Question

Bijapur is known of its _______
A. Severe drought condition
B. Gol Gumbaz
C. Heavy rainfall
D. Statue of Gomateshwara

Answer 1

Hint: Bijapur is located in the northern part of Karnataka. The Don river which is considered as a tributary of the Krishna river is situated in the northwest of Bijapur.

Complete Answer:
During the early periods of Muslim rule, this was considered an important center. Bijapur is also called Vijayapura which literally means the city of victory.
The statue of Gomateshwara is located in the region of Shravanabelagola in Karnataka. It was created by the minister of Ganga king, Rajmalla whose name is Chamundraya. It is a statue of Jain saint Lord Bahubali. It is a monolith monument of Karnataka. It is considered an important art work of Jain. The southern range in the Khasi hills which is located in the northeast of India which is the Mawsynram town of Meghalaya receives the highest rainfall which is about 1100 cm of rain per year. The architectural design of Gol Gumbaz is Dravidian architecture with Islamic influences. Gol Gumbaz literally means circular dome made of dark grey basalt stone. It was designed by Yaqut of Dabul. Gol Gumbaz construction can be credited to the Adil Shahi empire. The construction of this tomb is credited to Muhammad Adil Shah. It is the mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah. It is located in the northern region of Karnataka, in the capital of the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur.
So, the correct answer is Option B.

Note: Bijapur is also known by the name Vijayapura which means the city of victory. Bijapur is regarded as the capital of the Adil Shahi dynasty. Bijapur is known for Gol Gumbaz which is a monument built by Muhammad Adil Shah.