2009 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2009 · General Studies
Question 26: History and Culture
Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located ?
aBhadrachalam
bChidambaram
cHampi
dSrikalahasti
AnswerThe answer is (c).
The Virupaksha temple stands at Hampi in Karnataka, on the bank of the Tungabhadra, in what was the capital of the Vijayanagara empire. It is dedicated to Shiva as Virupaksha and is still a living place of worship, at the heart of the Hampi group of monuments that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The other places are known for different shrines.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Bhadrachalam in Telangana is known for the Sri Rama temple.
- (b) Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu is famed for the Nataraja temple.
- (c) Right: the Virupaksha temple is at Hampi, Karnataka.
- (d) Srikalahasti in Andhra Pradesh is known for its Shiva (Vayu linga) temple, not Virupaksha.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2009, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.