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The Gateway of India was built in 1924 to commemorate the 1911 visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay (Mumbai). This Indo-Saracenic arch overlooks the Arabian Sea and was the symbolic gateway for British viceroys and governors. India Gate is in Delhi, Victoria Terminus (CSMT) is a railway station, and Elephanta Caves are ancient rock-cut temples.

Karla Caves, located in Lonavala district of Maharashtra, are among the best-preserved Buddhist rock-cut caves dating back to 2nd century BCE. The Great Chaitya at Karla is the largest of its kind in India. Other options are northern states - Madhya Pradesh has Bhimbetka caves, while Uttarakhand and UP have different Buddhist sites.

The Sun Temple at Konark (Odisha) is shaped like a colossal chariot with 12 pairs of elaborately carved wheels, pulled by seven horses. Dedicated to the Sun God (Surya), this 13th-century Kalinga architecture marvel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lotus Temple is a modern Bahá'í house of worship, Surya Pahar is in Assam, and Jagannath Temple is also in Puri but not chariot-shaped.

The Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1632-1653 as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. This ivory-white marble masterpiece on the Yamuna river banks is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and symbol of Mughal architecture. Qutub Minar was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak, Red Fort by Shah Jahan himself as a palace, and Fatehpur Sikri by Akbar.

Kaziranga National Park in Assam harbours the world's largest population of one-horned rhinoceros (about 2,400+ individuals). This UNESCO World Heritage Site also has tigers, elephants, and water buffaloes. Periyar and Kanha are known for elephants/tigers, while Corbett is famed for tigers.

India's Zero Mile Stone is located in Nagpur, marking the geographical center of colonial India and the starting point for measuring distances. This monument was established by the British in 1907. Kanpur, Jabalpur, and Jaipur are major cities but none hosts this基准 point.

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is situated on the Mandhata island in the Narmada River, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Trymbakeshwar is near Nashik (Godavari origin), Gushmeshwar is near Ellora, and Mahakaleshwar is in Ujjain.

The Ajmer Sharif Dargah (Dargah Shariff of Hazrat Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti) is located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. This 13th-century Sufi shrine is one of the most important pilgrimage centers in South Asia, attracting people of all faiths. Indore, Agra, and Delhi have other dargahs but not this famous Chisti order shrine.

The Constituent Assembly of India was formed on 9 December 1946 under the Cabinet Mission Plan. It first met on 9 December 1946 and had 389 members who drafted the Indian Constitution. Option D (15 Aug 1947) is Independence Day, while Option C (26 Jan 1948) is Republic Day - but the Assembly was formed earlier.

In Unreal Tournament 2004, Bombing Run is a match type where two teams compete to carry a ball through the opponent's goal, similar to American football. This objective-based mode contrasts with standard Deathmatch or Capture the Flag. 'Baseketball', 'Slam Dunk', and 'Bingo' are not actual UT2004 game modes.