Christian Shrines in India

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Which of the following is a famous Christian shrine located in Goa?

  1. Basilica of Bom Jesus

  2. St. Francis Xavier's Church

  3. Se Cathedral

  4. Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Basilica of Bom Jesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for housing the remains of St. Francis Xavier.

In which Indian state is the Velankanni Shrine located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Velankanni Shrine is a Marian pilgrimage center located in the town of Velankanni in Tamil Nadu.

Which of the following is a famous Christian shrine located in Kerala?

  1. St. Mary's Cathedral, Ernakulam

  2. St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Malayattoor

  3. St. Alphonsa's Church, Bharananganam

  4. St. George's Forane Church, Edappally


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in Malayattoor is believed to be the first church established by St. Thomas the Apostle in India.

Which of the following is a famous Christian shrine located in Karnataka?

  1. St. Philomena's Church, Mysore

  2. Infant Jesus Shrine, Bangalore

  3. St. Joseph's Church, Mangalore

  4. Our Lady of Vailankanni Church, Belgaum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

St. Philomena's Church in Mysore is known for its beautiful architecture and is a popular pilgrimage site.

Which of the following is a famous Christian shrine located in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. St. Mary's Church, Vijayawada

  2. St. Joseph's Cathedral, Guntur

  3. St. Peter's Church, Visakhapatnam

  4. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

St. Mary's Church in Vijayawada is one of the oldest churches in Andhra Pradesh and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows.

Which of the following is a famous Christian shrine located in Maharashtra?

  1. Mount Mary Church, Bandra

  2. St. Michael's Church, Mahim

  3. Gloria Church, Byculla

  4. Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Dadar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Mary Church in Bandra is a popular pilgrimage site and is known for its beautiful architecture.

Which of the following is a famous Christian shrine located in West Bengal?

  1. St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata

  2. St. John's Church, Kolkata

  3. Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth, Kolkata

  4. Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Bandel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Basilica of the Holy Rosary in Bandel is the oldest church in West Bengal and is a popular pilgrimage site.

Which of the following is a famous Christian shrine located in Madhya Pradesh?

  1. St. Francis de Sales Church, Bhopal

  2. St. Joseph's Cathedral, Jabalpur

  3. Our Lady of Graces Church, Indore

  4. St. Mary's Church, Gwalior


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

St. Francis de Sales Church in Bhopal is a beautiful church known for its Gothic architecture.

Which of the following is a famous Christian shrine located in Rajasthan?

  1. St. Paul's Cathedral, Jaipur

  2. St. Mary's Church, Ajmer

  3. St. Joseph's Church, Kota

  4. Our Lady of Fatima Church, Udaipur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

St. Paul's Cathedral in Jaipur is a beautiful church known for its Indo-Gothic architecture.

Which of the following is a famous Christian shrine located in Gujarat?

  1. St. Xavier's Church, Ahmedabad

  2. St. Andrew's Church, Surat

  3. Our Lady of Dolours Church, Vadodara

  4. St. Joseph's Church, Rajkot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

St. Xavier's Church in Ahmedabad is a beautiful church known for its Gothic architecture.

Which of the following is a famous Christian shrine located in Chhattisgarh?

  1. St. Joseph's Cathedral, Raipur

  2. St. Mary's Church, Bilaspur

  3. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Durg

  4. St. Anthony's Church, Korba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

St. Joseph's Cathedral in Raipur is a beautiful church known for its Gothic architecture.

Which of the following is a famous Christian shrine located in Jharkhand?

  1. St. Mary's Cathedral, Ranchi

  2. St. Joseph's Church, Jamshedpur

  3. Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Dhanbad

  4. St. Anthony's Church, Bokaro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

St. Mary's Cathedral in Ranchi is a beautiful church known for its Gothic architecture.

Which of the following is a famous Christian shrine located in Odisha?

  1. St. Paul's Cathedral, Cuttack

  2. St. Joseph's Church, Bhubaneswar

  3. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Puri

  4. St. Anthony's Church, Rourkela


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

St. Paul's Cathedral in Cuttack is a beautiful church known for its Gothic architecture.

Which of the following is a famous Christian shrine located in Telangana?

  1. St. Mary's Cathedral, Hyderabad

  2. St. Joseph's Church, Secunderabad

  3. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Warangal

  4. St. Anthony's Church, Karimnagar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

St. Mary's Cathedral in Hyderabad is a beautiful church known for its Gothic architecture.

Which of the following is a famous Christian shrine located in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. St. Mary's Church, Vijayawada

  2. St. Joseph's Cathedral, Guntur

  3. St. Peter's Church, Visakhapatnam

  4. Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Hyderabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

St. Mary's Church in Vijayawada is one of the oldest churches in Andhra Pradesh and is known for its beautiful stained glass windows.

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