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GK QUESTION#1395

The chariot structure of the Konark Sun Temple features how many pairs of beautifully carved decorative wheels?

  1. A11 pairs
  2. B13 pairs
  3. C10 pairs
  4. D12 pairsCorrect answer
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D. 12 pairs

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12 Pairs. The Konark Sun Temple, built around 1250 CE by Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, is a 13th-century marvel designed as Surya’s chariot, featuring 12 pairs of carved wheels (24 hours) and seven horses symbolizing the days of the week and colors of sunlight.

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