An astronomical observation site, Jantar Mantar, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which State?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer is (A) Rajasthan

Explanation:

• The Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observation site and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• It is located in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan.
• The site features a collection of architectural astronomical instruments used for tracking celestial bodies and understanding time and space in ancient India.
• It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th century, and it is renowned for its precision in astronomical measurements.

Information Booster:

• Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is one of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II across India. The others are in Delhi, Mathura, Ujjain, and Varanasi.
• The observatory includes massive instruments like the Samrat Yantra (largest sundial) for measuring time, and Jaiprakash Yantra, used for determining the positions of celestial bodies.
• The observatory in Jaipur is an excellent example of Indian architecture and astronomical science, attracting scholars and tourists alike for its historical significance.

Additional Information:

• Option B (Gujarat): While Gujarat has historical sites like Rani Ki Vav (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), it does not have a Jantar Mantar observatory.
• Option C (Bihar): Bihar is known for sites like Nalanda University and Bodh Gaya, but it is not home to a Jantar Mantar.
• Option D (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh has Khajuraho and Sanchi, but Jantar Mantar is located in Rajasthan.