The famous Sun Temple of Konark was built by King Narasimhadeva I. To which dynasty did he belong? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The famous Sun Temple of Konark was built by King Narasimhadeva I. To which dynasty did he belong?

A. Suryavamsi Dynasty

B. Gajapati Dynasty

C. Somavamsi Dynasty

D. Eastern Ganga Dynasty

Answer: Option D

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The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha was constructed in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.

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The monumental 'Kandariya Mahadeva Temple' at Khajuraho features a central spire (Shikhara) surrounded by how many smaller miniature spires (Urushringas)?

A. 108

B. 24

C. 84

D. 48

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Correct Answer: Option C

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The Shikhara of Kandariya Mahadeva Temple rises to 31 meters, crowded by 84 smaller cascading replica spires that mimic a mountain range ridge.

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The historic 'Vishwa Shanti Stupa' (World Peace Pagoda), a massive white dome monument inaugurated in 1969, is located atop Ratnagiri hill in which city?

A. Rajgir

B. Vaishali

C. Bodh Gaya

D. Sarnath

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Correct Answer: Option A

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