Question

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Vastu Sangrahalaya, formerly the Prince of Wales Museum, is located in
A. New Delhi
B. Kolkata
С. Mumbai
D. Chennai

Answer 1

Hint: Prince of Wales Museum is the other name for Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum. It is believed that it preserves the legacy of Maratha warriors or the founder of the Maratha dynasty Lord Shivaji. Situated perfectly within the center of Mumbai the museum was constructed to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales.

Complete step by step answer:
Let us discuss some of the historical facts. It was during the call of the early nineteenth-century active citizens of Bombay who decided to construct a museum to praise the visit of the Prince of Wales and soon after their commitment they passed the resolution to construct the same. The volume of wisdom beside that its rectangular formation which is complemented by a dome at the base makes it magnificent. Western Indian and Indo-Saracenic style is followed to build it incorporating elements of Mughal, Maratha, and Jain architecture. Central entrance of the museum from where the majestic dome is built. The flecks of blue and white tiles along with a lotus petal base adds more glory to its beauty. It successfully incited the glory of historic days. The whole museum is classified into three sections namely art, archaeology, and natural history. The forestry section of the museum displays the timbers grown during the time of Bombay’s presidency beside that it has a geological compilation of rocks, minerals, and fossils.

So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: Since it has historic importance it is a major attraction for tourists. It not only exhibits the brilliance of architecture but also allows travelers to understand the history of Maratha and India as a whole.it also has maritime galleries among the precious one.