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Indian Temple Quiz:: Top 50 MCQ With Explanation

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Indian Temple Quiz: Top 50 MCQ with Explanation

Q.1) Where is 'Amarnath Temple' situated?


(1) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
(2) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
(3) Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir
(4) Kolkata, West Bengal
Correct Answer - (3) Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir
Explanation:
Amarnath cave is a Hindu shrine located in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The cave is situated at an altitude
of 3,888 m (12,756 ft), about 141 km (88 mi) from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir
and reached through Pahalgam town.

Q.2) Where is 'Dwarakadhish Temple' situated?


(1) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
(2) Dwarka, Gujarat
(3) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
(4) Puri, Odisha
Correct Answer - (2) Dwarka, Gujarat
Explanation:
Sri Dwarkadheesh Mandir is one of the oldest and largest temples of Mathura city in State of Uttarpradesh
of India. This is a major and famous Hindu shrine, and its current structure was built up by Seth Gokul Das
Parikh, the treasurer of then Gwalior State (Scindia) in 1814, with approval and heavy donation from
Shrimant Daulatrao Scindia, Maharajah of Gwalior.

Q.3) Where is 'Gadkalika Devi temple' situated?


(1) Puri, Odisha
(2) Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
(3) Guwahati, Assam
(4) Konark, Odisha
Correct Answer - (2) Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
This one is the historical place in ujjain. One of the must see places when you visit Ujjain apart from other
tourist attractions and places of pilgrimage is Gadkalika Temple. The idol in the temple of Gadkalika, is
supposed to have been worshipped by Kalidasa.

Q.4) Where is 'Gangotri Temple' situated?


(1) Kanchipuram, Tmail Nadu
(2) Madhya Pradesh
(3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(4) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Correct Answer - (4) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Gangotri Temple - Gangotri is a town and a Nagar Panchayat (municipality) in Uttarkashi district in the
state of Uttarakhand, India. It is a Hindu pilgrim town on the banks of the river Bhagirathi and origin of
River Ganges.

Q.5) Where is 'Golden Temple' situated?


(1) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
(2) Saurashtra, Gujarat
(3) Amritsar, Punjab
(4) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer - (3) Amritsar, Punjab
Explanation:
The Golden temple is located in the holy city of the Sikhs, Amritsar. The Golden temple is famous for its
full golden dome, it is one of the most sacred pilgrim spots for Sikhs.

Q.6) Where is 'Badrinath Temple' situated?


(1) Badrinath, Uttarakhand
(2) Mount Abu, Rajasthan
(3) Badrinath, Uttarakhand
(4) Kolkata, West Bengal
Correct Answer - (3) Badrinath, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Badrinath or Badrinarayan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu which is situated in the
town of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, India.

Q.7) Where is 'Bahai Temple' situated?


(1) New Delhi
(2) Mount Abu, Rajasthan
(3) Saurashtra, Gujarat
(4) Dwarka, Gujarat
Correct Answer - (1) New Delhi
Explanation:
The seven places where Baha'i temples are located are North America, Australia, Uganda, Germany,
Panama, Samoa and India.

Q.8) Where is 'Brihadeeswara Temple' situated?


(1) Dwarka, Gujarat
(2) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
(3) Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
(4) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Correct Answer - (3) Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Brihadishvara Temple, also called Rajarajesvaram or Peruvudaiyār Kōvil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to
Shiva located in South bank of Kaveri river in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.

Q.9) Where is 'Akshardham Temple' situated?


(1) New Delhi
(2) Puri, Odisha
(3) Saurashtra, Gujarat
(4) Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer - (1) New Delhi
Explanation:
"BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi, India, is the world's largest comprehensive Hindu
temple. It measures 356 ft (109 m).

Q.10) Where is 'Airavateswara Temple' situated?


(1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(2) Darasuram, Tamil Nadu
(3) Puri, Odisha
(4) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Correct Answer - (2) Darasuram, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Airavatesvara Temple is a Hindu temple of Dravidian architecture located in the town of Darasuram, near
Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This temple, built by Rajaraja
Chola II in the 12th century CE is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the Brihadeeswara Temple at
Thanjavur, the Gangaikondacholisvaram Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram that are referred to as the
Great Living Chola Temples.

