With reference to the Charminar, consider the following statements: 1. It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. 2. It was constructed primarily using red sandstone. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Charminar, consider the following statements:
1.It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah.
2.It was constructed primarily using red sandstone.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Charminar was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Charminar was constructed primarily using granite, limestone, lime mortar, and pulverised marble, not red sandstone.

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