Which of the following statements is correct about Humayun's Tomb?
Statement I: This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent.
Statement II: It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.

The correct answer is: (d) Both I and II

Explanation:
Statement I is correct: Humayun's Tomb, constructed in 1570 in Delhi, is regarded as the first garden-tomb in the Indian subcontinent. It was commissioned by Empress Bega Begum, Humayun's widow, and designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas.
Statement II is correct: The tomb is a key example of Mughal architecture, blending Persian and Indian styles. Its symmetrical layout, domed structure, and garden setting became a template for later Mughal monuments, notably the Taj Mahal.

Information Booster:
• The tomb complex is surrounded by the Charbagh (four-part Persian-style garden).
• It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.
• Located near Nizamuddin Dargah, Delhi, the complex includes other Mughal tombs as well.

Additional Information:
• Humayun’s Tomb was also the first structure to use red sandstone at such a scale in India.
• The tomb underwent major restoration by the Archaeological Survey of India and Aga Khan Trust for Culture.