1. The famous Brihadeeswarar Temple is located in which state?
A) Karnataka
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Kerala
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, was built by Raja Raja Chola I and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. The Sun Temple of Konark is situated in which state?
A) Odisha
B) West Bengal
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A) Odisha
Explanation: The Konark Sun Temple, built by King Narasimhadeva I in the 13th century, is designed as a colossal chariot of the Sun God.
3. The famous Kedarnath Temple is dedicated to which deity?
A) Vishnu
B) Shiva
C) Durga
D) Ganesha
Answer: B) Shiva
Explanation: Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and located in Uttarakhand.
4. In which city is the Somnath Temple located?
A) Dwarka
B) Somnath
C) Junagadh
D) Veraval
Answer: D) Veraval
Explanation: The Somnath Temple is located near Veraval in Gujarat and is the first among the twelve Jyotirlingas.
5. The famous Meenakshi Temple is situated in which city?
A) Madurai
B) Kanchipuram
C) Thanjavur
D) Rameswaram
Answer: A) Madurai
Explanation: Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (Parvati) and Lord Sundareshwar (Shiva).
6. Which temple is known as the “Golden Temple” in Amritsar?
A) Swarn Mandir
B) Harmandir Sahib
C) Akal Takht
D) Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Answer: B) Harmandir Sahib
Explanation: The Golden Temple or Harmandir Sahib is the holiest Sikh shrine located in Amritsar, Punjab.
7. Which temple is known as the ‘Temple of the Dawn’?
A) Birla Temple
B) Sun Temple
C) Kashi Vishwanath Temple
D) Konark Temple
Answer: B) Sun Temple
Explanation: The Sun Temple at Konark is known as the ‘Temple of the Dawn’ as it celebrates the rising Sun.
8. The famous Jagannath Temple is located in which state?
A) Odisha
B) West Bengal
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Assam
Answer: A) Odisha
Explanation: The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites of Hinduism.
9. Where is the Kamakhya Temple located?
A) Tripura
B) Meghalaya
C) Assam
D) West Bengal
Answer: C) Assam
Explanation: The Kamakhya Temple, dedicated to Goddess Shakti, is located atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam.
10. The famous Lingaraja Temple is in which city?
A) Cuttack
B) Bhubaneswar
C) Puri
D) Sambalpur
Answer: B) Bhubaneswar
Explanation: The Lingaraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a major landmark of Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
11. The Akshardham Temple in Delhi is dedicated to which deity?
A) Vishnu
B) Swaminarayan
C) Krishna
D) Rama
Answer: B) Swaminarayan
Explanation: The Akshardham Temple, built by the Swaminarayan sect, is one of the largest Hindu temples in the world.
12. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is located on the bank of which river?
A) Yamuna
B) Ganga
C) Godavari
D) Betwa
Answer: B) Ganga
Explanation: Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located on the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi.
13. In which Indian state is the Shore Temple located?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Odisha
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation: The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built during the Pallava dynasty.
14. The Dilwara Temples are famous for which religion?
A) Buddhism
B) Hinduism
C) Jainism
D) Sikhism
Answer: C) Jainism
Explanation: The Dilwara Temples near Mount Abu, Rajasthan, are renowned for their marble carvings and Jain architecture.
15. The Lotus Temple in Delhi is associated with which faith?
A) Buddhism
B) Baháʼí
C) Jainism
D) Sikhism
Answer: B) Baháʼí
Explanation: The Lotus Temple, shaped like a lotus flower, is the Baháʼí House of Worship in Delhi.
16. The Virupaksha Temple is located at which historical site?
A) Pattadakal
B) Hampi
C) Badami
D) Aihole
Answer: B) Hampi
Explanation: The Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is part of the Vijayanagara ruins.
17. The Ranganathaswamy Temple is located in which place?
A) Kanchipuram
B) Tirupati
C) Srirangam
D) Madurai
Answer: C) Srirangam
Explanation: The Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam (Tamil Nadu) is one of the largest functioning Hindu temples in the world.
