The Gommateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola is made of which material?

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RRB NTPC - 2019

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The Gommateshwara statue at Shravanabelagola is made of which material?

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper PDF (31-Jan-2021) (Shift 1)

Granite

Red stone

Iron ore

Marble

The correct answer is

Granite

Gommateshwara Statue Material

The famous Gommateshwara statue located in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, is carved from Granite.

Material Composition

The statue is a monolithic sculpture, meaning it was carved from a single, massive block of rock. Analysis confirms this material is:

Granite: Chosen for its durability and availability in the region.

This choice of material allowed for the intricate details and immense scale of the statue, which stands tall as a significant Jain monument.

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