Answer: A) 1954 Explanation: The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India. Instituted in 1954, the award is conferred "in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order", without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex.

1. Lingaraja Temple, built in the 11th century, is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is considered to be the largest temple in the city of Bhubaneswar (Odisha).

2. It is built of red stone which is an excellent example of Kalinga style of architecture.

3. Spread over a huge complex, this temple has 150 subsidiary temples.

Vitthal Ramji Shinde established this organization on 16 October 1906. His early spiritual awakening came from his readings of Sant Tukaram, Sant Eknath, and Sant Ramdas of Maharashtra. V.R.Shinde was a prominent campaigner on behalf of the Dalit movement. Aims of this mission were to try to get rid of untouchability, educate people from lower strata, help them to get Jobs, solve their social problems.

The correct option is 1 i.e Taj Mahal. Pietra dura, the inlay technique of architecture can be found in Taj Mahal. Pietra dura also called as "parchin kari", is a term for the inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones to create images.