Which of the following monument(s) is/are not located in Gujarat? (i). Mahabat Maqbara (ii). Jama Masjid (iii). Sarkhej Roja
- AOnly (i)
- B(i) and (ii)
- C(i), (ii), (iii)
- DNone of the aboveCorrect
Solution
Concept
Mahabat Maqbara (Junagadh), Jama Masjid (Ahmedabad), and Sarkhej Roza (Ahmedabad) are all famous historical monuments located in Gujarat.
Step-by-step solution
1. Check monument (i): Mahabat Maqbara is located in Junagadh, Gujarat. 2. Check monument (ii): Jama Masjid (a famous 15th-century mosque) is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 3. Check monument (iii): Sarkhej Roza is a tomb and mosque complex located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. 4. Since all three monuments are located in Gujarat, none of them is outside Gujarat. Answer: (D) None of the above
Explanation
All three monuments listed are located within Gujarat. Mahabat Maqbara is in Junagadh, while Jama Masjid and Sarkhej Roza are in Ahmedabad. Therefore, none of these options represent monuments located outside Gujarat.
Why the other options are wrong
A: Incorrect because Mahabat Maqbara is located in Junagadh, Gujarat. B: Incorrect because both Mahabat Maqbara and Jama Masjid (Ahmedabad) are in Gujarat. C: Incorrect because all three monuments are located in Gujarat.
Shortcut
Remember that Mahabat Maqbara (Junagadh) and Sarkhej Roza (Ahmedabad) are iconic Indo-Islamic heritage sites of Gujarat.
Common mistake
Students often confuse Jama Masjid thinking only of the one in Delhi, forgetting that Ahmedabad also has a very famous historical Jama Masjid.
Correct answer: D) None of the above