Miscellaneous (Traditional General Knowledge) (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

21. In which of the following states is Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple located? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 4.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Kerala
Solution:Sabarimala is located in the state of Kerala. Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple is the most famous and prominent among all the Sastha temples in Kerala. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.

22. Which of the following is a heritage site of Madhya Pradesh? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 6.03.2020 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Bhimbetkamah
Solution:Three sites in Madhya Pradesh have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO: The Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986) Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989) The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003).

23. The Biraja Temple, the Rajarani Temple and the Samaleswari Temple are all located in _________. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 4.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Odisha
Solution:The Biraja Temple, the Rajarani Temple and the Samaleswari Temple are all located in Odisha.

24. Somnath temple is situated on the coast of which state? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 21.08.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Gujarat
Solution:

Somnath Temple is located on the coast of Gujarat state. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

25. Daringbadi hill station is located in the Indian state of _______. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Odisha
Solution:Daringbadi hill station is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha state in eastern India. It is situated at the height of 3000 ft. The temperature of Daringbadi has often been recorded below 0 °C. It is also famous for ginger harvesting.

26. The sole temple of Lord Brahma is located in which city of India? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 19.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Pushkar
Solution:The sole temple of Lord Brahma is a holy site located in the Ajmer, Pushkar district of Rajasthan. This temple is mainly built of marble stones.

27. Which city has been declared as 'City of Music' by UNESCO? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Varanasi
Solution:Varanasi (U.P.) has been declared the 'City of Music' by UNESCO.

28. Which of the following pairs of memorial - places is correct? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.08.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Victoria Memorial - West Bengal
Solution:The correct matching is

Hawa Mahal - Jaipur

Victoria Memorial - West Bengal

Nalanda - Bihar

Red Fort - Delhi

29. Charupallam, 'the village of the incline' is located near which temple? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 14.08.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Rajarajeshwara Temple
Solution:Charupallam, 'the village of the Incline' is located near Rajarajeshwara Temple in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu. The Rajarajeshwara (Brihadisvara) temple was built by the Chol ruler Rajaraaj 1.

30. Where is Kalimpong Hill Station located? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 16.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) West Bengal
Solution:Kalimpong Hill Station is located in West Bengal.