Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the codes given below: 1. The Sun temple of Multan is mentioned by Hiuen Tsang, Abuzaiyid, AI-Masudi and Alberuni. 2. The pilgrimage to Sambapur was associated with Sun worship.
Solution & Analysis
Answer: C
Concept
Solar worship (Surya Upasana) was a pan-Indian phenomenon with major centers reaching as far as Multan in the Northwest.Explanation
Foreign travelers like Hiuen Tsang (7th century) and Al-Beruni (11th century) provided glowing accounts of the magnificent golden idol at the Multan Sun Temple. Furthermore, the Samba Purana tells the legend of Samba (Krishna's son) who established Sun worship at Sambapur (modern Multan) to cure his leprosy.Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Statement 1 is correct; the temple was a landmark of such fame that almost every major traveler to the region documented it.
Logic 2: Statement 2 is correct; 'Sambapur' is the mythological name for the region associated with the Sun temple built by Samba.