Worksheet: Historical Sites | General Knowledge Encyclopedia - Class 8 PDF Download

Section A: Fill in the blanks

Q1: The Taj Mahal is located in the city of ________.

Q2: The Red Fort is situated in the city of ________.

Q3: The ________ is a famous rock-cut cave temple in Maharashtra.

Q4: The ________ is a medieval fort in Rajasthan, famous for its beautiful architecture.

Q5: The ________ is a Buddhist stupa located in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh.

Q6: The ________ is a historical monument in Jaipur, known for its stunning pink architecture.

Q7: The ________ is a group of temples in Khajuraho, known for their intricate carvings.

Q8: The ________ is an ancient cave complex in Ellora, Maharashtra, showcasing Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples.

Q9: The ________ is an archaeological site in Tamil Nadu, famous for its stone carvings and ancient structures.

Q10: The ________ is an ancient stepwell in Gujarat, known for its unique architecture and intricate carvings.

Section B: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)

Q1: Which historical site in India is known as the "Symbol of Love"?
(a) Red Fort
(b) Qutub Minar
(c) Taj Mahal
(d) Hawa Mahal

Q2: The Red Fort is a historical fort located in which city?
(a) Jaipur
(b) Delhi
(c) Mumbai
(d) Kolkata

Q3: The Ajanta Caves are famous for their ________.
(a) Intricate carvings
(b) Rock-cut architecture
(c) Ancient paintings
(d) All of the above

Q4: Which historical site in Rajasthan is known for its magnificent architecture?
(a) Chittorgarh Fort
(b) Jaisalmer Fort
(c) Hawa Mahal
(d) Amer Fort

Q5: The Great Stupa is located in ________.
(a) Jaipur
(b) Sanchi
(c) Udaipur
(d) Varanasi

Q6: Hawa Mahal is a historical monument located in ________.
(a) Agra
(b) Jaipur
(c) Jodhpur
(d) Udaipur

Q7: The Khajuraho Temples are famous for their ________.
(a) Intricate sculptures
(b) Rock-cut architecture
(c) Ancient paintings
(d) All of the above

Q8: The Ellora Caves showcase temples belonging to which three religions?
(a) Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
(b) Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity
(c) Buddhism, Islam, and Jainism
(d) Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism

Q9: Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) is known for its ________.
(a) Temples carved in rock
(b) Intricate stone carvings
(c) Shore temples
(d) All of the above

Q10: Rani ki Vav is an ancient stepwell located in ________.
(a) Gujarat
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Bihar
(d) Uttar Pradesh