Heritage and Landmark Structures MCQ with answer and solution

Concept

Height of the Statue of Unity

Formula

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Step-by-step solution

1. The Statue of Unity is a colossal statue dedicated to Indian statesman Vallabhbhai Patel, located in Gujarat, India. 2. It stands as the world's tallest statue with a height of 182 meters. 3. The height was specifically chosen to match the 182 electoral constituencies in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. Answer: D

Explanation

The Statue of Unity, dedicated to Indian statesman Vallabhbhai Patel, stands at a world-record height of 182 meters. It is located on a river island facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam near Kevadia in Gujarat. The height of 182 meters was chosen specifically to match the number of legislative assembly seats in the state of Gujarat.

Why the other options are wrong

A) 93 meters is approximately the height of the Statue of Liberty, not the Statue of Unity. B) 120 meters is incorrect as the Statue of Unity stands at 182 meters tall. C) 153 meters is the height of the Spring Temple Buddha, which is shorter than the Statue of Unity.

Shortcut

182 meters height matches Gujarat's 182 Legislative Assembly seats.

Common mistake

Confusing the overall height of 182 m with lower monument heights or figures excluding the architectural base.