The magnificent Laxmi Vilas Palace, one of the largest private residences in India displaying Indo-Saracenic architecture, was built in 1890 by which ruler? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The magnificent Laxmi Vilas Palace, one of the largest private residences in India displaying Indo-Saracenic architecture, was built in 1890 by which ruler?
A. Maharaja Pratap Singh Gaekwad
B. Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad II
C. Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III
D. Maharaja Ranjitsinhji Gaekwad
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, Gujarat, was built by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III and designed by Major Charles Mant.
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The beautiful structural monument 'Sun Temple of Konark' is oriented in such a way that the first rays of the sun strike which specific part of the temple?
A. The main entrance/garbhagriha area
B. The dance hall (Natya Mandap)
C. The southern wheel
D. The summit kalasa
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Correct Answer: Option A

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The temple was designed with immaculate astronomical precision so that the dawn sun rays would pass directly across the horizon and illuminate the inner sanctum.
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Which specific ruler built the historic Red Fort complex of Delhi after shifting his imperial capital from Agra?
A. Shah Jahan
B. Aurangzeb
C. Akbar
D. Jahangir
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Correct Answer: Option A

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Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort (Lal Qila) in 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Shahjahanabad in Delhi.
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The fort in Jodhpur known for its massive walls is:
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B. Kumbhalgarh Fort
C. Junagarh Fort
D. Mehrangarh Fort
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Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur is one of the largest forts in Rajasthan.
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