Temples of North India

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Which iconic temple in Delhi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures?

  1. Akshardham Temple

  2. Birla Mandir

  3. Lotus Temple

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Akshardham Temple in Delhi is a grand monument dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is renowned for its intricate carvings, sculptures, and stunning architecture.

Located in Uttar Pradesh, which temple is revered as one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites and is visited by millions of devotees each year?

  1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  2. Taj Mahal

  3. Fatehpur Sikri

  4. Red Fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is considered one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites and attracts millions of devotees annually.

Which temple in Rajasthan is renowned for its intricate carvings and is considered a masterpiece of Jain architecture?

  1. Dilwara Temples

  2. Mehrangarh Fort

  3. Umaid Bhawan Palace

  4. Jantar Mantar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dilwara Temples in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, are renowned for their intricate carvings and are considered a masterpiece of Jain architecture.

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, which temple in Himachal Pradesh is situated at an altitude of 2,744 meters and offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas?

  1. Vaishno Devi Temple

  2. Golden Temple

  3. Kamakhya Temple

  4. Naina Devi Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Naina Devi Temple in Himachal Pradesh is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated at an altitude of 2,744 meters, offering stunning views of the Himalayas.

Which temple in Uttarakhand is considered one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu?

  1. Badrinath Temple

  2. Kedarnath Temple

  3. Gangotri Temple

  4. Yamunotri Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Known for its unique architecture and intricate carvings, which temple in Madhya Pradesh is dedicated to Goddess Durga?

  1. Khajuraho Temples

  2. Sanchi Stupa

  3. Bhimbetka Rock Shelters

  4. Mandu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are renowned for their unique architecture and intricate carvings, and are dedicated to Goddess Durga.

Which temple in Haryana is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is known for its annual Rath Yatra festival?

  1. Jagannath Temple

  2. Dwarkadhish Temple

  3. Kurukshetra

  4. Panipat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dwarkadhish Temple in Haryana is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is known for its annual Rath Yatra festival.

Located in Punjab, which temple is revered as one of the holiest Sikh pilgrimage sites and is visited by millions of devotees each year?

  1. Golden Temple

  2. Jallianwala Bagh

  3. Wagah Border

  4. Chandigarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, is revered as one of the holiest Sikh pilgrimage sites and attracts millions of devotees annually.

Which temple in Jammu and Kashmir is dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi and is situated in the Trikuta Mountains?

  1. Amarnath Temple

  2. Vaishno Devi Temple

  3. Hemis Monastery

  4. Shalimar Bagh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu and Kashmir is dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Devi and is situated in the Trikuta Mountains.

Known for its intricate carvings and sculptures, which temple in Uttar Pradesh is dedicated to Lord Rama and is considered a sacred pilgrimage site?

  1. Ayodhya

  2. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  3. Taj Mahal

  4. Fatehpur Sikri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures, and is dedicated to Lord Rama, making it a sacred pilgrimage site.

Which temple in Rajasthan is dedicated to Lord Brahma and is considered one of the few temples in India dedicated to this deity?

  1. Dilwara Temples

  2. Mehrangarh Fort

  3. Umaid Bhawan Palace

  4. Brahma Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahma Temple in Pushkar, Rajasthan, is dedicated to Lord Brahma and is considered one of the few temples in India dedicated to this deity.

Located in Himachal Pradesh, which temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated at an altitude of 3,810 meters, making it one of the highest Shiva temples in the world?

  1. Kamakhya Temple

  2. Naina Devi Temple

  3. Vaishno Devi Temple

  4. Kedarnath Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated at an altitude of 3,810 meters, making it one of the highest Shiva temples in the world.

Known for its unique architecture and intricate carvings, which temple in Madhya Pradesh is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is considered a sacred pilgrimage site?

  1. Khajuraho Temples

  2. Sanchi Stupa

  3. Bhimbetka Rock Shelters

  4. Ujjain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh is known for its unique architecture and intricate carvings, and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, making it a sacred pilgrimage site.

Which temple in Haryana is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its annual Shivratri festival?

  1. Kurukshetra

  2. Panipat

  3. Dwarkadhish Temple

  4. Shiva Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shiva Temple in Haryana is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its annual Shivratri festival.

Located in Punjab, which temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is known for its annual Dussehra festival?

  1. Golden Temple

  2. Jallianwala Bagh

  3. Wagah Border

  4. Durga Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Durga Temple in Punjab is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is known for its annual Dussehra festival.

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