The iconic 'Aga Khan Palace', which served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi during the Quit India Movement, is located in which city? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The iconic 'Aga Khan Palace', which served as a prison for Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi during the Quit India Movement, is located in which city?
A. Nagpur
B. Mumbai
C. Ahmednagar
D. Pune
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Aga Khan Palace was built in Pune, Maharashtra, by Sultan Muhammed Shah Aga Khan III in 1892 and is highly revered as a monument of national importance.
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The historical site of Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring structural temples built during the Chalukya dynasty, is situated along the banks of which river?
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Correct Answer: Option D

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