The ancient 'Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram' includes a precarious natural balance rock monument. What is it popularly named? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The ancient 'Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram' includes a precarious natural balance rock monument. What is it popularly named?
A. Shiva's Boulder
B. Krishna's Butterball
C. Arjuna's Rock
D. Bhim's Pebble
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Krishna's Butterball (Vaan Irai Kal) is a massive, independent granite boulder resting on a smooth short slope in Mahabalipuram, surviving all attempts to move it.

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