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 :

Shows that small villages (e.g., Pattadakal) are noted in textbooks specifically for being 'famous for' particular temples.

A student could check whether Arasavalli appears similarly in regional or national lists/maps of famous temple sites to assess if it is described the same way.

Gives an example of a named, well-known temple complex (Shore Temple at Mamallapuram) tied to a specific deity, illustrating the pattern that temple sites are described by dedication and fame in textbooks.

Use this pattern to look for references to Arasavalli being described by its dedication (Sun) in travel guides or gazetteers.

Textbooks list and single out 'the most famous among these temples' showing curricular practice of naming prominent temple sites.

Search comparable textbook or gazetteer entries for Arasavalli to see if it is similarly singled out as famous for a temple.

Shows that groups of cave/temple sites (Ellora/Ajanta) are treated as regionally famous monuments, suggesting scholars and guides commonly record notable temple sites by location.

Check regional monument registers or maps for Arasavalli to determine whether it is recorded as a notable temple site.

Mentions a named Sun-related scientific site (Kodaikanal Solar Observatory), indicating India has well-known places associated with the Sun, so a 'Sun temple' could similarly be a recognized Sun-related landmark.

Combine this with a geographic map or tourism sources to see if Arasavalli is known locally or nationally for a Sun-related temple.

Shows a pattern that Indian places are often 'famous for' particular temples and that Surya (Sun) sculptures/deities occur among the canonical temple subjects.

A student could use this pattern to check whether Amarakantak is similarly identified on maps or gazetteers as known for a Surya/Sun shrine.

Gives an example (Pattadakal) of a locality being famous specifically for its temple complex, illustrating the common linkage between place-name fame and temple monuments.

Compare listings of 'famous temples by locality' (guidebooks, district histories) to see if Amarakantak appears under 'Sun temple'.

Describes how a particular structural/shrine dedication (Siva, Vishnu) defines a site's fame — supporting the practice of identifying places by the primary deity of a notable temple.

Use this rule to search temple catalogs or regional religious tourism sources for Amarakantak’s principal temple deity (to look for Surya association).

Notes that specific temples (named) are singled out as 'most famous' for a region, indicating one should look for a named 'Sun temple' in Amarakantak if the place is famous for it.

Check authoritative lists of 'most famous' temples in the Amarakantak district or state-level heritage lists to confirm presence/absence of a Sun temple.

Mentions solar-focused scientific sites in India (solar observatory) — indicates India has named sites associated with the Sun beyond mythology/religion, so 'famous for Sun-related site' could be secular or religious.

Broaden a search beyond temple lists to include any Sun-related landmarks at Amarakantak (observatories, festivals) to test the statement.

Textbooks enumerate 'famous' temples (e.g., the Shore Temple) and explicitly note the primary deity of each (Siva, Vishnu).

A student could check whether Omkareshwar appears in such lists and, if so, whether the listed primary deity is Surya (Sun).

Authors single out particular temples as 'the most famous' examples of temple architecture (Vittala, Virupaksha, Hazara).

Use this pattern to see if Omkareshwar is similarly singled out in reference lists of famous temples—if absent, it's less likely to be widely known as a Sun temple.

The snippet gives a typology of structural temples and lists notable rock-cut/structural groups (Ajanta, Ellora, Udayagiri), showing textbooks highlight regionally famous temple sites.

Compare Omkareshwar's regional location (Madhya Pradesh) with the regions where famous Sun temples (e.g., Konark in Odisha, Modhera in Gujarat) are typically noted to judge plausibility.

Discussion of temple complexes (Vitthala) and shrine functions shows textbooks emphasize distinctive architectural features (chariot shrine) tied to specific deities or cults.

A student could look for distinctive architectural features associated with Sun temples (e.g., orientation, iconography) at Omkareshwar to test whether it is a Sun temple.

Textbooks treat groups of caves/temples as famous for particular religious associations and sculptures, implying curricular focus on well-known sites.

If Omkareshwar were a famous Sun-temple site, similar curricular or survey sources would likely mention it alongside other famous temple groups—its omission would be telling.