The architectural wonder with 24 wheels and 7 horses is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The architectural wonder with 24 wheels and 7 horses is:
A. Golden Temple
B. Brihadeeswarar Temple
C. Konark Sun Temple
D. Meenakshi Temple
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Konark Sun Temple is designed as a chariot with 24 wheels pulled by 7 horses.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1 Report Error
The Jama Masjid in Delhi was built by which Mughal emperor?
A. Shah Jahan
B. Aurangzeb
C. Jahangir
D. Akbar

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid in Delhi between 1650 and 1656; it is the largest mosque in India and has a courtyard that can hold 25,000 people.

Question #2 Report Error
The historic 'Chongkhong' and 'Kangla Sha' stone monuments at Kangla Fort in Manipur represent which mythological creature?
A. A dragon lion protector motif
B. A sacred winged horse
C. A cosmic giant eagle
D. A golden deer

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Kangla Sha are giant guardian statues of Meitei mythology, represented as half-lion, half-dragon beasts that stand outside the royal fortress gates.

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The monumental 'Kandariya Mahadeva Temple' at Khajuraho stands on a massive masonry plinth. What is this architectural platform called?
A. Adhisthana
B. Jagati
C. Pitha
D. Vimana base

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
In Nagara architecture, the high stone terrace platform upon which the entire structural body of the temple is raised is called a 'Jagati'.