The Gommateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola is made of which material?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Granite.

Explanation:

• The Gommateshwara statue, also known as the Bahubali statue, located at Shravanabelagola in Karnataka, is a monolithic statue carved out of a single block of granite.
• It stands at a height of 57 feet (17 meters) and is one of the largest free-standing statues in the world.
• The statue was commissioned by Chavundaraya, a minister of the Ganga dynasty, in 981 AD.

Why the other options are incorrect:

• Red stone: Commonly used in northern Indian architecture (e.g., Red Fort), but not for this statue.
• Iron ore: Not used for sculpting statues due to its brittleness and difficulty to carve.
• Marble: Popular for Mughal architecture (e.g., Taj Mahal), but not used for the Gommateshwara statue.