18. Which temple is located on the island of Rameswaram?
A) Ramanathaswamy Temple
B) Meenakshi Temple
C) Shore Temple
D) Brihadeeswarar Temple
Answer: A) Ramanathaswamy Temple
Explanation: Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram is one of the Char Dham temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
19. Which temple is known for its erotic sculptures?
A) Konark Sun Temple
B) Khajuraho Temples
C) Shore Temple
D) Kailasa Temple
Answer: B) Khajuraho Temples
Explanation: The Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh are famous for their exquisite erotic carvings and were built by Chandela rulers.
20. The famous Balaji Temple (Tirupati) is located on which hill?
A) Sabarimala Hill
B) Tirumala Hill
C) Palani Hill
D) Arunachala Hill
Answer: B) Tirumala Hill
Explanation: The Tirupati Balaji Temple is located on the Tirumala Hills in Andhra Pradesh and dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.
21. The famous Sabarimala Temple is located in which state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka
C) Kerala
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) Kerala
Explanation: Sabarimala Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, is one of the most visited temples in India.
22. Which temple is known as the “Temple of the Tooth”?
A) Kedarnath
B) Jagannath
C) Dalada Maligawa
D) Kailasa
Answer: C) Dalada Maligawa
Explanation: The Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy, Sri Lanka, houses the sacred tooth relic of Buddha.
23. Which temple is situated at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati?
A) Kashi Vishwanath
B) Triveni Sangam Temple
C) Somnath Temple
D) Kailash Temple
Answer: B) Triveni Sangam Temple
Explanation: Triveni Sangam Temple at Prayagraj is located where the three sacred rivers meet.
24. Which temple is known for the largest monolithic rock-cut structure?
A) Brihadeeswarar Temple
B) Kailasa Temple (Ellora)
C) Shore Temple
D) Konark TempleAnswer: B) Kailasa Temple (Ellora)
Explanation: The Kailasa Temple at Ellora Caves, Maharashtra, is carved out of a single rock and dedicated to Lord Shiva.
25. The Jagatpita Brahma Temple is located in which place?
A) Pushkar
B) Ajmer
C) Jaipur
D) Jodhpur
Answer: A) Pushkar
Explanation: The Brahma Temple at Pushkar, Rajasthan, is one of the few temples in India dedicated to Lord Brahma.
26. The famous Dwarkadhish Temple is located in which state?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Rajasthan
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A) Gujarat
Explanation: Dwarkadhish Temple, also known as Jagat Mandir, is dedicated to Lord Krishna and located in Dwarka, Gujarat — one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
27. Which temple in Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Murugan and located on a hill?
A) Meenakshi Temple
B) Palani Temple
C) Ranganathaswamy Temple
D) Ekambareswarar Temple
Answer: B) Palani Temple
Explanation: The Palani Murugan Temple is one of the six abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Lord Murugan in Tamil Nadu.
28. The Virupaksha Temple in Pattadakal is dedicated to which deity?
A) Vishnu
B) Shiva
C) Durga
D) Surya
Answer: B) Shiva
Explanation: The Virupaksha Temple in Pattadakal, Karnataka, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage group of monuments.
29. The Mahabodhi Temple is located in which Indian state?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Odisha
D) Jharkhand
Answer: B) Bihar
Explanation: The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya marks the site where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
30. The Dilwara Jain Temples are located near which hill station?
A) Mount Abu
B) Kodaikanal
C) Ooty
D) Shimla
Answer: A) Mount Abu
Explanation: The Dilwara Temples, famous for their marble architecture, are located near Mount Abu in Rajasthan.
31. The Jagannath Temple of Puri is dedicated to which deity?
A) Vishnu
B) Shiva
C) Krishna (as Jagannath)
D) Surya
Answer: C) Krishna (as Jagannath)
Explanation: The Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is dedicated to Lord Jagannath (a form of Krishna) along with Balabhadra and Subhadra.
32. Which temple in Maharashtra is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas?
A) Trimbakeshwar Temple
B) Kailasa Temple
C) Bhimashankar Temple
D) Both A and C
Answer: D) Both A and C
Explanation: Both Trimbakeshwar (Nashik) and Bhimashankar (Pune) in Maharashtra are Jyotirlinga temples of Lord Shiva.
