UPSC Prelims 2008 Q80: Art & Culture – Architecture & World Heritage
Near
which one of the following cities are Palitana Temples located?
- (a) Bhavnagar
- (b) Mount Abu
- (c) Nasik
- (d) Ujjain
Answer: (a) Bhavnagar
Explanation
Where the Palitana Temples are located
These renowned Jain temples sit on a hill near a specific Gujarat city.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Bhavnagar | Correct | The Palitana Temples (on Shatrunjaya Hill) are located near Bhavnagar, Gujarat |
| (b) Mount Abu | Incorrect | Home to different Jain temples (Dilwara), not Palitana |
| (c) Nasik | Incorrect | Not the location of the Palitana Temples |
| (d) Ujjain | Incorrect | Not the location of the Palitana Temples |
Palitana Temples facts:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Near city | Bhavnagar, Gujarat |
| Hill | Shatrunjaya Hill |
Answer: (a) Bhavnagar.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. The Palitana Temples are located near Bhavnagar.
- (b) Incorrect. Mount Abu hosts the different Dilwara temples, not Palitana.
- (c) Incorrect. Nasik is not the location.
- (d) Incorrect. Ujjain is also not the location.
Key point
The Palitana Temples (on Shatrunjaya Hill) are located near Bhavnagar, Gujarat.
Remember
The Palitana Temples are located near Bhavnagar.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Palitana's Bhavnagar location with Mount Abu's separate Dilwara Jain temples.
- Not knowing the specific Shatrunjaya Hill location of these temples.
- Mixing up different Jain pilgrimage sites across Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Exam tip
Palitana Temples (Shatrunjaya Hill) = near Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Distinct from Mount Abu's Dilwara temples.
Sources
- Archaeological Survey of India — Palitana temples, Shatrunjaya hill (Bhavnagar district, Gujarat)
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Palitana