Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

Match the following.

Wonder of the World Location
1. Chichen Itza A. Jordan
2. Petra B. Mexico
3. Christ the Redeemer C. Brazil
4. Machu Picchu D. Peru

 

Options:

1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A

1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D

1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-D

Correct Answer:

1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D

Explanation:

Chichen Itza is in Mexico. It is a complex of Mayan ruins famous for the Kukulkan Pyramid (El Castillo). This site exemplifies the Mayan-Toltec civilization in the Yucatán .

Petra is in Jordan. It is an archaeological city known for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Famous for the Al-Khazneh temple and its Hellenistic facades.

Christ the Redeemer is in Brazil. It is a towering statue of Jesus Christ atop the Corcovado Mountain. It's a symbol of Christianity and a cultural icon of both Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. 

Machu Picchu is in Peru. It is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains with sophisticated dry-stone walls. Known for its historical connection with Inca civilization.