33. The Jagannath Rath Yatra is celebrated in which city?
A) Bhubaneswar
B) Cuttack
C) Puri
D) Konark
Answer: C) Puri
Explanation: The famous Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath is celebrated annually in Puri, Odisha.
34. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple was rebuilt by which queen?
A) Rani Laxmi Bai
B) Rani Ahilyabai Holkar
C) Rani Rudrama Devi
D) Rani Durgavati
Answer: B) Rani Ahilyabai Holkar
Explanation: The present Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi was rebuilt by Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar in 1780.
35. The Mahakaleshwar Temple is located in which city?
A) Ujjain
B) Indore
C) Gwalior
D) Bhopal
Answer: A) Ujjain
Explanation: Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
36. The Sun Temple of Modhera is located in which state?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Odisha
Answer: B) Gujarat
Explanation: The Sun Temple at Modhera, built by King Bhima I of the Solanki dynasty, is dedicated to Surya (the Sun God).
37. The Jagat Temple at Mount Abu is dedicated to which goddess?
A) Durga
B) Lakshmi
C) Ambika Devi
D) Saraswati
Answer: C) Ambika Devi
Explanation: The Jagat Temple, also known as the Ambika Mata Temple, is dedicated to Goddess Ambika (Durga).
38. The Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram is dedicated to which form of Lord Shiva?
A) Ardhanarishvara
B) Nataraja (Cosmic Dancer)
C) Rudra
D) Maheshwara
Answer: B) Nataraja (Cosmic Dancer)
Explanation: The Chidambaram Temple in Tamil Nadu is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his dancing form, Nataraja.
39. The Padmanabhaswamy Temple is located in which city?
A) Kochi
B) Thiruvananthapuram
C) Madurai
D) Tirunelveli
Answer: B) Thiruvananthapuram
Explanation: The Padmanabhaswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is in Kerala’s capital and is famous for its hidden treasure vaults.
40. The Kamakhya Temple is situated on which hill?
A) Neelachal Hill
B) Saptashringa Hill
C) Govardhan Hill
D) Parasnath Hill
Answer: A) Neelachal Hill
Explanation: Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, is one of the Shakti Peethas and stands atop Neelachal Hill.
41. The Vaishno Devi Temple is located in which mountain range?
A) Pir Panjal Range
B) Shivalik Range
C) Zanskar Range
D) Naga Hills
Answer: A) Pir Panjal Range
Explanation: Vaishno Devi Temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga, is located in Trikuta Hills near Katra in the Pir Panjal range of Jammu & Kashmir.
42. The Badrinath Temple is located on the bank of which river?
A) Yamuna
B) Ganga
C) Alaknanda
D) Mandakini
Answer: C) Alaknanda
Explanation: The Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, stands on the banks of the Alaknanda River.
43. Which temple is known for its rock-cut caves dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati?
A) Ajanta Caves
B) Ellora Caves
C) Elephanta Caves
D) Badami Caves
Answer: C) Elephanta Caves
Explanation: The Elephanta Caves near Mumbai are dedicated to Lord Shiva and famous for the Trimurti sculpture.
44. The Kailasanathar Temple is located in which city?
A) Chennai
B) Kanchipuram
C) Madurai
D) Tiruchirappalli
Answer: B) Kanchipuram
Explanation: Kailasanathar Temple in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and built during the Pallava dynasty.
45. The Gomateshwara Statue (Bahubali) is located at which place?
A) Belur
B) Shravanabelagola
C) Halebidu
D) Pattadakal
Answer: B) Shravanabelagola
Explanation: The 57-feet monolithic statue of Lord Bahubali (Gomateshwara) is located at Shravanabelagola, Karnataka — an important Jain pilgrimage site.
46. The Neelkanth Mahadev Temple is located near which holy city?
A) Haridwar
B) Rishikesh
C) Varanasi
D) Prayagraj
Answer: B) Rishikesh
Explanation: Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, lies near Rishikesh in Uttarakhand amidst dense forests.
