The monumental 'Leaning Temple of Huma' in Odisha leans at an angle towards which geographic feature? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The monumental 'Leaning Temple of Huma' in Odisha leans at an angle towards which geographic feature?
A. The nearby hill ridge
B. Away from the river flow
C. The Mahanadi River bed
D. Directly towards the north pole
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Huma temple complex leans significantly towards the Mahanadi River, which flows right next to the foundation rock of the temple.

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The historical fort 'Hari Parbat Fort', overlooking the picturesque Dal Lake, is a prominent monument located in which city?
A. Srinagar
B. Anantnag
C. Jammu
D. Leh

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Hari Parbat Fort, also known as Koh-i-Maran fort, is a historic fortification built on the Hari Parbat hill in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

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The historic 'St. Angelo Fort' in Kannur passed from the Portuguese to which subsequent European colonial power in 1663?
A. The British
B. The Danes
C. The Dutch
D. The French

Correct Answer: Option C


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The famous modern landmark 'Jatayu Earth's Center' sculpture in Kerala measures exactly how many feet in length, making it a record holder?
A. 250 feet
B. 150 feet
C. 200 feet
D. 300 feet

Correct Answer: Option C


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