2006 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2006 · General Studies
Question 81: History and Culture
The initial design and construction of which massive temple took place during the reign of Suryavarman II?
aSri Mariamman Temple
bAngkor Vat
cBatu Caves Temple
dKamakhya Temple
AnswerThe answer is (b).
Angkor Wat (Angkor Vat), the vast Vishnu temple in Cambodia, was designed and begun in the early 12th century under the Khmer king Suryavarman II. The Sri Mariamman temple is in Singapore, the Batu Caves temple in Malaysia, and the Kamakhya temple in Assam.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Sri Mariamman Temple is in Singapore.
- (b) Correct: Angkor Wat was built under Suryavarman II.
- (c) Batu Caves is in Malaysia.
- (d) Kamakhya Temple is in Assam.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2006, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.