Delhi features some of the most striking colonial and historic planning in South Asia. This quiz explores the stories behind its famous landmarks and monuments.
You will find questions about Edwin Lutyens, the grand Rashtrapati Bhavan, and the design of India Gate. Some questions test simple dates, while others ask for specific design details.
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In which year was New Delhi officially inaugurated as the capital of India?
1911
1911
1931
1931
1921
1921
1941
1941
Who was the primary British architect commissioned to design the new imperial capital of India during the early 20th century?
Le Corbusier
Le Corbusier
Charles Correa
Charles Correa
Jagdish Chandra Bose
Jagdish Chandra Bose
Edwin Lutyens
Edwin Lutyens
Which famous, historic market in Old Delhi was established in the 17th century by Princess Jahanara Begum?
Daryaganj
Daryaganj
Karol Bagh
Karol Bagh
Connaught Place
Connaught Place
Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk
Which iconic war memorial in New Delhi was originally known as the All India War Memorial?
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Parliament House
Parliament House
Supreme Court
Supreme Court
India Gate
India Gate
Which official resides in the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the expansive presidential estate in Delhi?
The President of India
The President of India
The Chief Justice of India
The Chief Justice of India
The Vice President of India
The Vice President of India
The Prime Minister of India
The Prime Minister of India
What materials were predominantly used in the construction of the Rashtrapati Bhavan to align with Mughal architectural traditions?
Brick and limestone
Brick and limestone
Granite and black basalt
Granite and black basalt
White marble
White marble
Red sandstone and cream sandstone
Red sandstone and cream sandstone
In which year was New Delhi officially inaugurated as the capital of British India?
1931
1931
1941
1941
1911
1911
1921
1921
The famous Chandni Chowk area is located directly opposite which major historical Mughal monument?
The Qutub Minar
The Qutub Minar
The Humayun’s Tomb
The Humayun’s Tomb
The Red Fort
The Red Fort
The Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal
What was the original name of the grand ceremonial boulevard that stretches from India Gate to the Rashtrapati Bhavan?
Viceroy’s Walk
Viceroy’s Walk
Imperial Avenue
Imperial Avenue
Kingsway
Kingsway
Queensway
Queensway
Which architect collaborated with Edwin Lutyens and is credited with the design of the Secretariat Buildings?
Walter George
Walter George
Herbert Baker
Herbert Baker
Edward Baker
Edward Baker
Henry Lutyens
Henry Lutyens
Lutyens’ Delhi is widely recognized for blending Western architectural styles with which regional traditional styles?
Art Deco influence
Art Deco influence
Modernist Bauhaus design
Modernist Bauhaus design
Purely Neoclassical European design
Purely Neoclassical European design
Persian and Mughal influence
Persian and Mughal influence
The India Gate commemorates the soldiers of the British Indian Army who died during which global conflict?
1914-1918
1914-1918
1908-1912
1908-1912
1939-1945
1939-1945
1922-1926
1922-1926
What original Mughal-era feature, designed to reflect moonlight, once stood at the center of the Chandni Chowk square?
A statue of a Mughal Emperor
A statue of a Mughal Emperor
A central pool with a fountain
A central pool with a fountain
A Gothic clock tower
A Gothic clock tower
A horse-drawn carriage stand
A horse-drawn carriage stand
Approximately how many rooms does the main building of the Rashtrapati Bhavan contain?
340 rooms
340 rooms
310 rooms
310 rooms
400 rooms
400 rooms
370 rooms
370 rooms
In what year did the Rashtrapati Bhavan receive its current name upon India becoming a Republic?
1950
1950
1952
1952
1949
1949
1947
1947
The circular design of the old Parliament House (Sansad Bhavan) is widely believed to have been inspired by which ancient Indian temple?
Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
Kandariya Mahadeva Temple
Sun Temple
Sun Temple
Brihadisvara Temple
Brihadisvara Temple
Chausath Yogini Temple
Chausath Yogini Temple
What is the name of the eternal flame structure located beneath the India Gate arch?
Victory Flame
Victory Flame
Shaheed Smarak
Shaheed Smarak
Amar Jawan Jyoti
Amar Jawan Jyoti
Eternal Light of India
Eternal Light of India
Which famous Sikh shrine is located on the Chandni Chowk road?
Fatehpuri Masjid
Fatehpuri Masjid
Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid
Digambar Jain Temple
Digambar Jain Temple
Sis Ganj Sahib Gurudwara
Sis Ganj Sahib Gurudwara
What is the name of the famous garden located within the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex that is open to the public during certain seasons?
Lodhi Estate Garden
Lodhi Estate Garden
Lodi Garden
Lodi Garden
Mughal Garden (now Amrit Udyan)
Mughal Garden (now Amrit Udyan)
The Viceroy’s Park
The Viceroy’s Park
What was the Rashtrapati Bhavan originally called during the British colonial era?
Crown Representative Office
Crown Representative Office
Viceroy’s House
Viceroy’s House
King’s Lodge
King’s Lodge
Governor General’s Palace
Governor General’s Palace
Which famous English landmark served as the architectural model for the circular design of Connaught Place?
Regent’s Crescent
Regent’s Crescent
Park Crescent
Park Crescent
Lansdown Crescent
Lansdown Crescent
Royal Crescent
Royal Crescent
Who was the architect responsible for the design of the circular Connaught Place complex?
Robert Tor Russell
Robert Tor Russell
John Keay
John Keay
J.R.S. Broadbent
J.R.S. Broadbent
Gordon Sanderson
Gordon Sanderson
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