The Somnath Temple is located in which state? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Somnath Temple is located in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Somnath Temple is situated in Prabhas Patan, Gujarat, and is the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, dedicated to Shiva.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The Victoria Memorial is located in which city?
A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Delhi
D. Mumbai

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Victoria Memorial, built in memory of Queen Victoria, is situated in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and is a blend of British and Mughal architecture.

Question #2
The Lingaraja Temple is dedicated to which deity?
A. Vishnu
B. Surya
C. Brahma
D. Shiva

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Lingaraja Temple is dedicated to Shiva (Harihara) and is one of the oldest and largest temples in Bhubaneswar.

Question #3
The famous 'Akbar's Tomb' at Sikandara features a unique architectural trait. Which of the following is completely missing from this major Mughal mausoleum?
A. A main central dome
B. Red sandstone
C. Minarets
D. A Charbagh garden

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Unlike other classic Mughal tombs, Akbar's Tomb at Sikandara is a unique tiered pyramidal structure that completely lacks a traditional central dome.