Temples of West India

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Which temple in Gujarat is known for its intricate carvings and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Somnath Temple

  2. Dwarkadhish Temple

  3. Modhera Sun Temple

  4. Rani ki Vav


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rani ki Vav is a stepwell located in the town of Patan, Gujarat. It is known for its intricate carvings and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which temple in Maharashtra is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas?

  1. Trimbakeshwar Temple

  2. Bhimashankar Temple

  3. Grishneshwar Temple

  4. Kashi Vishwanath Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Grishneshwar Temple is located in the town of Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

Which temple in Rajasthan is known for its intricate carvings and is a popular pilgrimage site?

  1. Dilwara Temples

  2. Ranakpur Jain Temple

  3. Jagdish Temple

  4. Govind Dev Ji Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dilwara Temples are located in the town of Mount Abu, Rajasthan. They are known for their intricate carvings and are a popular pilgrimage site.

Which temple in Goa is known for its Portuguese-style architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Basilica of Bom Jesus

  2. Se Cathedral

  3. Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception

  4. St. Francis of Assisi Church


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Basilica of Bom Jesus is located in the city of Old Goa, Goa. It is known for its Portuguese-style architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which temple in Madhya Pradesh is known for its erotic sculptures and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Khajuraho Temples

  2. Sanchi Stupa

  3. Bhimbetka Rock Shelters

  4. Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khajuraho Temples are located in the town of Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh. They are known for their erotic sculptures and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which temple in Gujarat is known for its unique architecture and is a popular pilgrimage site?

  1. Somnath Temple

  2. Dwarkadhish Temple

  3. Modhera Sun Temple

  4. Rani ki Vav


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Somnath Temple is located in the town of Somnath, Gujarat. It is known for its unique architecture and is a popular pilgrimage site.

Which temple in Maharashtra is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the four major Vaishnava pilgrimage sites?

  1. Trimbakeshwar Temple

  2. Bhimashankar Temple

  3. Grishneshwar Temple

  4. Pandharpur Vitthal Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pandharpur Vitthal Temple is located in the town of Pandharpur, Maharashtra. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the four major Vaishnava pilgrimage sites.

Which temple in Rajasthan is known for its beautiful carvings and is a popular tourist destination?

  1. Dilwara Temples

  2. Ranakpur Jain Temple

  3. Jagdish Temple

  4. Govind Dev Ji Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jagdish Temple is located in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan. It is known for its beautiful carvings and is a popular tourist destination.

Which temple in Goa is known for its unique blend of Portuguese and Indian architecture?

  1. Basilica of Bom Jesus

  2. Se Cathedral

  3. Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception

  4. St. Francis of Assisi Church


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Se Cathedral is located in the city of Old Goa, Goa. It is known for its unique blend of Portuguese and Indian architecture.

Which temple in Madhya Pradesh is known for its ancient rock-cut caves and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Khajuraho Temples

  2. Sanchi Stupa

  3. Bhimbetka Rock Shelters

  4. Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sanchi Stupa is located in the town of Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh. It is known for its ancient rock-cut caves and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which temple in Gujarat is known for its unique architecture and is a popular pilgrimage site?

  1. Somnath Temple

  2. Dwarkadhish Temple

  3. Modhera Sun Temple

  4. Rani ki Vav


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dwarkadhish Temple is located in the town of Dwarka, Gujarat. It is known for its unique architecture and is a popular pilgrimage site.

Which temple in Maharashtra is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas?

  1. Trimbakeshwar Temple

  2. Bhimashankar Temple

  3. Grishneshwar Temple

  4. Kashi Vishwanath Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trimbakeshwar Temple is located in the town of Trimbak, Maharashtra. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

Which temple in Rajasthan is known for its intricate carvings and is a popular pilgrimage site?

  1. Dilwara Temples

  2. Ranakpur Jain Temple

  3. Jagdish Temple

  4. Govind Dev Ji Temple


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ranakpur Jain Temple is located in the town of Ranakpur, Rajasthan. It is known for its intricate carvings and is a popular pilgrimage site.

Which temple in Goa is known for its unique blend of Portuguese and Indian architecture?

  1. Basilica of Bom Jesus

  2. Se Cathedral

  3. Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception

  4. St. Francis of Assisi Church


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Church of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is located in the city of Panaji, Goa. It is known for its unique blend of Portuguese and Indian architecture.

Which temple in Madhya Pradesh is known for its ancient rock-cut caves and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Khajuraho Temples

  2. Sanchi Stupa

  3. Bhimbetka Rock Shelters

  4. Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhimbetka Rock Shelters are located in the town of Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh. They are known for their ancient rock-cut caves and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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