The Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi, famous across India for its hanging pillar mystery and an enormous monolithic Nandi sculpture, is situated in which state? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
The Veerabhadra Temple at Lepakshi, famous across India for its hanging pillar mystery and an enormous monolithic Nandi sculpture, is situated in which state?
A. Telangana
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Veerabhadra Temple is located in Lepakshi, Sri Sathya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh. It features exquisite 16th-century Vijayanagara style murals and architecture.
The historic 'Bibi Ka Maqbara' in Maharashtra is often criticized as a poor imitation of the Taj Mahal. What material was used for its main body instead of pure marble?
A.Granite blocks covered with white glazed tiles
B.Pure white soapstone blocks imported from Rajasthan
C.Red sandstone completely coated with lime wash
D.Plastered stucco and basalt stone, with marble used only on the main dome
Explanation:
To cut costs, only the principal dome and parts of the base of Bibi Ka Maqbara are made of marble; the rest of the structure is built of basalt stone covered with fine polished stucco.
Explanation:
The Capitol Complex of Chandigarh, including the Palace of Assemblies and the Open Hand Monument, was designed by Swiss-French master architect Le Corbusier.
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