Jantar Mantar in Jaipur was built by which ruler? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Jantar Mantar in Jaipur was built by which ruler?
A. Rana Kumbha
B. Sawai Jai Singh II
C. Sawai Pratap Singh
D. Maharana Pratap
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sawai Jai Singh II constructed the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory.
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The spectacular 'Hojsaleswara Temple' at Halebidu, famous for its intricate soapstone reliefs, features double shrines dedicated to which deity?
A. Surya Dev
B. Lord Vishnu
C. Lord Brahma
D. Lord Shiva
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, featuring two identical shrines side by side.
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Question #2
The historic 'Chhota Imambara' in Lucknow, also known as the Palace of Lights, was constructed by which Nawab of Awadh?
A. Wajid Ali Shah
B. Asaf-ud-Daula
C. Muhammad Ali Shah
D. Ghazi-ud-din Haider
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Chhota Imambara was built by Muhammad Ali Shah, the third Nawab of Awadh, in 1838 as a congregation hall for Shia Muslims.
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The historic monument 'Jantar Mantar' in New Delhi features a unique sun-dial instrument consisting of two massive open semicircular pillars. What is it named?
A. Ram Yantra
B. Misra Yantra
C. Jai Prakash Yantra
D. Samrat Yantra
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Correct Answer: Option A

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The Ram Yantra consists of two circular open-top structures used to measure the altitude and azimuth angles of celestial stellar bodies.
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