The Sun Temple at Konark is located in which state? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Sun Temple at Konark is located in which state?
A. West Bengal
B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Konark Sun Temple is situated in the Puri district of Odisha and is a masterpiece of Kalinga architecture.
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The Somnath Temple is located in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Somnath Temple is situated in Prabhas Patan, Gujarat, and is the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, dedicated to Shiva.
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Question #2
The structural masterpiece 'Brihadisvara Temple' at Thanjavur features a massive monolithic statue of Nandi (the bull) at its entrance. Approximately how much does it weigh?
A. 60 tonnes
B. 40 tonnes
C. 10 tonnes
D. 25 tonnes
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Nandi statue facing the main sanctum at Thanjavur is carved out of a single structural block of stone, weighing approximately 25 tonnes.
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Question #3
The world-renowned Khajuraho Group of Monuments, famous for its Nagara-style temples, was constructed by rulers of which dynasty?
A. Bundela Dynasty
B. Chandela Dynasty
C. Paramara Dynasty
D. Kalachuri Dynasty
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Correct Answer: Option B

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The Khajuraho temples in Madhya Pradesh were constructed between 950 and 1050 CE by the Rajput rulers of the Chandela Dynasty.
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