Q.11) Where is 'Dakshineswar Kali Temple' situated?


(1) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
(2) Puri, Odisha
(3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(4) Kolkata, West Bengal
Correct Answer - (4) Kolkata, West Bengal
Explanation:
The Dakshineswar Kali Temple was founded around the middle of the 19th century by Rani Rashmoni.
Rani Rashmoni was a Mahishya by caste and was well known for her philanthropic activities.

Q.12) Where is 'Dilwara Temples' situated?


(1) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
(2) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
(3) Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
(4) Mount Abu, Rajasthan
Correct Answer - (4) Mount Abu, Rajasthan
Explanation:
The Dilwara Temples or Delvada Temples are located about 2.5 kilometres from the Mount Abu
settlement, Rajasthan's only hill station. These Jain temples were built by Vimal Shah and designed by
Vastupala, Jain minister of Dholka, between the 11th and 16th centuries and are famous for their use of
white marble and intricate marble carvings. They are a pilgrimage place of the Jains, and a popular general
tourist attraction. Although Jains built many temples at other places in Rajasthan, the Dilwara temples
are believed to be the most impressive.

Q.13) Where is 'Gomateshwara Bahubali Temple' situated?


(1) Hassan district, Karnataka
(2) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
(3) Madhya Pradesh
(4) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer - (1) Hassan district, Karnataka
Explanation:
Gomateshwara (Bahubali) Temple - Karnataka. At a distance of around 158 kms of Bengaluru and 83 kms
of Mysore, there is a town situated in Karnataka known as the city of ponds and temples –
Shravanabelagola. It is the most renowned Jain pilgrimage in South India.

Q.14) Where is 'Jagannath Temple' situated?


(1) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
(2) Garhwal area, Uttarakhand
(3) Puri, Odisha
(4) Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer - (3) Puri, Odisha
Explanation:
It took three generations worth of time and effort to brick up the humongous walls of the famous Puri's
Jagannath Temple located in Odisha. The temple is of utmost importance to the Hindu devotees as it is
one of the Char-Dham Pilgrimages.

Q.15) Where is 'Kamakhya Temple' situated?


(1) Garhwal area, Uttarakhand
(2) Guwahati, Assam
(3) Puri, Odisha
(4) Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
Correct Answer - (2) Guwahati, Assam
Explanation:
The Kamakhya Temple, which is situated high aloft a hill called Neelachal Parbat or Kamagiri in the city of
Guwahati is one of its several religious landmarks, which speaks volumes about the rich historical treasure
over which the state of Assam is seated.

Q.16) Where is 'Konark Sun Temple' situated?


(1) Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
(2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(3) Konark, Odisha
(4) Thirumala, Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer - (3) Konark, Odisha
Explanation:
The Konark Sun Temple is located in an eponymous village (now NAC Area) about 35 kilometres (22 mi)
northeast of Puri and 65 kilometres (40 mi) southeast of Bhubaneswar on the Bay of Bengal coastline in
the Indian state of Odisha.

Q.17) Where is 'Kanchipuram Temples' situated?


(1) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
(2) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
(3) Thirumala, Andhra Pradesh
(4) Kanchipuram, Tmail Nadu
Correct Answer - (4) Kanchipuram, Tmail Nadu
Explanation:
Kanchipuram, also known as Kānchi or Kancheepuram, is a temple city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu
in Tondaimandalam region, 72 km (45 mi) from Chennai – the capital of Tamil Nadu.

Q.18) Where is 'Kandariya Mahadeva Temple' situated?


(1) Madhya Pradesh
(2) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
(3) Thirumala, Andhra Pradesh
(4) Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
Correct Answer - (1) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Kandariya Mahadev Temple is one of the most imposing structures in the Western group of Khajuraho, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest and the most beautiful temple in the whole complex.
Dedicated to the Hindu Lord Shiva, this revered shrine was built by Vidyadhara - a powerful Chandela
king.

Q.19) Where is 'Kashi Vishwanath Temple' situated?


(1) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
(2) Saurashtra, Gujarat
(3) Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
(4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Correct Answer - (1) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Varanasi, also known as Benaras and Kashi, is a major city in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga, the city has great religious significance for the Hindus.
Varanasi is home to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Q.20) Where is 'Kedarnath Temple' situated?


