Archive · 10 Nov 2025
UPSC Essentials: History and Culture Daily Quiz
This is a special quiz for people studying to become civil servants in India.
It helps them learn about important historical and cultural things they need to know.
The quiz asks questions about famous buildings and places in India, like old temples and tombs.
For example, it asks about a temple built with special 'floating bricks' and another that looks like the Taj Mahal but was made more cheaply.
It also covers a tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal and caves that show different religions.
Learning these facts is part of getting ready for a big exam.
UPSC Essentials offers daily subject-wise quizzes for UPSC CSE 2026 aspirants focusing on History and Culture.
The Ramappa Temple, a 13th-century Shiva temple in Telangana, is recognized for its Kakatiya architecture and 'floating bricks', and was a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.
Bibi Ka Maqbara, also known as the 'Taj of the Deccan', was built in memory of Aurangzeb’s wife and is modeled on the Taj Mahal but constructed more economically.
Humayun's Tomb, a 16th-century mausoleum, is credited to architects Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and Mohammad Sayyid, and influenced the design of the Taj Mahal.
The Ellora Caves complex in Maharashtra showcases monuments representing Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, including the Kailashnatha monolith.
The Sun Temple at Konark, Odisha, known as 'Black Pagoda' and 'Arka Kshetra', was built by King Narasimhadeva I and is celebrated for its Kalingan architecture.
The quiz aims to help aspirants revise static syllabus topics and check their knowledge through MCQs.
- Who
- UPSC aspirants and UPSC Essentials
- What
- A daily quiz on History and Culture to test knowledge of static syllabus topics
- When
- Ongoing, as part of UPSC Essentials' initiative
- Where
- Online platform for UPSC preparation
- Why
- To help aspirants revise and check their progress on important historical and cultural topics
- Quiz Focus
- History and Culture
- Target Audience
- UPSC CSE 2026 Aspirants
- Quiz Structure
- Subject-wise quizzes on static syllabus topics
- Included Monuments
- Ramappa Temple, Bibi Ka Maqbara, Humayun's Tomb, Ellora Caves, Sun Temple Konark
- Additional Resources
- Links to previous quizzes, UNESCO website, Indian Express articles