UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 62
Consider the following pairs:
| Place of Pilgrimage | Location |
|---|---|
| 1. Srisailam | Nallamala Hills |
| 2. Omkareshwar | Satmala Hills |
| 3. Pushkar | Mahadeo Hills |
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Srisailam is in the Nallamala Hills; Omkareshwar and Pushkar are not located in the hill ranges paired with them.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Pair 1: Correct - Srisailam temple is in the Nallamala hills of the Eastern Ghats region.
Pair 2: Incorrect - Omkareshwar is on Mandhata Island in the Narmada River, not in the Satmala Hills.
Pair 3: Incorrect - Pushkar in Rajasthan lies in the Aravalli hills, not the Mahadeo Hills of central India.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - includes all and only the correct items.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect pairs 2, 3; omits correct pair 1.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect pair 3.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect pairs 2, 3.