Pilgrimage Sites and Temples

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Which of these is considered the holiest city in Hinduism and is often referred to as the 'City of Temples'?

  1. Varanasi

  2. Haridwar

  3. Rameshwaram

  4. Dwarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Varanasi, located on the banks of the Ganges River, is regarded as the holiest city in Hinduism and is known for its numerous temples, including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple.

The famous Vaishno Devi Temple is situated in which state of India?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Punjab


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vaishno Devi Temple, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Vaishno Devi, is located in the Trikuta Mountains of Jammu and Kashmir and is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in India.

Which of these temples is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures, making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Khajuraho Temples

  2. Ajanta Caves

  3. Ellora Caves

  4. Konark Sun Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Khajuraho Temples, located in Madhya Pradesh, are renowned for their exquisite carvings and sculptures depicting various aspects of life, including love, war, and religion.

The Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib, is the holiest shrine of which religion?

  1. Sikhism

  2. Hinduism

  3. Buddhism

  4. Jainism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Golden Temple, located in Amritsar, Punjab, is the holiest shrine of Sikhism and is revered by Sikhs worldwide.

Which of these temples is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India?

  1. Somnath Temple

  2. Kashi Vishwanath Temple

  3. Kedarnath Temple

  4. Badrinath Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Somnath Temple, located in Gujarat, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus.

The Meenakshi Amman Temple is located in which city of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Chennai

  2. Madurai

  3. Coimbatore

  4. Trichy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Meenakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to the goddess Meenakshi and her consort Lord Shiva, is located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Which of these temples is known for its annual Rath Yatra festival, where a chariot carrying Lord Jagannath is pulled through the streets?

  1. Jagannath Temple

  2. Konark Sun Temple

  3. Lingaraj Temple

  4. Mukteshwar Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jagannath Temple, located in Puri, Odisha, is famous for its annual Rath Yatra festival, where a chariot carrying Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra is pulled through the streets.

The Dilwara Temples, renowned for their intricate marble carvings, are located in which state of India?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttarakhand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dilwara Temples, located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, are Jain temples known for their exquisite marble carvings and intricate designs.

Which of these temples is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is considered one of the four major Vaishnava pilgrimage sites in India?

  1. Badrinath Temple

  2. Jagannath Temple

  3. Dwarka Temple

  4. Rameshwaram Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dwarka Temple, located in Gujarat, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is considered one of the four major Vaishnava pilgrimage sites in India.

The Kedarnath Temple, situated in the Himalayas, is dedicated to which Hindu deity?

  1. Lord Shiva

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Goddess Durga

  4. Lord Brahma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kedarnath Temple, located in Uttarakhand, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites.

Which of these temples is known for its annual Pushkar Mela, a vibrant fair that attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists?

  1. Pushkar Temple

  2. Somnath Temple

  3. Meenakshi Amman Temple

  4. Golden Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pushkar Temple, located in Pushkar, Rajasthan, is known for its annual Pushkar Mela, a vibrant fair that attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists from around the world.

The Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in which state of India?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Konark Sun Temple, located in Odisha, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its intricate carvings and sculptures depicting various aspects of life.

Which of these temples is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is considered one of the five sacred Panchmukhi Hanuman temples in India?

  1. Hanuman Garhi

  2. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

  3. Balaji Temple

  4. Birla Mandir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hanuman Garhi, located in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is considered one of the five sacred Panchmukhi Hanuman temples in India.

The Badrinath Temple, situated in the Himalayas, is one of the four major pilgrimage sites of which Hindu pilgrimage circuit?

  1. Char Dham

  2. Panch Kedars

  3. Chota Char Dham

  4. Do Dham


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Badrinath Temple, located in Uttarakhand, is one of the four major pilgrimage sites of the Char Dham circuit, which also includes Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Kedarnath.

Which of these temples is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is considered one of the seven major pilgrimage sites of the Vaishnava tradition?

  1. Dwarka Temple

  2. Jagannath Temple

  3. Rameshwaram Temple

  4. Badrinath Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dwarka Temple, located in Gujarat, is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is considered one of the seven major pilgrimage sites of the Vaishnava tradition.

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