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The Sun Temple is in Konark, Lingaraja in Bhubaneswar, Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, and the Gomateshwara statue in Karnataka.

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Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-IList-II
A. Sun Temple2. Konark
B. Lingaraja Temple4. Bhubaneswar
C. Hawa Mahal3. Jaipur
D. Statue of Gomateshwara1. Karnataka

[UPPCS (Pre) 1992]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept


India’s cultural heritage is spread across regions, with each state hosting iconic landmarks that represent different religious and stylistic traditions.

Authentic Source Evidence


  • Sun Temple: Located in Konark, Odisha (13th Century).

  • Lingaraja Temple: Located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha (11th Century).

  • Hawa Mahal: Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan (1799 CE).

  • Gomateshwara: A monolithic statue in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka (983 CE).
  • Analytical Breakdown


  • Logic 1: Sun Temple (A) matches with Konark (2). Lingaraja (B) matches with Bhubaneswar (4).

  • Logic 2: Hawa Mahal (C) is the symbol of Jaipur (3). The Gomateshwara monolith (D) is located in Karnataka (1).
  • Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

    "Which of these monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage site?"

    The Sun Temple at Konark is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

    "These landmarks represent the diversity of Indian patronage, from the Ganga dynasty in the East to the Rajputs in the West and the Gangas of the South."

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