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