UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 5
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples ?
- Arasavalli
- Amarakantak
- Omkareshwar
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Arasavalli in Andhra Pradesh houses the renowned Sri Suryanarayana Sun Temple. Amarkantak and Omkareshwar are better known for Shaiva and river pilgrimage sites.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - The historic Arasavalli Suryanarayana temple is dedicated to the Sun God.
Statement/Item 2: Incorrect - Amarkantak is chiefly known for Narmada’s source and associated temples, not a major Sun temple here.
Statement/Item 3: Incorrect - Omkareshwar is famed for its Shiva Jyotirlinga on the Narmada.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/items 2, 3; omits correct statement/item 1.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 3.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/items 2, 3.