The Konark Sun Temple is designed as a chariot with how many stone wheels? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Konark Sun Temple is designed as a chariot with how many stone wheels?

A. 12

B. 24

C. 16

D. 8

Answer: Option C

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The Konark Sun Temple has 24 intricately carved stone wheels (12 pairs), each about 3 metres in diameter, symbolising the chariot of the Sun God.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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