The magnificent 'Umaid Bhawan Palace', one of the world's largest private residences built using Chittar sandstone, is located in which city? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The magnificent 'Umaid Bhawan Palace', one of the world's largest private residences built using Chittar sandstone, is located in which city?
A. Jaisalmer
B. Udaipur
C. Bikaner
D. Jodhpur
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Umaid Bhawan Palace is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was built between 1928 and 1943 by Maharaja Umaid Singh as a famine relief employment project.

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