(1) Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
(2) Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
(3) Garhwal area, Uttarakhand
(4) Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer - (3) Garhwal area, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Kēdārnāth Mandir (Kedarnath Temple) is a Hindu temple (shrine) dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located on the
Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river, Kedarnath is located in the state of Uttarakhand,
India.

Q.21) Where is 'Lingaraj Temple' situated?


(1) Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
(2) Konark, Odisha
(3) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
(4) Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
Correct Answer - (4) Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
Explanation:
Lingaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar,
the capital of the Indian state of Odisha. The temple is the most prominent landmark of Bhubaneswar
city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state.

Q.22) Where is 'Lord Venkateswara Temple' situated?


(1) Puri, Odisha
(2) Thirumala, Andhra Pradesh
(3) Konark, Odisha
(4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Correct Answer - (2) Thirumala, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Venkateswara Temple is a landmark Vaishnavite temple situated in the hill town of Tirumala at Tirupati
in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Temple is dedicated to Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu,
who is believed to have appeared here to save mankind from trials and troubles of Kali Yuga.

Q.23) Where is 'Lotus Temple' situated?


(1) Kalkaji, New Delhi
(2) Konark, Odisha
(3) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
(4) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer - (1) Kalkaji, New Delhi
Explanation:
Lotus Temple, Bahāʾī Faith house of worship, or mashriq al-adhkār (Arabic: “a place where the uttering of
the name of God arises at dawn”), in New Delhi. In the early 21st century it was one of only nine mashriqs
in the world. The Lotus Temple was consecrated and opened to the public in December 1986.

Q.24) Where is 'Kedarnath Temple' situated?


(1) Konark, Odisha
(2) Bodh Gaya, Bihar
(3) Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
(4) Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer - (3) Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Kēdārnāth Mandir (Kedarnath Temple) is a Hindu temple (shrine) dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located on the
Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river, Kedarnath is located in the state of Uttarakhand,
India.

Q.25) Where is 'Khajuraho Temples' situated?


(1) Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
(2) Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
(3) Saurashtra, Gujarat
(4) Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer - (4) Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Khajuraho Temple is located in the Chattarpur district in Madhya Pradesh. The Khajuraho Temple
address is Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh 471606.

Q.26) Where is 'Konark Sun Temple' situated?


(1) Konark, Odisha
(2) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
(3) Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
(4) Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer - (1) Konark, Odisha
Explanation:
Konark is a medium town in the Puri district in the state of Odisha, India. It lies on the coast by the Bay of
Bengal, 60 kilometers from the capital of the state, Bhubaneswar. It is the site of the 13th-century Sun
Temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, built in black granite during the reign of Narasimhadeva-I.

Q.27) Where is 'Mahabodhi Temple' situated?


(1) Madurai, Tamil Nadu
(2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(3) Bodh Gaya, Bihar
(4) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer - (3) Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Explanation:
The Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Bodh Gaya lies 115 km south of the state capital of Bihar, Patna and 16
km from the district headquarters at Gaya, in Eastern India. It is one of the four holy sites related to the
life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment.

Q.28) Where is 'Mahakaleshwar Temple' situated?


(1) Madurai, Tamil Nadu
(2) Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
(3) Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
(4) Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer - (3) Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve
Jyotirlingams, shrines which are said to be the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva. It is located in the
ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the side of the holy
river KShipra.

Q.29) Where is 'Meenakshi Temple' situated?


(1) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
(2) Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
(3) Madurai, Tamil Nadu
(4) Pali, Rajasthan
Correct Answer - (3) Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Located in the heart of the city of Madurai, the Meenakshi-Sundareshwarar temple is dedicated to
goddess Meenakshi, the consort of lord Shiva. It has long been the focus of both Indian and international
tourist attraction as well as one of the most important places of Hindu pilgrimage.

Q.30) Where is 'Mundeshwari Temple' situated?


(1) Pali, Rajasthan
(2) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
(3) Paunra, Bihar
( ) Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Correct Answer - (3) Paunra, Bihar
Explanation:
The Mundeshwari Devi Temple is located at Kaura in Kaimur district in the state of Bihar, India on the
Mundeshwari Hills. It is an ancient temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and Shakti and is
considered one of the oldest Hindu temples in India.

Q.31) Where is 'Omkareshwar Mandhata temple' situated?


