The historic monument 'Jantar Mantar' in Jaipur contains the world's largest stone sundial. What is the specific name of this instrument? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The historic monument 'Jantar Mantar' in Jaipur contains the world's largest stone sundial. What is the specific name of this instrument?
A. Ram Yantra
B. Vrihat Samrat Yantra
C. Jai Prakash Yantra
D. Misra Yantra
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Vrihat Samrat Yantra (Great King of Instruments) is a massive equinoctial sundial standing 27 meters high, capable of measuring local time accurate to two seconds.
Explanation:
The mosque stands on the exact site of the historic Atala Devi Hindu temple, which was demolished by Firuz Shah Tughlaq and converted later by Ibrahim Shah Sharqi.
Explanation:
Rani Ki Vav is designed as an underground inverted temple highlighting seven levels of stairs, adorned with over 500 principal sculptures.
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