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Indian monuments: Identify the city in which the historic 'Char Minar' stands. Full question: The 'Char Minar' monument—an iconic 16th-century structure with four minarets—is located in which Indian city? Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Hyderabad
Lucknow
Agra
Bhopal
Delhi

Correct Answer: Hyderabad

Explanation:

Given

Monument: Char Minar ('Four Minarets').

Approach
The Charminar was built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah and stands in the heart of Hyderabad, Telangana, serving as the city’s enduring symbol.

Why others are incorrect
Lucknow is famous for Bara Imambara/Rumi Darwaza; Agra for the Taj Mahal/Fatehpur Sikri nearby; Delhi for Red Fort/Qutub Minar; Bhopal for its lakes and heritage—but the Charminar is in Hyderabad.

Final Answer
Hyderabad.

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