The monumental 'Bara Imambara' hall is completely unique in civil engineering because its massive roof is supported without which structural feature? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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The monumental Bhojeshwar Temple near Bhopal, which houses one of the tallest monolithic Shiva Lingams in India, was established by which Rajput ruler?
Correct Answer: Option C
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The Bhojeshwar Temple at Bhojpur was founded by the legendary Paramara King Raja Bhoja in the 11th century AD. The structure remains incomplete but boasts an enormous stone lingam.
The Bhojeshwar Temple at Bhojpur was founded by the legendary Paramara King Raja Bhoja in the 11th century AD. The structure remains incomplete but boasts an enormous stone lingam.
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The spectacular structural monument 'Vittala Temple' at Hampi is famous for its 56 musical pillars. What are these pillars scientifically called?
Correct Answer: Option D
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The pillars of the Vittala Temple emit musical notes when tapped gently and are classical examples of lithophones (musical stones), popularly called Saregama pillars.
The pillars of the Vittala Temple emit musical notes when tapped gently and are classical examples of lithophones (musical stones), popularly called Saregama pillars.
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In which city is the famous 'Safdarjung Tomb', the last monumental garden-tomb built in the style of Mughal architecture, located?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Safdarjung Tomb is located in New Delhi. It was built in 1754 for Nawab Safdarjung, the Prime Minister of the Mughal Empire, and marks the final sunset of grand Mughal garden architecture.
Safdarjung Tomb is located in New Delhi. It was built in 1754 for Nawab Safdarjung, the Prime Minister of the Mughal Empire, and marks the final sunset of grand Mughal garden architecture.
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