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UPSC Prelims 2022 Paper-1 📅 05 Jun, 2022

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
(a) 1 and 2 only
B
(b) 2 and 3 only
C
(c) 1 and 3 only
D
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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UPSC Prelims
2022 • 05 Jun, 2022 • Paper-1
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:
Correct Answer
(a) 1 and 2 only
Religious Significance: Statement 1 is absolutely correct. The ancient and highly revered Somnath Temple is universally acknowledged in Hindu tradition as the v......
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Religious Significance ▼
Statement 1 is absolutely correct. The ancient and highly revered Somnath Temple is universally acknowledged in Hindu tradition as the very first of the twelve sacred Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Historical Documentation ▼
Statement 2 is correct. The illustrious 11th-century Persian scholar Al-Biruni provided a highly detailed, historically critical description of the temple's vast wealth and grandeur, which tragically acted as a catalyst attracting the devastating raids of Mahmud of Ghazni.
Reconstruction Milestone ▼
Statement 3 is historically incorrect. Following independence, the monumental task of rebuilding the present-day temple was spearheaded by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and the final 'Pran Pratishtha' (installation ceremony) was formally performed in 1951 by India's first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, entirely prior to S. Radhakrishnan's presidential tenure.
Conclusion ▼
Consequently, only the first two statements are factually sound.
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