(1) Pathanamthitta, Kerala
(2) Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
(3) Saurashtra, Gujarat
(4) Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
Correct Answer - (4) Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Omkareshwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to God Shiva. It is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of
Shiva. It is on an island called Mandhata or Shivapuri in the Narmada river; the shape of the island is said
to be like the Hindu ॐ symbol.

Q.32) Where is 'Nataraja Temple' situated?


(1) Puri, Odisha
(2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(3) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
(4) Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer - (4) Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Nataraja Temple, also referred to as the Chidambaram Nataraja temple or Thillai Nataraja temple, is a
Hindu temple dedicated to Nataraja – Shiva as the lord of dance – in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India.
The temple has mythical roots and a Shiva shrine existed at the site when the town was known as Thillai.

Q.33) Where is 'Padmanabhaswamy Temple' situated?


(1) Pathanamthitta, Kerala
(2) Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
(3) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
(4) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Correct Answer - (3) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Explanation:
The Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple was built in the 16th Century by the kings who ruled over the then
kingdom of Travancore. Local legends say the Travancore kings sealed immense riches within the thick
stone walls and vaults of the temple.

Q.34) Where is 'Raja-Rani temple' situated?


(1) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
(2) Shirdi, Maharashtra
(3) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
(4) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Correct Answer - (3) Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Explanation:
Raja Rani Temple, Bhubaneswar. The Temple was built during the 11 century AD, by the Somavansi
dynasty,the temple derives its name from the red and yellow sandstone “Rajarani” used to build the
temple.

Q.35) Where is 'Ramanathaswamy Temple' situated?


(1) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
(2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(3) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
(4) Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer - (4) Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Rameshwaram Temple is very famous dedicated to Lord Shiva where the Shiva is worshipped as
JyothirLinga and it is one among the 12 JyothirLinga. ... Rama wanted to have the largest lingam to
worship Shiva. Lord Rama instructed Lord Hanuman,in his army, to bring the lingam from Himalayas.

Q.36) Where is 'Ranakpur Jain Temple' situated?


(1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(2) Pali, Rajasthan
(3) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(4) Saurashtra, Gujarat
Correct Answer - (2) Pali, Rajasthan
Explanation:
Ranakpur Jain temple or Chaturmukha Dharana Vihara is a Jain temple at Ranakpur is dedicated to
Tirthankara Rishabhanatha. The temple is located in a village of Ranakpur near Sadri town in the Pali
district of Rajasthan.

Q.37) Where is 'Ranganathaswamy Temple' situated?


(1) Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
(2) Saurashtra, Gujarat
(3) Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
(4) Saurashtra, Gujarat
Correct Answer - (1) Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple or Thiruvarangam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganatha, a
reclining form of the Hindu deity Maha Vishnu, located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India.

Q.38) Where is 'Sabarimala Temple' situated?


(1) Pathanamthitta, Kerala
(2) Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
(3) Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh
(4) Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
- Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Explanation:
Sabarimala is a prominent Hindu temple located on a hilltop in Kerala's Pathanamthitta district. It is
surrounded by 18 hills in the Periyar Tiger Reserve.

Q.39) Where is 'Sanchi Stupa' situated?


(1) Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
(2) Hampi, Karnataka
(3) Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
(4) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Correct Answer - (3) Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
Explanation:
Sanchi Stupa is a Buddhist complex, famous for its Great Stupa, on a hilltop at Sanchi Town in Raisen
District of the State of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located in 46 kilometres (29 mi) north-east of Bhopal,
capital of Madhya Pradesh.

Q.40) Where is 'Shani Shingnapur Temple' situated?


(1) Hampi, Karnataka
(2) Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
(3) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
(4) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Correct Answer - (4) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Shani Shingnapur or Shani Shinganapur or Shingnapur is a village in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Situated in Nevasa taluka in Ahmednagar district, the village is known for its popular temple of Shani, the
Hindu god associated with the planet (graha) Saturn.
Q.41) Where is 'Shirdi Sai Baba Temple' situated?
(1) Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
(2) Puri, Odisha
(3) Shirdi, Maharashtra
(4) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Correct Answer - (3) Shirdi, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Shirdi is a town located in the Ahmednagar district of the state of Maharashtra. Shirdi is most famous for
the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple which has been constructed on the Samadhi of Shri Sai Baba. Sai Baba was
born in 1838 and died in 1918.

