1. Hari Rai Temple is located in which place in HP ?
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Correct : B
Explanation: The Hari Rai Temple in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh was built by Salabahana in the 11th century.
2. Ardhnarishwar Temple is located at which place in H.P. ?
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Correct: B
Explanation: The Ardhnarishwar Temple is located in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. It's a modern temple that's dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The temple's image is of Ardhnarishwar, a form of Shiva that's half-Shiva and half-Parvati.
3. Sun Temple is located at which place in H.P ?
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Correct : B
Explanation: The Sun Temple is located in Nirath, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. The temple is built in the Nagara style and is one of only two temples in India dedicated to Suryanarayan. The other temple is in Konark, Andhra Pradesh.
4. The book 'Book Monastery in H.P.' is written by
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Correct : D
Explanation: Buddhist Monasteries in Himachal Pradesh was written by Omacanda Hāṇḍā and published by Indus Publishing Company in 1987. The book includes 54 sketches and 37 plates.
5. Where did Guru Gobind Singh write a major portion of Dasham Granth ?
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Correct : A
Explanation: The Dasam Granth is a Sikh religious text that contains writings attributed to Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The text is a collection of hymns, prayers, and writings on spiritual and social themes.
6. Deotsidth temple is located in which district of H.P ?
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Correct : C
Explanation: The Deotsidh Temple is located in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is a cave temple dedicated to Baba Balaknath, a Hindu saint.
7. Where is Bhootnath temple is situated ?
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Correct : A
Explanation: The Bhootnath Temple is located in the town of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. It's a popular tourist destination and a famous pilgrimage site. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and was built in 1527 CE.
8. Balasundari temple is located at
Correct : A
Explanation: The Bala Sundri Temple is located in Trilokpur, Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, India. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Mahamaya.
9. Who built Gauri Shankar Temple in Chamba ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The Gauri Shankar Temple in Chamba was built by Yugkar Varman, the son of Sahil Varman.
10. Which temple is located at Kangra Town ?
Correct : D
Explanation: Temple is Kangra, HP :- Baijnath Temple, Jakhni Devi Temple, Masrur Rock Cut Temple, Brajeshwari Temple, Ambika Temple, Baijnath Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple.
11. Which temple is associated with life of Ramayan's character Ravan ?
Correct : A
Explanation : The Baijnath Temple in Himachal Pradesh (Kangra), is a jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva, and some legends associate it with Ravana. Some believe that Ravana meditated at Baijnath for years to please Lord Shiva.
12. Where is Dhankar monastery was established ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Dhankar Monastery is located in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. It's also known as Dankhar, Drangkhar, or Dhangkar Gompa.
13. In which district of HP 'Baba Bharbhag Sing' is
Correct : A
Explanation: Dera Baba Vadbhag Singh is a Sikh shrine located in the Mairi village of the Una district in Himachal Pradesh, India. The temple is a popular pilgrimage center dedicated to Baba Vadbhag Singh Ji, who was known for his spiritual teachings and mirac
14. Jagannath Temple is located in whiche place of HP ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The Jagannath Temple is located in Nahan, Himachal Pradesh. It was built in 1681 by Raja Budh Prakash.
15. Maurli Manohar Temple is located at ?
Correct : B
Explanation: The Murli Manohar Temple is located in the Chaugan of Sujanpur Tira, Himachal Pradesh. The Murli Manohar Temple was built in 1790 and is dedicated to Krishna and Vishnu.
16. Shyama Kali Temple in Mandi was built by ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The Shyama Kali Temple, also known as the Tarna Devi Temple, was built by Raja Shyam Sen in the 17th century. The temple is located on the Tarna Hill in Mandi District, Himachal Pradesh.
17. Raghu Nath Temple of Kullu was built by which King ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The Raghunath Temple in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, was built in 1660 by Raja Jagat Singh. In temple there is an image of Raghu Nath Ji which is brought from Ayodhya by Brahmin 'Damodhar Das' in 1653.
18. Jangi Moanstery is located in which place ?
Correct : A
Explanation: The Raghunath Temple in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, was built in 1660 by Raja Jagat Singh.
19. Which of the following is the oldest monastery in HP ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Tabo Monastery (or Tabo Chos-Khor Monastery) is considered the oldest monastery in Himachal Pradesh, having been founded in 996 AD and refurbished in 1042 AD. It is also the oldest continuously operating Buddhist enclave in the Himalayas and India.
20. Which of the following is known as 'Ajanta of the Himalayas' ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The Tabo Monastery in Himachal Pradesh is known as the "Ajanta of the Himalayas". The monastery is known as the "Ajanta of the Himalayas" because of its beautiful wall paintings and stucco images. It also has a rich collection of clay statues of the Buddha that have been painted in the Kashmiri style.