The 'Padmanabhapuram Palace', a magnificent example of traditional wooden architecture, is located in which state, despite historically belonging to Travancore? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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The ancient rock-cut caves of Ajanta in Maharashtra, renowned for their historic frescoes and murals, are almost exclusively dedicated to the iconographies of which faith?
Correct Answer: Option C
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The 30 rock-cut caves of Ajanta are completely Buddhist, dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE, featuring classic masterpieces of Buddhist religious art.
The 30 rock-cut caves of Ajanta are completely Buddhist, dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE, featuring classic masterpieces of Buddhist religious art.
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The unique 'Atala Masjid' in Jaunpur was built using structural materials recovered from the ruins of which pre-existing temple?
Correct Answer: Option B
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The mosque stands on the exact site of the historic Atala Devi Hindu temple, which was demolished by Firuz Shah Tughlaq and converted later by Ibrahim Shah Sharqi.
The mosque stands on the exact site of the historic Atala Devi Hindu temple, which was demolished by Firuz Shah Tughlaq and converted later by Ibrahim Shah Sharqi.
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The monument in Amritsar that symbolizes equality with four entrances is:
Correct Answer: Option C
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The Golden Temple has entrances on all four sides signifying openness to all.
The Golden Temple has entrances on all four sides signifying openness to all.
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