UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·art-and-culture·architecture

Indian Airlines (New name: Indian) have redesigned their logo which is a graphic wheel. This logo has been inspired from which one of the following?

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  1. AHampi Temples
  2. BMamallapuram Temples
  3. CSun Temple, KonarkCorrect
  4. DKhajuraho Temple

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the Indian Airlines logo is inspired by the stone wheels of the Sun Temple at Konark, Odisha. This 13th-century temple is designed in the shape of a colossal chariot, and its intricately carved wheels are iconic symbols of Indian heritage. The logo features a stylized version of this wheel, representing motion, continuity, and timelessness, which aligns with the airline's identity of connecting people and places across the country.
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