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? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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. Samrat Yantra
C. Jai Prakash Yantra
D. Misra Yantra
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The ancient Buddhist university site of Nalanda is in which state?
A. West Bengal
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Jharkhand

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Nalanda in Bihar was a renowned ancient center of learning.

Question #2
Fatehpur Sikri was founded by which ruler?
A. Babur
B. Shah Jahan
C. Akbar
D. Jahangir

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Akbar founded Fatehpur Sikri in 1571 as the capital of the Mughal Empire, but it was abandoned due to water scarcity.

Question #3
Which of the following rock-cut cave complexes in Maharashtra contains temples of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religions?
A. Karla Caves
B. Ellora Caves
C. Elephanta Caves
D. Ajanta Caves

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, have 34 caves representing Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain faiths, unlike Ajanta which is predominantly Buddhist.