World Statues Practice Questions
19 free World Statues practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
The 'Statue of Unity', the world's tallest statue, depicts which Indian statesman and independence activist?
- A Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- B Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
- C Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- D Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
Correct answer: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Standing at 182 meters, the statue is located in Gujarat near the Sardar Sarovar Dam. It was inaugurated in 2018 to honor Patel's role in the political integration of India.
The iconic 'Christ the Redeemer' statue, an Art Deco symbol of Christianity, overlooks which Brazilian city?
- A São Paulo
- B Belo Horizonte
- C Rio de Janeiro
- D Porto Alegre
Correct answer: Rio de Janeiro
The statue is situated at the peak of the 700-meter Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park. It was completed in 1931 and is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone.
The 'Spring Temple Buddha', formerly the world's tallest statue before 2018, is located in which country?
- A Thailand
- B China
- C Japan
- D Vietnam
Correct answer: China
Located in Henan province, the statue depicts Vairocana Buddha and stands at 128 meters excluding the lotus throne. It was completed in 2008 as a major Buddhist pilgrimage site.
Which famous statue in New York Harbor was a gift from France and holds a torch and a tablet inscribed with the date of the U.S. Declaration of Independence?
- A Statue of Liberty
- B The Motherland Calls
- C Victory Column
- D Statue of Republic
Correct answer: Statue of Liberty
Formally titled 'Liberty Enlightening the World', it was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. The metal framework was engineered by Gustave Eiffel.
The colossal 'Great Sphinx of Giza' is a limestone statue depicting a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a:
- A Falcon
- B Human
- C Jackal
- D Ram
Correct answer: Human
It is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and is commonly believed to represent the Pharaoh Khafre. It faces directly from West to East on the Giza Plateau.
In which city can you find the 'Merlion', a mythical statue with the head of a lion and the body of a fish?
- A Hong Kong
- B Singapore
- C Kuala Lumpur
- D Bangkok
Correct answer: Singapore
The Merlion is the official mascot and national personification of Singapore. The lion head represents the city's original name, Singapura, while the fish body symbolizes its origins as a fishing village.
The 'Little Mermaid' statue, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, is a famous landmark in which European capital?
- A Luxembourg
- B Stockholm
- C Copenhagen
- D Helsinki
Correct answer: Copenhagen
The bronze statue was commissioned in 1909 by Carl Jacobsen and sits on a rock by the waterside at the Langelinie promenade. It is relatively small, standing only 1.25 meters tall.
The 'Ushiku Daibutsu', one of the tallest statues in the world, is a bronze figure of Amida Buddha located in which country?
- A South Korea
- B Japan
- C Sri Lanka
- D India
Correct answer: Japan
Located in Ibaraki Prefecture, the statue was built to commemorate the birth of Shinran, the founder of the Jōdo Shinshū sect. It stands 120 meters tall and includes an observation floor.
Which Michelangelo masterpiece is a 5.17-meter marble statue of a biblical hero located in the Accademia Gallery in Florence?
- A Moses
- B David
- C Pieta
- D The Thinker
Correct answer: David
Created between 1501 and 1504, the statue became a symbol of the defense of civil liberties embodied in the Republic of Florence. It is renowned for its anatomical realism and expressive gaze.
The 'African Renaissance Monument', the tallest statue in Africa, is located in which city?
- A Lagos
- B Nairobi
- C Cairo
- D Dakar
Correct answer: Dakar
Located in Senegal, the bronze statue stands on top of one of the twin hills known as Collines des Mamelles. It was built to overlook the Atlantic Ocean and symbolize the end of slavery and colonialism.
The 'Leshan Giant Buddha', the largest stone Buddha in the world, is carved out of a cliff face at the confluence of three rivers in which Chinese province?
- A Sichuan
- B Yunnan
- C Guangdong
- D Fujian
Correct answer: Sichuan
Construction was started in 713 AD during the Tang Dynasty by a monk named Hai Tong. The statue is 71 meters tall and is meant to calm the turbulent waters for shipping vessels.
Which statue in Volgograd features a woman representing the personification of the motherland calling her sons and daughters to repulse the enemy?
- A Mother Armenia
- B Mother Motherland (Kyiv)
- C Kartlis Deda
- D The Motherland Calls
Correct answer: The Motherland Calls
This statue is the central part of the 'To the Heroes of the Battle of Stalingrad' monument complex. It is uniquely designed without being tethered to its pedestal, held in place only by its weight.
The 'Statue of Belief' (Viswas Swaroopam), the tallest statue of Lord Shiva in the world, is located in which Indian state?
- A Tamil Nadu
- B Karnataka
- C Uttar Pradesh
- D Rajasthan
Correct answer: Rajasthan
Located in Nathdwara, the statue stands at 112 meters. It features Lord Shiva in a seated meditative posture and is built to withstand high-speed winds and earthquakes.
The 'Manneken Pis', a small bronze fountain sculpture of a boy, is a major cultural landmark in which city?
- A Paris
- B Amsterdam
- C Berlin
- D Brussels
Correct answer: Brussels
Located near the Grand Place, the statue embodies the Belgian sense of humor and independent spirit. It is famous for its large collection of costumes, which are changed several times a week.
Which bronze statue by Auguste Rodin depicts a man in sober meditation leaning his chin on one hand?
- A The Kiss
- B The Gates of Hell
- C The Burghers of Calais
- D The Thinker
Correct answer: The Thinker
Originally titled 'The Poet', it was intended to represent Dante Alighieri in front of the Gates of Hell. It has since become a universal symbol of philosophy and intellectual effort.
The 'Lord Murugan Statue', the tallest statue of a Hindu deity in Malaysia, is located at the entrance of which site?
- A Batu Caves
- B Genting Highlands
- C Penang Hill
- D Langkawi
Correct answer: Batu Caves
Standing at 42.7 meters, the gold-painted statue took three years to construct. It is the centerpiece of the annual Thaipusam festival celebrated by the Tamil community.
Which of these statues is located in London and serves as a monument to the hero of the Battle of Trafalgar?
- A Wellington's Column
- B Duke of York Column
- C Albert Memorial
- D Nelson's Column
Correct answer: Nelson's Column
The 5.5-meter statue of Admiral Horatio Nelson stands atop a 46-meter granite column in Trafalgar Square. It is surrounded by four bronze lions and four relief panels cast from captured French cannons.
The 'Genghis Khan Statue Complex', featuring a 40-meter tall stainless steel statue of the conqueror on horseback, is located in which country?
- A Mongolia
- B China
- C Kazakhstan
- D Kyrgyzstan
Correct answer: Mongolia
The statue is situated on the bank of the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog, where according to legend, he found a golden whip. Visitors can walk through the chest of the horse to reach an observation deck.
The 'Laykyun Sekkya', a massive standing Buddha statue, is found in which country?
- A Myanmar
- B Thailand
- C Sri Lanka
- D Bhutan
Correct answer: Myanmar
Located near Monywa, it was the world's tallest statue from 2008 until the completion of the Spring Temple Buddha. It features a standing Buddha alongside a reclining Buddha.