The world heritage monument 'Group of Monuments at Hampi' contains the famous 'Lotus Mahal'. What was its primary historical function? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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The historic 'Padmanabhapuram Palace' complex contains an iconic multi-story clock tower. What is this clock mechanism locally called?
Correct Answer: Option C
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The 300-year-old clock tower at Padmanabhapuram features a unique mechanical clock called the 'Maniyalbi', powered by hanging stone weights.
The 300-year-old clock tower at Padmanabhapuram features a unique mechanical clock called the 'Maniyalbi', powered by hanging stone weights.
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Ajanta and Ellora Caves are located in which state?
Correct Answer: Option A
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The rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora in Maharashtra are famous for Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain art and are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora in Maharashtra are famous for Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain art and are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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The famous 'Golconda Fort', known for its acoustic diamond vault, was originally constructed by which dynasty before falling to the Qutb Shahis?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Golconda Fort was originally built by the Kakatiya Dynasty in the 13th century as a mud fort before it was later fortified with granite by the Qutb Shahi kings.
Golconda Fort was originally built by the Kakatiya Dynasty in the 13th century as a mud fort before it was later fortified with granite by the Qutb Shahi kings.
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