Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2017 · Art and Culture · Question 25

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?

  1. Arasavalli
  2. Amarakantak
  3. Omkareshwar.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 only

1. Arasavalli — Famous for the Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh, one of the well-known Sun temples in India. Verdict: Correct.

2. Amarakantak — Known mainly as a pilgrimage town and source region of the Narmada, not as a famous Sun temple site. Verdict: Incorrect.

3. Omkareshwar — Famous for the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga dedicated to Shiva in Madhya Pradesh, not for a Sun temple. Verdict: Incorrect.

Hence, only 1 is correct.

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