Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2022 • Q.96
Indian Culture & Heritage
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.
Syllabus Connection
Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. (GS-I)
NCERT Connection
Ch.4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments
History • Class 12 • Class 12 Themes of Indian History I