47. The Mukteswara Temple is located in which state?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Odisha
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Telangana
Answer: B) Odisha
Explanation: Mukteswara Temple in Bhubaneswar is a fine example of Odishan (Kalinga) architecture dedicated to Lord Shiva.
48. The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram was built by which dynasty?
A) Pallavas
B) Cholas
C) Pandyas
D) Cheras
Answer: A) Pallavas
Explanation: The Shore Temple was built by Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha) in the 8th century CE.
49. The Kedarnath and Badrinath temples are part of which pilgrimage circuit?
A) Char Dham Yatra
B) Jyotirlinga Yatra
C) Panch Kedar Yatra
D) Vaishno Devi Yatra
Answer: A) Char Dham Yatra
Explanation: The Char Dham Yatra includes Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri, and Rameswaram, representing the four directions of India.
50. The “Temple City of India” is the nickname of which Indian city?
A) Madurai
B) Bhubaneswar
C) Kanchipuram
D) Ujjain
Answer: B) Bhubaneswar
Explanation: Bhubaneswar is called the “Temple City of India” because it houses over 500 ancient temples, including Lingaraja and Mukteswara Temples.
51. The North Indian temple architecture is also known as what style?
A) Dravidian
B) Nagara
C) Vesara
D) Pala
Answer: B) Nagara
Explanation: Nagara style temples, predominant in North India, feature curvilinear shikharas (spires) and a square sanctum.
52. The South Indian temple architecture is known as what style?
A) Vesara
B) Dravidian
C) Nagara
D) Chalukyan
Answer: B) Dravidian
Explanation: Dravidian architecture, prevalent in South India, features pyramid-shaped towers called vimanas and gopurams (entrance towers).
53. The Vesara style of temple architecture is found mainly in which region?
A) North India
B) South India
C) Deccan
D) Western Ghats
Answer: C) Deccan
Explanation: The Vesara style, a blend of Nagara and Dravidian elements, developed under the Chalukyas in the Deccan region (Karnataka).
54. The Khajuraho Temples were built in which architectural style?
A) Dravidian
B) Nagara
C) Vesara
D) Indo-Islamic
Answer: B) Nagara
Explanation: The Khajuraho Temples in Madhya Pradesh were built in the Nagara style by the Chandela rulers between the 10th–12th centuries.
55. The famous Meenakshi Temple represents which architectural style?
A) Nagara
B) Vesara
C) Dravidian
D) Pala
Answer: C) Dravidian
Explanation: The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai is an example of Dravidian architecture with towering gopurams and richly carved sculptures.
56. The Sun Temple at Konark represents which architectural style?
A) Nagara
B) Dravidian
C) Vesara
D) Kalinga
Answer: D) Kalinga
Explanation: The Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is a masterpiece of Kalinga architecture, a sub-type of the Nagara style.
57. The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram belongs to which dynasty and style?
A) Chola – Dravidian
B) Pallava – Dravidian
C) Pandya – Vesara
D) Chera – Nagara
Answer: B) Pallava – Dravidian
Explanation: Built by the Pallavas, the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram is an early example of Dravidian style rock-cut architecture.
58. The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is located in which temple group?
A) Hampi
B) Badami
C) Khajuraho
D) Pattadakal
Answer: C) Khajuraho
Explanation: Kandariya Mahadeva Temple is the largest temple at Khajuraho, dedicated to Lord Shiva and known for intricate carvings.
59. The group of monuments at Pattadakal represent which architectural blend?
A) Nagara and Indo-Islamic
B) Dravidian and Vesara
C) Nagara and Dravidian
D) Chalukyan and Pallava
Answer: C) Nagara and Dravidian
Explanation: The Pattadakal temples in Karnataka display a fusion of Nagara (North) and Dravidian (South) architectural styles.
60. The term Gopuram is associated with which style of temple architecture?
A) Nagara
B) Dravidian
C) Vesara
D) Kalinga
Answer: B) Dravidian
Explanation: Gopuram refers to the monumental entrance tower typical of Dravidian temples in South India.
