GK QUESTION#1395
The chariot structure of the Konark Sun Temple features how many pairs of beautifully carved decorative wheels?
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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.