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Samrat Yantra

Learn about the Samrat Yantra, the world's largest sundial at Jaipur's Jantar Mantar observatory.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the architect of the Samrat Yantra?

  1. Raja Jai Singh II
  2. Sawai Jai Singh II
  3. Maharaja Jai Singh II
  4. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which city is the Samrat Yantra located?

  1. Jaipur
  2. Delhi
  3. Agra
  4. Mumbai
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the Samrat Yantra built?

  1. 1727
  2. 1728
  3. 1729
  4. 1730
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the Samrat Yantra?

  1. To measure the time of day
  2. To measure the position of the stars
  3. To measure the distance to the sun
  4. To measure the size of the Earth
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the shape of the Samrat Yantra?

  1. A circle
  2. A square
  3. A triangle
  4. A rectangle
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the diameter of the Samrat Yantra?

  1. 30 meters
  2. 40 meters
  3. 50 meters
  4. 60 meters
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the height of the Samrat Yantra?

  1. 20 meters
  2. 30 meters
  3. 40 meters
  4. 50 meters
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the material used to build the Samrat Yantra?

  1. Stone
  2. Marble
  3. Sandstone
  4. Granite
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many divisions are there on the Samrat Yantra?

  1. 360
  2. 720
  3. 1080
  4. 1440
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the instrument that is used to measure the position of the stars on the Samrat Yantra?

  1. Theodolite
  2. Sextant
  3. Astrolabe
  4. Gnomon
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the instrument that is used to measure the time of day on the Samrat Yantra?

  1. Sundial
  2. Clock
  3. Watch
  4. Timer
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of the Samrat Yantra?

  1. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  2. It is the largest astronomical instrument in India
  3. It is the most accurate astronomical instrument in India
  4. It is the oldest astronomical instrument in India
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the current caretaker of the Samrat Yantra?

  1. The Archaeological Survey of India
  2. The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage
  3. The Rajasthan State Government
  4. The Jaipur Municipal Corporation
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