1. When was the foundation stone of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir laid?
a) 1989
b) 1992
c) 2002
d) 2010
Answer: b) 1992
2. Which historical figure is associated with the construction of the original temple at the site?
a) Lord Rama
b) King Harsha
c) Mir Baqi
d) Babur
Answer: a) Lord Rama
3. What was the structure that stood at the Ayodhya site before the construction of the Babri Masjid?
a) Hindu Temple
b) Buddhist Stupa
c) Jain Temple
d) Church
Answer: a) Hindu Temple
4. The dispute over the Ayodhya site led to the demolition of the Babri Masjid in which year?
a) 1986
b) 1992
c) 2000
d) 2005
Answer: b) 1992
5. Who was the Mughal emperor during the construction of the Babri Masjid?
a) Akbar
b) Jahangir
c) Shah Jahan
d) Babur
Answer: d) Babur
6. What was the verdict of the Supreme Court of India in the Ayodhya dispute case in 2019?
a) Awarded the site to Hindus
b) Awarded the site to Muslims
c) Directed the construction of a mosque and temple on the site
d) Ordered the preservation of the disputed structure
Answer: a) Awarded the site to Hindus
7. The construction of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir is based on the architectural style of which period?
a) Mughal
b) Chola
c) Gupta
d) Maurya
Answer: c) Gupta
8. What is the significance of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir for Hindus?
a) It marks the birthplace of Lord Rama
b) It is a symbol of Mughal architecture
c) It commemorates the reign of Akbar
d) It is dedicated to Lord Krishna
Answer: a) It marks the birthplace of Lord Rama
9. Who is the deity worshipped at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir?
a) Lord Krishna
b) Lord Shiva
c) Lord Hanuman
d) Lord Rama
Answer: d) Lord Rama
10. What archaeological evidence supported the claim of a pre-existing Hindu structure at the Ayodhya site?
a) Inscriptions in Persian
b) Remnants of a Hindu temple
c) Ancient manuscripts
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Remnants of a Hindu temple
11. Which organization played a significant role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement advocating for the construction of the temple?
a) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
b) Indian National Congress
c) All India Muslim Personal Law Board
d) Communist Party of India (Marxist)
Answer: a) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
12. What legislation was passed in 1993 to address the Ayodhya dispute and the construction of the temple?
a) Ayodhya Temple Act
b) Babri Masjid Act
c) Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act
d) Temple Construction Act
Answer: c) Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act
13. Who was the chief litigant from the Hindu side in the Ayodhya dispute case in the Supreme Court of India?
a) L.K. Advani
b) Nirmohi Akhara
c) Ramlalla Virajman
d) Sunni Waqf Board
Answer: c) Ramlalla Virajman
14. What was the role of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in the Ayodhya dispute?
a) It conducted excavations to determine the historical evidence at the site.
b) It served as a mediator between the Hindu and Muslim communities.
c) It managed the construction of the Ram Mandir.
d) It opposed the construction of the temple.
Answer: a) It conducted excavations to determine the historical evidence at the site.
15. What is the name of the trust established for the construction of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir?
a) Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas
b) Ayodhya Development Trust
c) Hindutva Seva Sangh
d) Ram Bhakti Trust
Answer: a) Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas
16. What is the significance of the Shilanyas ceremony in the context of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir?
a) Laying the foundation stone
b) Concluding the construction
c) Inaugurating the temple
d) Performing religious rituals
Answer: a) Laying the foundation stone
17. Which court ruling declared the disputed land in Ayodhya to be divided into three parts in 2010?
a) Allahabad High Court
b) Supreme Court of India
c) International Court of Justice
d) Ayodhya Dispute Tribunal
Answer: a) Allahabad High Court
18. Who was the first head of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust?
a) Lal Krishna Advani
b) K. Parasaran
c) Champat Rai
d) Nritya Gopal Das
Answer: d) Nritya Gopal Das
19. What architectural style is the Ayodhya Ram Mandir designed in?
a) Rajput
b) Mughal
c) Dravidian
d) Nagara
Answer: d) Nagara
20. The Ayodhya dispute primarily revolves around the claim of the birthplace of which mythical figure?
a) Lord Shiva
b) Lord Krishna
c) Lord Rama
d) Goddess Sita
Answer: c) Lord Rama
21. What legal principle did the Supreme Court of India cite in its 2019 verdict on the Ayodhya dispute?
a) Doctrine of Adverse Possession
b) Doctrine of Acquiescence
c) Doctrine of Basic Structure
d) Doctrine of Res Judicata
Answer: b) Doctrine of Acquiescence
22. Which town is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, according to Hindu tradition?
a) Varanasi
b) Mathura
c) Ayodhya
d) Haridwar
Answer: c) Ayodhya
23. Who was the Mughal emperor when the Babri Masjid was constructed in Ayodhya?
a) Akbar
b) Aurangzeb
c) Humayun
d) Babur
Answer: d) Babur
24. What historical event is believed to have led to the construction of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya?
a) Battle of Panipat
b) Battle of Plassey
c) Battle of Haldighati
d) First Battle of Tarain
Answer: a) Battle of Panipat
25. Who was the lead counsel for the Hindu parties in the Ayodhya dispute case in the Supreme Court of India?
a) Kapil Sibal
b) Rajeev Dhavan
c) Harish Salve
d) K. Parasaran
Answer: d) K. Parasaran
26. In which year did the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) conduct excavations at the Ayodhya site?
a) 1990
b) 1992
c) 2003
d) 2010
Answer: c) 2003
27. What term is used to refer to the court-monitored process of dividing the disputed land in Ayodhya among the Hindu and Muslim parties?
a) Shah Bano verdict
b) Talaq-e-bid’ah
c) Shilanyas
d) Ayodhya Verdict
Answer: d) Ayodhya Verdict
28. Which organization spearheaded the movement for the construction of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir in the late 20th century?
a) All India Muslim Personal Law Board
b) Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)
c) Indian National Congress
d) Janata Dal (United)
Answer: b) Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)
29. What title did the Supreme Court use for the disputed land in Ayodhya in its 2019 judgment?
a) Shri Ram Janmabhoomi
b) Babri Masjid Complex
c) No Man’s Land
d) Allahabad Plaza
Answer: a) Shri Ram Janmabhoomi