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Which famous pilgrimage route in Spain is known as the 'Way of St. James'?

  1. Camino de Santiago

  2. Via Francigena

  3. Shikoku Pilgrimage

  4. Kumano Kodo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a network of pilgrimage routes in Spain that lead to the tomb of Saint James the Great in the city of Santiago de Compostela.

What is the name of the ancient pilgrimage route in England that leads to the Canterbury Cathedral?

  1. Via Francigena

  2. Pilgrimage of Grace

  3. Pilgrimage to Walsingham

  4. Canterbury Way


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Canterbury Way is a pilgrimage route in England that leads from London to the Canterbury Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Which pilgrimage site in India is known for the Kumbh Mela, a massive religious gathering held every 12 years?

  1. Varanasi

  2. Haridwar

  3. Prayagraj

  4. Ujjain


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, is the site of the Kumbh Mela, a massive religious gathering held every 12 years at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.

What is the name of the pilgrimage route in Japan that consists of 88 temples dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy?

  1. Kumano Kodo

  2. Shikoku Pilgrimage

  3. Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage

  4. Chichibu Pilgrimage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Shikoku Pilgrimage is a pilgrimage route in Japan that consists of 88 temples dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

Which pilgrimage site in Saudi Arabia is considered the holiest place in Islam?

  1. Mecca

  2. Medina

  3. Jerusalem

  4. Vatican City


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mecca is the holiest city in Islam and is the site of the Kaaba, a cube-shaped building that is the focal point of Muslim prayer.

What is the name of the pilgrimage route in Italy that leads from Rome to the tomb of Saint Peter in Vatican City?

  1. Via Francigena

  2. Camino de Santiago

  3. Pilgrimage of Grace

  4. Canterbury Way


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Via Francigena is a pilgrimage route in Italy that leads from Rome to the tomb of Saint Peter in Vatican City.

Which pilgrimage site in India is known for the Amarnath Yatra, an annual pilgrimage to a cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva?

  1. Varanasi

  2. Haridwar

  3. Prayagraj

  4. Amarnath


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amarnath is a pilgrimage site in India known for the Amarnath Yatra, an annual pilgrimage to a cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.

What is the name of the pilgrimage route in France that leads from Le Puy-en-Velay to the tomb of Saint James the Great in Santiago de Compostela?

  1. Via Francigena

  2. Camino de Santiago

  3. Pilgrimage of Grace

  4. Canterbury Way


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a network of pilgrimage routes in Europe that lead to the tomb of Saint James the Great in the city of Santiago de Compostela.

Which pilgrimage site in Israel is considered the holiest place in Judaism?

  1. Jerusalem

  2. Mecca

  3. Medina

  4. Vatican City


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jerusalem is the holiest city in Judaism and is the site of the Western Wall, the holiest site in Judaism.

What is the name of the pilgrimage route in Spain that leads from Seville to the tomb of Saint James the Great in Santiago de Compostela?

  1. Via Francigena

  2. Camino de Santiago

  3. Pilgrimage of Grace

  4. Canterbury Way


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a network of pilgrimage routes in Spain that lead to the tomb of Saint James the Great in the city of Santiago de Compostela.

Which pilgrimage site in India is known for the Char Dham Yatra, a pilgrimage to four sacred Hindu temples?

  1. Varanasi

  2. Haridwar

  3. Prayagraj

  4. Badrinath


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Badrinath is one of the four sacred Hindu temples included in the Char Dham Yatra, a pilgrimage to four sacred Hindu temples in India.

What is the name of the pilgrimage route in Portugal that leads from Lisbon to the tomb of Saint James the Great in Santiago de Compostela?

  1. Via Francigena

  2. Camino de Santiago

  3. Pilgrimage of Grace

  4. Canterbury Way


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of St. James, is a network of pilgrimage routes in Europe that lead to the tomb of Saint James the Great in the city of Santiago de Compostela.

Which pilgrimage site in India is known for the Vaishno Devi Yatra, an annual pilgrimage to a cave shrine dedicated to the Hindu goddess Vaishno Devi?

  1. Varanasi

  2. Haridwar

  3. Prayagraj

  4. Katra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Katra is the site of the Vaishno Devi Yatra, an annual pilgrimage to a cave shrine dedicated to the Hindu goddess Vaishno Devi.

What is the name of the pilgrimage route in Norway that leads from Oslo to the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim?

  1. Via Francigena

  2. Camino de Santiago

  3. Pilgrimage of Grace

  4. St. Olav's Way


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

St. Olav's Way is a pilgrimage route in Norway that leads from Oslo to the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim.

Which pilgrimage site in India is known for the Sabarimala Yatra, an annual pilgrimage to a temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa?

  1. Varanasi

  2. Haridwar

  3. Prayagraj

  4. Sabarimala


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sabarimala is the site of the Sabarimala Yatra, an annual pilgrimage to a temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.

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