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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2026General Studies
Question
Consider the following pairs: 1. Sri Bhramaramda Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple : Andhra Pradesh 2. Shri Kamakshi Devi Temple : Goa 3. Sun Temple : Odisha How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Options
- A Only one pair
- B Only two pairs
- C All three pairs
- D None of the pairs
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Correct Answer
C All three pairs
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Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple
- It is situated at Srisailam on the banks of the Krishna river in the Nandyal district of Andhra Pradesh. It is unique in being both a Jyotirlinga of Shiva (Mallikarjuna) and a Shakti Peetha (Bhramaramba). Hence, pair 1 is correctly matched.
Shri Kamakshi Devi Temple
- The Shri Kamakshi Devi temple is located at Shiroda in the South Goa district of Goa and is one of the important temples of the Goan Saraswat tradition. Hence, pair 2 is correctly matched.
Sun Temple, Konark
- The Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha was built in the 13th century by Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. Conceived as the chariot of the Sun god with twelve pairs of wheels drawn by seven horses, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hence, pair 3 is correctly matched.