an idol on the hill. It was then that the Kakatiya dynasty's ruler built this fort. The fort is 120 m high. After it was captured by Aurangazeb, the Mughal emperor, the fort fell into ruins. The beautiful ruins of the fort have a story to tell. They make you wonder how the fort may have looked in its days of glory and grandeur. The fort also hosts a sound and light show every day, and the history of this fort is narrated in such an interesting manner that even a child can understand and enjoy it. The next place to visit is the Charminar. The literal meaning of this monument is 'four minaret' is a mosque on the second floor. It is said that when the state was engulfed by the plague, Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutab Shahi dynasty, prayed to end the plague and promised to build a mosque in the very place where he was praying. Thus, Charminar came into being. The walk from the bottom to the top of the monument is a little spooky, owing to the narrowness of the pathway and the steepness of the steps. Make sure you visit the nearby Laad Bazaar, where there are rows of shops selling the famous Hyderabadi glass bangles and lac bangles. The Salar Jung Museum is the third largest museum in the country and boasts of owning the biggest one-man collection of antiques in the world. A visit to the Salar Jung Museum is a must, even if you are nota fan of antique stuff. You can view the Nizam's collection of textiles, arms, metal ware, ivory carvings, Indian bronzes and carpets. The main attraction is definitely the Musical Clock, made by Cook and Kelvy of England. Inside the clock is a timekeeper. Every hour, he comes out and beats a gong as many times as the time indicates. Another attraction at the museum is the Veiled Rebecca, an amazing sculpture made by the Italian sculptor, Giovanni Maria Benzoni.
1 . Golconda was the capital of the Qutab Shahi kingdom in the ________________________. *
1 point
i 15th century
ii 16th century
iii 17th century
iv 14th century
2. The main attraction in the Salar Jung Museum is _______________. *
1 point
i Metal ware
ii Collection of carpets
iii Musical clock
iv Ivory carvings
3. ________ ruler decided to build a fort on the hill. *
1 point
Kakatiya
i Aurangzeb
ii Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb iii Shah
iv Maria Benzoni
4. The Mughul ruler ________ attacked and captured the fort which led to its ruin. *
1 point
i Akbar
ii Aurangzeb
iii Babur
iv Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
5. Laad Bazaar is in ________. *
1 point
i Golconda
ii Salar Jung Museum
iii Charminar
iv Lal Qila
6. Height of Golconda fort is ____________. *
1 point
i 140 m
ii 120 m
iii 150 m
iv 160 m
7. The ________ is the third largest museum in the country.
1 point
I Salar Jung Museum
ii Golconda
iii Charminar
iv Lal Qila
8. The main attraction is definitely the Musical Clock, made by ________. *
1 point
i Kakatiya dynasty's ruler
ii Qutb Shahi dynasty
iii Kelvy of England
iv Nizamption 1
9. Antonyms of word ruins is________________. *
1 point
i Destroy
ii Spoil
iii Wreck
iv Rebuild
10. Synonyms of word glory is __________________. *
1 point
i Fame
ii Grandeur
iii Opulence
iv Shame
Answers
Answer:
In the 16th century, when Golconda was the capital of the Qutab Shahi Kingdom, it is believed that a shepherd boy came across an idol on the hill. It was then that the Kakatiya dynasty's ruler built this fort. The fort is 120 m high. After it was captured by Aurangazeb, the Mughal emperor, the fort fell into ruins. The beautiful ruins of the fort have a story to tell. They make you wonder how the fort may have looked in its days of glory and grandeur. The fort also hosts a sound and light show every day, and the history of this fort is narrated in such an interesting manner that even a child can understand and enjoy it. The next place to visit is the Charminar. The literal meaning of this monument is 'four minaret' is a mosque on the second floor. It is said that when the state was engulfed by the plague, Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutab Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutab Shahi dynasty, prayed to end the plague and promised to build a mosque in the very place where he was praying. Thus, Charminar came into being. The walk from the bottom to the top of the monument is a little spooky, owing to the narrowness of the pathway and the steepness of the steps. Make sure you visit the nearby Laad Bazaar, where there are rows of shops selling the famous Hyderabadi glass bangles and lac bangles. The Salar Jung Museum is the third largest museum in the country and boasts of owning the biggest one-man collection of antiques in the world. A visit to the Salar Jung Museum is a must, even if you are nota fan of antique stuff. You can view the Nizam's collection of textiles, arms, metal ware, ivory carvings, Indian bronzes and carpets. The main attraction is definitely the Musical Clock, made by Cook and Kelvy of England. Inside the clock is a timekeeper. Every hour, he comes out and beats a gong as many times as the time indicates. Another attraction at the museum is the Veiled Rebecca, an amazing sculpture made by the Italian sculptor, Giovanni Maria Benzoni.
1 . Golconda was the capital of the Qutab Shahi kingdom in the ________________________. *
1 point
i 15th century
ii 16th century
iii 17th century
iv 14th century
2. The main attraction in the Salar Jung Museum is _______________. *
1 point
i Metal ware
ii Collection of carpets
iii Musical clock
iv Ivory carvings
3. ________ ruler decided to build a fort on the hill. *
1 point
Kakatiya
i Aurangzeb
ii Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb iii Shah
iv Maria Benzoni
4. The Mughul ruler ________ attacked and captured the fort which led to its ruin. *
1 point
i Akbar
ii Aurangzeb
iii Babur
iv Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah
5. Laad Bazaar is in ________. *
1 point
i Golconda
ii Salar Jung Museum
iii Charminar
iv Lal Qila
6. Height of Golconda fort is ____________. *
1 point
i 140 m
ii 120 m
iii 150 m
iv 160 m
7. The ________ is the third largest museum in the country.
1 point
I Salar Jung Museum
ii Golconda
iii Charminar
iv Lal Qila
8. The main attraction is definitely the Musical Clock, made by ________. *
1 point
i Kakatiya dynasty's ruler
ii Qutb Shahi dynasty
iii Kelvy of England
iv Nizamption 1
9. Antonyms of word ruins is________________. *
1 point
i Destroy
ii Spoil
iii Wreck
iv Rebuild
10. Synonyms of word glory is __________________. *
1 point
i Fame
ii Grandeur
iii Opulence
iv Shame
Answer:
1.B 2.D 3.A 4.B 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.D 9.D 10.A
Explanation:
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