The Shore Temple is located at which place? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Shore Temple is located at which place?

A. Mahabalipuram

B. Kanchipuram

C. Thanjavur

D. Rameswaram

Answer: Option A

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The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO site built by the Pallavas and is one of the oldest structural temples in South India.

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Correct Answer: Option A

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The Golden Temple is linked to Sikh history including the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev.

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Pattadakal features a group of nine holy Hindu temples along with a Jain sanctuary, making a total of ten prominent monuments inscribed under UNESCO.

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The unique structural monument 'Kanchipuram Kailasanathar Temple' is completely surrounded by which unique perimeter element?

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Correct Answer: Option C

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The temple compound wall features a unique architectural layout consisting of 58 small cell-like sub-shrines dedicated to various aspects of Shiva.

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