UPSC Prelims 2009 · General Studies
Question 37: History and Culture
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Famous Temple) List II (State) A. Vidyashankara temple 1. Andhra Pradesh B. Rajarani temple 2. Karnataka C. Kandariya Mahadeo temple 3. Madhya Pradesh D. Bhimesvara temple 4. Orissa Code : A B C D
AnswerThe answer is (a).
Vidyashankara temple is at Sringeri in Karnataka. Rajarani temple is in Bhubaneswar, Orissa (now Odisha). Kandariya Mahadeo temple is at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh. Bhimesvara temple is at Draksharama in Andhra Pradesh. The right code is 2, 4, 3, 1. Remember the styles: Khajuraho is the Nagara style, Odisha has the Kalinga style.
- A. Vidyashankara temple: Sringeri, Karnataka (2).
- B. Rajarani temple: Bhubaneswar, Orissa (4).
- C. Kandariya Mahadeo temple: Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh (3).
- D. Bhimesvara temple: Draksharama, Andhra Pradesh (1).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Right: Vidyashankara-Karnataka, Rajarani-Orissa, Kandariya Mahadeo-Madhya Pradesh, Bhimesvara-Andhra Pradesh.
- (b) Wrong: Rajarani is in Orissa, not Madhya Pradesh.
- (c) Wrong: Vidyashankara is in Karnataka, not Andhra Pradesh.
- (d) Wrong: Vidyashankara is in Karnataka and Rajarani is in Orissa.
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.