Q.42) Where is 'Siddhivinayak Temple' situated?


(1) Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
(2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(3) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
(4) Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh
Correct Answer - (2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Explanation:
The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shri Ganesh. It is located
in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra. The temple has a small mandap with the shrine for Siddhi Vinayak
(“Ganesha who grants your wish”).

Q.43) Where is 'Somnath Temple' situated?


(1) Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh
(2) Saurashtra, Gujarat
(3) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
(4) Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer - (2) Saurashtra, Gujarat
Explanation:
One of the most celebrated pilgrimage sites, Somnath temple is located on the western coast of Gujarat.
The temple holds much importance in the hearts of Lord Shiva devotees as it is believed to house one of
the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva which are considered the manifestation of Lord Shiva.

Q.44) Where is 'Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple' situated?


(1) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
(2) Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
(3) Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
(4) Saurashtra, Gujarat
Correct Answer - (1) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple or Thiruvarangam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganatha, a
reclining form of the Hindu deity Maha Vishnu, located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India.

Q.45) Where is 'Suchindram Temple' situated?


(1) Saurashtra, Gujarat
(2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(3) Shirdi, Maharashtra
(4) Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer - (4) Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Suchindram is located at Kanyakumari District. It has an average elevation of 19 metres (62 feet).
Suchindram is a temple town situated in the southernmost district of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, India.

Q.46) Where is 'Tirupati Balaji Temple (Tirumala Venkateshwara)' situated?


(1) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
(2) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
(3) Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh
(4) Saurashtra, Gujarat
Correct Answer - (3) Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh
Explanation:
Venkateswara Temple is a landmark Vaishnavite temple situated in the hill town of Tirumala at Tirupati
in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The Temple is dedicated to Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu,
who is believed to have appeared here to save mankind from trials and troubles of Kali Yuga.

Q.47) Where is 'Triambakeshwar Temple' situated?


(1) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(2) Nashik, Maharashtra
(3) Shirdi, Maharashtra
(4) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Correct Answer - (2) Nashik, Maharashtra
Explanation:
Shri Trimbakeshwar Temple is located at a distance of about 28 km from Nashik, Maharashtra near the
mountain named Brahamagiri from which the river Godavari flows.

Q.48) Where is 'Tungnath Temple' situated?


(1) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
(2) Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
(3) Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
( ) Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Correct Answer - (2) Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Tungnath. Tungnath is one of the highest Shiva temples in the world and is the highest of the five Panch
Kedar temples located in the mountain range of Tunganath in Rudraprayag district, in the Indian state of
Uttarakhand.

Q.49) Where is 'Vaishno Devi Temple' situated?


(1) Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
(2) Pathanamthitta, Kerala
(3) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
(4) Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
Correct Answer - (4) Katra, Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation:
One of the most popular pilgrim centres in the world, the holy shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is set in the
foothills of the Trikuta Mountains in Jammu and Kashmir.

Q.50) Where is 'Virupaksha Temple (Pampapathi temple)' situated?


(1) Saurashtra, Gujarat
(2) Puri, Odisha
(3) Hampi, Karnataka
( ) Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Correct Answer - (3) Hampi, Karnataka
Explanation:
It was built during the reign of King Devaraya II (1422 – 1446 A.D.), one of the rulers of the Vijayanagara
Empire. Several portions of the temple were expanded and enhanced during the reign of Krishnadevaraya
(1509 – 1529 A.D.), the most famous ruler of the Vijayanagara dynasty.

Q.51) Where is 'Vitthala Temple' situated?


(1) Pathanamthitta, Kerala
(2) Saurashtra, Gujarat
(3) Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
(4) Hampi, Karnataka
Correct Answer - (4) Hampi, Karnataka
Explanation:
The Vitthala temple and market complex is over 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north-east of the Virupaksha temple
near the banks of the Tungabhadra River. It is the most artistically sophisticated Hindu temple in Hampi,
and is part of the sacred centre of Vijayanagara.

Q.52) Where is 'Yamunotri Temple' situated?


(1) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
(2) Mumbai, Maharashtra
(3) Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
(4) Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Correct Answer - (1) Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Yamunotri Temple is situated in the western region of Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 3,291 metres
(10,797 ft) in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.

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