The famous historical site 'Udayagiri Caves' featuring Gupta-era rock carvings, including a famous Varaha avatar relief, is located in which state? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The famous historical site 'Udayagiri Caves' featuring Gupta-era rock carvings, including a famous Varaha avatar relief, is located in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Odisha
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Hindu-Jain Udayagiri Caves of the Gupta period are located near Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh (Not to be confused with Udayagiri-Khandagiri in Odisha).
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In which city is the famous 'Safdarjung Tomb', the last monumental garden-tomb built in the style of Mughal architecture, located?
A. Delhi
B. Faizabad
C. Lucknow
D. Agra
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Safdarjung Tomb is located in New Delhi. It was built in 1754 for Nawab Safdarjung, the Prime Minister of the Mughal Empire, and marks the final sunset of grand Mughal garden architecture.
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The Pattadakal group of monuments is in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option C

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Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is in Karnataka and represents a fusion of Dravidian and Nagara temple architecture.
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The historic 'Tomb of Salim Chishti' features breathtaking marble lattice screens. What are these screens technically called?
A. Zarookhas
B. Pietra panels
C. Mashrabiya panels
D. Jali screens
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Correct Answer: Option D

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The tomb is famous for its intricate white marble 'Jali' (pierced geometric screen walls) that look like delicate lace fabric from a distance.
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