61. The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is an example of which architectural technique?
A) Rock-cut architecture
B) Structural temple
C) Cave monastery
D) Wooden architecture
Answer: A) Rock-cut architecture
Explanation: The Kailasa Temple at Ellora (Maharashtra) was carved out of a single rock by the Rashtrakuta rulers.
62. The Jagannath Temple of Puri follows which architectural style?
A) Dravidian
B) Kalinga
C) Nagara
D) Vesara
Answer: B) Kalinga
Explanation: The Puri Jagannath Temple, with its curvilinear spire and horizontal divisions, follows the Kalinga style.
63. The Virupaksha Temple at Hampi belongs to which dynasty?
A) Chalukya
B) Vijayanagara
C) Pallava
D) Pandya
Answer: B) Vijayanagara
Explanation: The Virupaksha Temple was constructed under the Vijayanagara rulers in the 14th century and is part of the Hampi World Heritage Site.
64. The Lakshmana Temple at Khajuraho is dedicated to which deity?
A) Vishnu
B) Shiva
C) Durga
D) Surya
Answer: A) Vishnu
Explanation: The Lakshmana Temple, built by King Yashovarman of the Chandela dynasty, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
65. The Kailasanathar Temple in Kanchipuram was built by which ruler?
A) Raja Raja Chola I
B) Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha)
C) Krishna Deva Raya
D) Pulakesin II
Answer: B) Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha)
Explanation: The Pallava king Narasimhavarman II built the Kailasanathar Temple, one of the earliest examples of structural Dravidian temples.
66. The Mukteswara Temple in Bhubaneswar is dedicated to which deity?
A) Vishnu
B) Shiva
C) Durga
D) Surya
Answer: B) Shiva
Explanation: Mukteswara Temple, known as the “Gem of Odishan Architecture,” is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
67. The Chennakesava Temple at Belur was built by which dynasty?
A) Chalukya
B) Hoysala
C) Rashtrakuta
D) Pallava
Answer: B) Hoysala
Explanation: The Chennakesava Temple at Belur, Karnataka, built by King Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysalas, is known for star-shaped platforms and detailed carvings.
68. The Halebidu Temple is dedicated to which deity?
A) Vishnu
B) Shiva
C) Brahma
D) Durga
Answer: B) Shiva
Explanation: The Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu is dedicated to Lord Shiva and represents the zenith of Hoysala art.
69. The Lingaraja Temple was constructed by which dynasty?
A) Pallava
B) Somavamsi
C) Chola
D) Chalukya
Answer: B) Somavamsi
Explanation: The Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar was built by the Somavamsi rulers in the 11th century, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
70. The Ranakpur Jain Temple is dedicated to which Tirthankara?
A) Parshvanatha
B) Mahavira
C) Adinatha
D) Neminatha
Answer: C) Adinatha
Explanation: The Ranakpur Temple in Rajasthan, built in the 15th century, is dedicated to the first Tirthankara, Lord Adinatha.
71. The Dilwara Temples are famous for their carvings in which material?
A) Granite
B) Sandstone
C) Marble
D) Basalt
Answer: C) Marble
Explanation: The Dilwara Jain Temples near Mount Abu are renowned for their intricate marble carvings.
72. The Brihadeeswarar Temple has one of the tallest vimanas in India. What is its height?
A) 42 metres
B) 66 metres
C) 80 metres
D) 120 metres
Answer: B) 66 metres
Explanation: The vimana (tower) of Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur rises about 66 meters high, built under Raja Raja Chola I.
73. Which temple complex in Delhi was built by King Anangpal Tomar?
A) Akshardham Temple
B) Yogmaya Temple
C) Kalkaji Temple
D) Lotus Temple
Answer: B) Yogmaya Temple
Explanation: The Yogmaya Temple, one of Delhi’s oldest temples, was built by Tomar ruler Anangpal in honor of Goddess Yogmaya (Durga).
