UPSC 2022HistoryModerate

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. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

A
1 and 2 only
Correct Answer
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct as Somnath is the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas and was famously documented by the scholar Al-Biruni in his 11th-century work, *Kitab-ul-Hind*. Statement 3 is the primary distractor because the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of the modern temple in 1951 was performed by India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, rather than S. Radhakrishnan. The core concept tested is the historical and cultural significance of major Indian monuments, spanning from medieval travelogues to post-independence restoration efforts.

Indian Art & CultureTemple Architecture & Religious SitesSomnath TempleVeravalJyotirlingaAl-BiruniPran PratishthaPresident S. RadhakrishnanGujarat

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