The unique five-story palace 'Hawa Mahal' in Jaipur has exactly how many small windows (jharokhas) decorated with intricate latticework? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The unique five-story palace 'Hawa Mahal' in Jaipur has exactly how many small windows (jharokhas) decorated with intricate latticework?
A. 864
B. 1053
C. 753
D. 953
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Hawa Mahal, constructed by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, features 953 small casements called jharokhas to allow cool air to circulate.
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The monolithic rock-cut temples popularly known as 'Pancha Rathas' at Mahabalipuram are named after the characters of which Indian epic?
A. Puranas
B. Mahabharata
C. Ramayana
D. Silappatikaram
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Correct Answer: Option B

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The Pancha Rathas are five monolithic pyramidal structural monuments named after the Pandavas (Yudhishtir, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula-Sahadeva) and Draupadi from the Mahabharata.
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Which of the following complexes houses India's tallest stone minaret, the 'Qutb Minar'?
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C. Mehrauli Archaeological Park
D. Qutb Complex
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Correct Answer: Option D

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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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The monumental 'Gol Gumbaz' dome is physically supported by which structural engineering device instead of internal pillars?
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