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Consider the following statements regarding the Red Fort in Delhi: 1. It was commissioned by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. 2. The Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas are located inside the complex. 3. It was constructed during the reign of Aurangzeb. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Correct answer: 1 and 2 only

Solution

The Red Fort was commissioned by Shah Jahan, and the Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas are inside the complex. It was not constructed during Aurangzeb's reign, so statement 3 is incorrect.

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