Welcome to The Miranda House Challenge: Quizzing Through the Red Bricks! This fun and interactive quiz is all about celebrating the charm, history, and achievements of Miranda House, one of Delhi University’s most loved colleges. Whether you’re a student, alumna, or just curious about this iconic campus, get ready to test how well you really know “the House.”
From its beautiful red-brick buildings and lush lawns to its inspiring alumnae and rich traditions, Miranda House holds a special place in India’s academic world. This quiz will take you through its stories, milestones, and little-known facts. Let’s see if you can earn the title of a true Mirandian at heart.
1. In which year was Miranda House established?
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- 1935
- 1948
- 1951
- 1962
2. Who laid the foundation stone of Miranda House?
- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
- Edwina Mountbatten
- Sarojini Naidu
- Lady Irwin
3. Miranda House is affiliated to which university?
- Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Indraprastha University
- University of Delhi
- Jamia Millia Islamia
4. What is the motto of Miranda House (in English translation)?
- “Knowledge is Power”
- “Learning through self-education”
- “Truth alone triumphs”
- “Service before Self”
5. What are the official colours of Miranda House?
- Blue and White
- Red and Gold
- Cocoa Brown and Green
- Maroon and Cream
6. Which of the following is NOT a course offered by Miranda House?
- B.A. (Hons) Political Science
- B.Sc. (Hons) Physics
- B.Tech in Computer Science
- B.A. (Hons) Sociology
7. What does the Sanskrit motto “स्वाध्यायान् प्रमादितव्यम्” mean?
- “Education for All”
- “One must not neglect self-study”
- “Service to Others”
- “Work is Worship”
8. Which part of Delhi is Miranda House located in?
- South Delhi
- North Delhi
- East Delhi
- West Delhi
9. What type of institution is Miranda House?
- Autonomous College
- Public women’s college
- Private co-ed college
- D) Deemed university
10. The Miranda House campus is known for which architectural feature?
- Gothic towers
- Red brick colonial buildings
- Glass skyscrapers
- Dome-shaped classrooms
| Q.No. | Question (Short) | Correct Answer |
| 1 | Year of establishment | 1948 |
| 2 | The foundation stone was laid by | Edwina Mountbatten |
| 3 | Affiliated university | University of Delhi |
| 4 | Motto (English) | Learning through self-education |
| 5 | Official colours | Cocoa Brown and Green |
| 6 | Course NOT offered | B.Tech in Computer Science |
| 7 | Meaning of motto | One must not neglect self-study |
| 8 | Location in Delhi | North Delhi |
| 9 | Type of institution | Public women’s college |
| 10 | Architectural style | Red brick colonial buildings |
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