74. The Dravidian temple towers are usually richly decorated and known as what?
A) Vimana
B) Mandapa
C) Gopuram
D) Garbhagriha
Answer: C) Gopuram
Explanation: Gopurams are richly carved gateway towers of Dravidian temples, often taller than the central shrine.
75. The Vishwanatha Temple at Khajuraho was built by which ruler?
A) Dhanga
B) Raja Raja Chola I
C) Krishna Deva Raya
D) Narasimhavarman I
Answer: A) Dhanga
Explanation: The Vishwanatha Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, was built by Chandela ruler Dhanga around 1002 CE.
76. The recently inaugurated Ram Mandir (Ayodhya) is dedicated to which deity?
A) Lord Krishna
B) Lord Vishnu
C) Lord Rama
D) Lord Hanuman
Answer: C) Lord Rama
Explanation: The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, inaugurated in January 2024, is dedicated to Lord Rama and built at his birthplace (Ram Janmabhoomi).
77. The Somnath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. How many times was it destroyed and rebuilt?
A) 5 times
B) 7 times
C) 9 times
D) 10 times
Answer: C) 9 times
Explanation: The Somnath Temple in Gujarat has been destroyed and rebuilt nine times throughout history by various invaders and rulers.
78. The Kamakhya Temple is primarily associated with which Hindu Goddess?
A) Durga
B) Kali
C) Parvati
D) Shakti (Menstruation Symbol)
Answer: D) Shakti (Menstruation Symbol)
Explanation: Kamakhya Temple in Assam is a Shakti Peetha representing the feminine power of fertility, where Goddess Sati’s womb is believed to have fallen.
79. Which temple is located inside a cave and known as “Amarnath Cave Temple”?
A) Kedarnath Temple
B) Amarnath Temple
C) Neelkanth Temple
D) Badrinath Temple
Answer: B) Amarnath Temple
Explanation: The Amarnath Cave Temple in Jammu & Kashmir is dedicated to Lord Shiva, famous for its naturally formed ice lingam.
80. The Shree Siddhivinayak Temple is located in which city?
A) Pune
B) Mumbai
C) Nashik
D) Nagpur
Answer: B) Mumbai
Explanation: The Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is one of India’s richest temples.
81. The Akshardham Temple in Gujarat is located in which city?
A) Rajkot
B) Gandhinagar
C) Ahmedabad
D) Vadodara
Answer: B) Gandhinagar
Explanation: The Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan and built by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan (BAPS) sect.
82. The ISKCON Temple in Vrindavan is dedicated to which deity?
A) Lord Vishnu
B) Lord Rama
C) Lord Krishna
D) Lord Shiva
Answer: C) Lord Krishna
Explanation: ISKCON Temples, founded by Srila Prabhupada, are dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha, with Vrindavan being the main centre.
83. The Amritsar Golden Temple’s inner sanctum is decorated with which metal?
A) Silver
B) Brass
C) Gold
D) Platinum
Answer: C) Gold
Explanation: The Harmandir Sahib’s sanctum is covered in about 750 kg of pure gold, giving it the name “Golden Temple.”
84. The Mahavir Temple at Pawapuri is associated with which religion?
A) Buddhism
B) Jainism
C) Hinduism
D) Sikhism
Answer: B) Jainism
Explanation: The Mahavir Temple at Pawapuri, Bihar, marks the place where Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana.
85. Which temple is famous for its “Twelve Jyotirling”?
A) Shiva Temples across India
B) Vaishno Devi Temples
C) Krishna Temples
D) Ganesha Temples
Answer: A) Shiva Temples across India
Explanation: The 12 Jyotirlingas represent manifestations of Lord Shiva located across India, such as Somnath, Kedarnath, and Kashi Vishwanath.
86. The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is part of which UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Hampi Monuments
B) Ajanta & Ellora Caves
C) Konark Complex
D) Pattadakal Temples
Answer: B) Ajanta & Ellora Caves
Explanation: The Kailasa Temple is part of the Ellora Caves, a UNESCO site in Maharashtra, showcasing Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist art.
