UPPCS (Pre) 1992

Indian Heritage Geography

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | A. Sun Temple | 2. Konark | | B. Lingaraja Temple | 4. Bhubaneswar | | C. Hawa Mahal | 3. Jaipur | | D. Statue of Gomateshwara | 1. Karnataka |

Solution & Analysis

Answer: A

Concept India’s cultural heritage is spread across regions, with each state hosting iconic landmarks that represent different religious and stylistic traditions.

Explanation
Sun Temple: Located in Konark, Odisha (13th Century).
Lingaraja Temple: Located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha (11th Century).
Hawa Mahal: Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan (1799 CE).
Gomateshwara: A monolithic statue in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka (983 CE).

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Sun Temple (A) matches with Konark (2). Lingaraja (B) matches with Bhubaneswar (4).
Logic 2: Hawa Mahal (C) is the symbol of Jaipur (3). The Gomateshwara monolith (D) is located in Karnataka (1).

Active Recall

Question

Which of these monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Answer

The Sun Temple at Konark is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.

Core Insight

These landmarks represent the diversity of Indian patronage, from the Ganga dynasty in the East to the Rajputs in the West and the Gangas of the South.