Choose the one word for the given expression.
A large, grand tomb built over the grave of an important person
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Mausoleum
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Mortuary | a room or building where dead bodies are kept for a short time before burial or cremation | The body was kept in the hospital mortuary till the family arrived. |
| (2) Monastery | a building where monks live and pray | We visited an old Buddhist monastery in Sikkim. |
| (3) Mausoleum (answer) | a large, grand building that holds the tomb of an important person | The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his wife. |
| (4) Sanctuary | a safe place, or a protected area for birds and animals | Many birds come to the Bharatpur bird sanctuary in winter. |