The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple ? 1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines. 2. A description of Somnath Temple

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Q: 96 (IAS/2022)
The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple ?
1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.
2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni.
3. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.
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  1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines, which are twelve famous Shiva temples spread across India.

  2. A description of the Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni, who was a Persian scholar and historian.

  3. Pran Pratishtha of the Somnath Temple was done by the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, in 1951, and not by S. Radhakrishnan.

Therefore, option 3 is incorrect.

 

Preparing for Future Exams: Learning from the Analysis of Past Questions

Topics:

  1. Indian Culture and Heritage
  2. Indian History
  3. Jyotirlinga Shrines
  4. Pran Pratishtha

Sources:

  1. NCERT textbooks on Indian Culture and Heritage and Indian History
  2. "The Wonder That Was India" by A. L. Basham
  3. "A Survey of Indian History" by K. A. Nilakanta Sastri

Related Concepts:

  1. Hinduism
  2. Indian Temple Architecture
  3. Islamic Invasions in India
  4. Freedom Struggle in India

Related Topics:

  1. Other Jyotirlinga Shrines in India
  2. Other famous temples in Gujarat like Dwarkadhish Temple, Akshardham Temple, etc.
  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Statue of Unity, which is also located in Gujarat
  4. Indian National Movement and the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel