The monumental 'Brihadisvara Temple' features a crowning cupola dome (Vimana tower). The top stone block (Kumbam) is carved from a single granite piece weighing how much? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The monumental 'Brihadisvara Temple' features a crowning cupola dome (Vimana tower). The top stone block (Kumbam) is carved from a single granite piece weighing how much?

A. 40 tonnes

B. 80 tonnes

C. 60 tonnes

D. 20 tonnes

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The monolithic bulbous top piece (Kumbam) crowning the 216-foot-tall Vimana tower of Brihadisvara Temple weighs an astounding 80 tonnes.

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Which of the following rock-cut cave complexes in Maharashtra contains temples of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religions?

A. Ellora Caves

B. Elephanta Caves

C. Ajanta Caves

D. Karla Caves

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Correct Answer: Option A

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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