Multiple choice

Gol Gumbaz, the largest dome in Asia, is in

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Kerala
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Explanation

Gol Gumbaz, located in Bijapur, Karnataka, houses the largest dome in Asia and the second largest in the world after St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Built in 1656 by Muhammad Adil Shah, it has a remarkable acoustic quality where even the faintest sound echoes multiple times. The dome's diameter is approximately 44 meters and it stands without any pillar support.

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