87. The Sanchi Stupa was originally commissioned by which emperor?
A) Chandragupta Maurya
B) Ashoka
C) Harsha
D) Samudragupta
Answer: B) Ashoka
Explanation: Emperor Ashoka built the Great Stupa at Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, to enshrine relics of Lord Buddha.
88. The Rameswaram Temple is famous for having the longest corridor in India. What is its approximate length?
A) 800 feet
B) 1000 feet
C) 1200 feet
D) 1500 feet
Answer: C) 1200 feet
Explanation: The Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram has corridors over 1,200 feet long, supported by 1,200+ intricately carved pillars.
89. Which temple is dedicated to Lord Vithoba (Vitthal)?
A) Pandharpur Temple
B) Tirupati Balaji
C) Udupi Krishna Temple
D) Dwarkadhish Temple
Answer: A) Pandharpur Temple
Explanation: The Vithoba Temple in Pandharpur, Maharashtra, is dedicated to Lord Krishna’s Vitthal form and attracts millions during Ashadhi Ekadashi.
90. The Udupi Krishna Temple in Karnataka was founded by which saint?
A) Adi Shankaracharya
B) Ramanujacharya
C) Madhvacharya
D) Basavanna
Answer: C) Madhvacharya
Explanation: The Udupi Krishna Temple was founded by the Dvaita philosopher Madhvacharya in the 13th century.
91. The Kamakshi Amman Temple is located in which city?
A) Madurai
B) Kanchipuram
C) Chennai
D) Trichy
Answer: B) Kanchipuram
Explanation: Kamakshi Amman Temple, dedicated to Goddess Parvati, is a major Shakti Peetha located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
92. The Shirdi Sai Baba Temple is located in which state?
A) Karnataka
B) Maharashtra
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B) Maharashtra
Explanation: The Shirdi Temple in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, is dedicated to Sai Baba, a revered saint of harmony.
93. Which temple in Tamil Nadu is called “Airavatesvara Temple”?
A) Brihadeeswarar Temple
B) Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple
C) Darasuram Temple
D) Chidambaram Temple
Answer: C) Darasuram Temple
Explanation: Airavatesvara Temple at Darasuram, near Kumbakonam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Rajaraja Chola II.
94. The Badrinath Temple is dedicated to which deity?
A) Lord Vishnu
B) Lord Shiva
C) Lord Krishna
D) Lord Surya
Answer: A) Lord Vishnu
Explanation: Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his form of Badrinarayan.
95. The Pashupatinath Temple, a UNESCO site, is located in which country?
A) India
B) Nepal
C) Bhutan
D) Sri Lanka
Answer: B) Nepal
Explanation: Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu is one of the most sacred Shiva temples in the world and a UNESCO heritage site.
96. The famous Mahakal Lok Corridor is located around which temple?
A) Kedarnath
B) Mahakaleshwar
C) Somnath
D) Omkareshwar
Answer: B) Mahakaleshwar
Explanation: The Mahakal Lok Corridor, inaugurated in 2022, surrounds the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
97. The Jagannath Temple at Puri is famous for which annual festival?
A) Navratri
B) Rath Yatra
C) Diwali
D) Maha Shivratri
Answer: B) Rath Yatra
Explanation: The annual Rath Yatra festival involves pulling the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra through Puri’s streets.
98. The new Ramanuja Statue of Equality is located near which city?
A) Chennai
B) Hyderabad
C) Bengaluru
D) Tirupati
Answer: B) Hyderabad
Explanation: The 216-foot Statue of Equality, honoring philosopher Ramanujacharya, stands near Hyderabad’s Muchintal village.
99. The Kedarnath Temple was built by which ruler according to legend?
A) Pandavas
B) Adi Shankaracharya
C) Chandragupta Maurya
D) Harsha
Answer: A) Pandavas
Explanation: According to legend, the Pandavas built the Kedarnath Temple after the Mahabharata war to atone for their sins.
100. Which city is known as the “Temple City of South India”?
A) Madurai
B) Kanchipuram
C) Thanjavur
D) Rameswaram
Answer: B) Kanchipuram
Explanation: Kanchipuram, also called “The City of Thousand Temples,” is famous for its ancient temples and silk sarees.