The spectacular 'Jallianwala Bagh' memorial flame pylon is constructed from which specific stone variety? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The spectacular 'Jallianwala Bagh' memorial flame pylon is constructed from which specific stone variety?
A. Local Punjabi bricks
B. Red stone from Rajasthan (Dholpur sandstone)
C. Grey granite from Karnataka
D. White marble from Makrana
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The central tragic flame monument at Jallianwala Bagh is built from premium red sandstone shipped from the Dholpur quarries of Rajasthan.

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