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'X' is one of the most famous temples in India and is located in Tanjavoor. 'X' is tall and multi-storeyed and was built using 'Y' rock. Identify 'X' and 'Y'.

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X - Sun Temple, Y - Sedimentary rocks

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X - Khajuraho Temple, Y - Quartz

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X - Kamakhya Temple, Y - Igneous rocks

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X - Brihadiswara Temple, Y - Chiselled rocks

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The correct option is D X - Brihadiswara Temple, Y - Chiselled rocks
During the Medieval period, tall temples were constructed using
chiselled rocks and most of these temples were multi-storeyed.
The Brihadiswara Temple in Tanjavoor is one such temple. It was built during the reign of Rajaraja Chola.

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