When faced with a multiple-choice question that seems to contain an error, choose the option that is "most correct." Count the number of correct facts in each option and select the one with the highest count.
Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question tests general knowledge regarding famous monuments and heritage sites in India. Each image needs to be correctly identified and matched with its state.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let's identify each monument:
P: This image shows the monolithic stone elephant which is part of the Pancha Rathas complex at Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) in Tamilnadu.
Q: This is the world-famous Taj Mahal, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. However, none of the options with Q as Uttar Pradesh have the other locations correct. The answer key points to option D, which lists Q's location as Maharashtra. This likely refers to the Bibi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, which is a mausoleum that closely resembles the Taj Mahal. Given the options, this is the intended, albeit confusing, answer.
R: This is a close-up of one of the intricately carved stone wheels of the Konark Sun Temple, located in Odisha.
S: This image shows the magnificent stepwell known as Rani ki vav (the Queen's Stepwell), located in Patan, Gujarat.
Now let's match this information with the given options:
Option A is incorrect because Q is not in Delhi NCR.
Option B is incorrect because R is in Odisha and S is in Gujarat.
Option C is incorrect because P is in Tamilnadu and Q is not in Maharashtra (or rather, the image is not from there).
Option D correctly identifies P (Tamilnadu), R (Odisha), and S (Gujarat). It incorrectly identifies the location of the monument in image Q as Maharashtra. Despite this error, it is the option with the most correct matches.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Based on the process of elimination and assuming an intended reference for image Q, option (D) is the best fit.
