UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2017

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1 only

Explanation

Arasavalli in Andhra Pradesh is famous for its ancient Sun Temple. Amarakantak and Omkareshwar are known respectively as the source of the Narmada river and a Jyotirlinga Shiva temple, not for Sun temples.

Topics: arasavalli/amarakantak/omkareshwar, art and culture, sun temples, temple architecture in india