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[#1276] Ramkot temple is situated in
Correct Answer

(B) Ramkot

Explanation

Solution: Ramkot temple is situated in Ramkot. Perched atop a hill, Ramkot Temple is the chief place of worship in Ayodhya. An ancient citadel, it lies on an elevated platform and as per popular belief, marks the site of Lord Ramas fort. Thousands of devotees visit this temple throughout the year but the best time is during the Hindu calendar month of Chaitra (March - April) when the birth anniversary of Lord Rama Ramnavmi is celebrated with great fervour. Various cultural programmes are organised at the temple in honour of Lord Rama, and make for an interesting experience.

[#1277] Why is Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh important for Buddhists?
Correct Answer

(D) After obtaining enlightenment, Lord Buddha preached his first serman in Sarnath

Explanation

Solution: Sarnath is one of the four most important Buddhist pilgrimage destinations in the world. It has special significance because it's the place where the Buddha gave his first sermon.

[#1278] Name the Hindu religious place which was referred in Atharvaveda.
Correct Answer

(B) Varanasi

[#1279] Famous Bharat Mata temple is situated in
Correct Answer

(B) Varanasi

Explanation

Solution: Bharat Mata temple is located in the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth campus in Varanasi and is amongst the most visited tourist destination of Varanasi. The most striking aspect of Bharat Mata Temple is that instead of gods and goddesses, the temple houses a relief map of undivided India, carved out of marble.

[#1280] Which city of Uttar Pradesh is believed to be the birth place of Lord Rama?
Correct Answer

(D) Ayodhya

Explanation

Solution: The Ramayana states that the location of Rama's birthplace is on the banks of the Sarayu river in a city called "Ayodhya". Modern day Ayodhya is in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.