Increasing tourism is not a challenge faced by Indian temples, but rather an opportunity for economic growth and cultural exchange.

The primary cause of inadequate maintenance of Indian temples is lack of funds, as many temples are privately owned and do not receive government support.

Earthquakes pose the greatest threat to Indian temples, as they can cause significant structural damage and even collapse.

The government of India supports the preservation of Indian temples by providing financial assistance, enacting laws to protect temples, and promoting temple tourism.

Local communities play a vital role in preserving Indian temples by providing financial support, participating in temple rituals, and educating the public about the importance of temples.

Increased awareness of temple history and culture is not a challenge faced by Indian temples due to increasing tourism, but rather a positive outcome.

Vandalism of Indian temples can be caused by religious intolerance, political motivations, economic motives, or a combination of these factors.

The government of India can improve its support for the preservation of Indian temples by increasing financial assistance, enacting stricter laws to protect temples, and promoting temple tourism more effectively.

International organizations can play a vital role in preserving Indian temples by providing financial assistance, advocating for the protection of temples, and raising awareness of the importance of temples.

Demanding that the government provide more support for temples is not a direct way in which local communities can contribute to the preservation of Indian temples.

Indian temples face a variety of challenges due to natural disasters, including structural damage, loss of artifacts, and disruption of religious rituals.

The government of India can promote temple tourism more effectively by developing better infrastructure around temples, promoting temples in international tourism campaigns, and providing financial incentives to tour operators.

Education plays a vital role in preserving Indian temples by educating the public about the importance of temples, educating temple priests and staff about conservation techniques, and educating tourists about proper behavior in temples.

Imposing sanctions on countries that do not protect their temples is not a direct way in which international organizations can contribute to the preservation of Indian temples.