Which Jain monument, located in Karnataka, features the world's tallest monolithic statue of Lord Gommateshwara? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Jain monument, located in Karnataka, features the world's tallest monolithic statue of Lord Gommateshwara?
A. Dharmasthala
B. Karkala
C. Shravanabelagola
D. Moodabidri
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The 57-foot-high monolithic statue of Gommateshwara (Bahubali) is located on Indragiri hill at Shravanabelagola, built around 981 CE by Chamundaraya.
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