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The 8ft lady sculpture found at Sun temple in Konark is playing which of the following instruments?

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Tabla
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Veena
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Jhanj
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Flute
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Solution

The correct option is C Jhanj
The Sun temple at Konark was built by NarasimhadevaI, the Eastern Ganga ruler in the 13th century A.D. It is also known as Black Pagoda. In the temple, a large sculpture of a female Jhanj player is found. The temple is an example of Nagara style of temple architecture.

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