Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 46

"Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuran one of the "UNESCO World Heritage Site" founded by the Pallava kings is in _______ district of _______. A. Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu B. Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu C. Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu D. Siligiris, Tamil Nadu

  1. A

  2. D

  3. B

  4. C

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Answer: (C) B

Explanation

The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram), built by the Pallava kings in the 7th–8th centuries, was in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu (now Chengalpattu district). It includes the Shore Temple and the Pancha Rathas.