History & Civics
(A) The Brihadeshwara temple is the first example of having a portrait of a ruler, i.e., Rajaraja Chola.
(R) It has been declared as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
- (R) contradicts (A)
- (R) is the reason for (A)
- (A) is true but (R) is false.
- (A) and (R) are independent of each other.
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Answer
(A) and (R) are independent of each other.
Explanation — The Brihadeshwara Temple, also known as Rajarajeswaram Temple, is indeed the first known instance of a royal portrait in a temple. It has a portrait of Rajaraja Chola. The temple has been declared as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
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