The spectacular 'Sun Temple of Konark' features stone wheels that are not just decorative but also function accurately as which instrument? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The spectacular 'Sun Temple of Konark' features stone wheels that are not just decorative but also function accurately as which instrument?
A. Wind direction vanes
B. Water drainage valves
C. Lunar eclipse predictors
D. Sundials to calculate precise local time down to minutes
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Each wheel acts as an accurate sundial, where the shadow cast by the central hub spoke on the rim indicates the exact hour and time of the day.
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The rock shelter sites of Bhimbetka, famous for prehistoric cave paintings, are located in which district of Madhya Pradesh?
A. Raisen
B. Bhopal
C. Hoshangabad
D. Vidisha
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Bhimbetka rock shelters, a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing Paleolithic and Mesolithic cave art, are located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh.
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Question #2
The monumental 'Gol Gumbaz' dome is physically supported by which structural engineering device instead of internal pillars?
A. A system of intersecting groin arches running diagonally
B. Corbelled stone layers stacked horizontally
C. Heavy iron girders imported from Persia
D. A massive central pillar system below the floor
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The dome of Gol Gumbaz rests on an ingenious system of eight intersecting arches formed by groins that support the circular base without any pillars.
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Which of the following complexes houses India's tallest stone minaret, the 'Qutb Minar'?
A. Mehrauli Archaeological Park
B. Siri Fort Complex
C. Qutb Complex
D. Hauz Khas Complex
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Correct Answer: Option C

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The Qutb Minar is located within the Qutb Complex in Mehrauli, New Delhi, which also houses the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and the Iron Pillar of Chandragupta II.
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