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The Gommateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola is made of which material?
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The Gommateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola is made of which material?

A.

Granite

B.

Red stone

C.

Iron ore

D.

Marble

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.

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