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.

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Question #1
The unique 'Atala Masjid' in Jaunpur was built using structural materials recovered from the ruins of which pre-existing temple?
A. Atala Devi Temple
B. Kannauj Imperial Palace
C. Martand Temple
D. Chandela Sun Shrines

Correct Answer: Option A


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.

Question #2
The architectural style of the Taj Mahal is primarily:
A. Indo-Islamic
B. Vesara
C. Dravidian
D. Nagara

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Taj Mahal exemplifies Mughal architecture with Indo-Islamic elements.

Question #3
The unique structural wonder 'Rani Ki Vav' stepwell in Gujarat is divided into how many distinct terraced levels of architectural carvings?
A. Twelve levels
B. Nine levels
C. Seven levels
D. Five levels

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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