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GK QUESTION#2605

Which stone was used to build the Hoysalesvara temple at Halebidu?

  1. AChloritic schist (soapstone)Correct answer
  2. BWhite Marble
  3. CSandstone
  4. DGrey Basalt
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A. Chloritic schist (soapstone)

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The Hoysalesvara temple at Halebidu was built using chloritic schist, commonly called soapstone.

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