Q109 · UPPSC Prelims 2019 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following temples is also known as the Khajuraho of Vidarbha?

A Markandeshwar
B Kailash
C Manudevi
D Bhimashankar

Correct answer: (a) Markandeshwar

Explanation

  1. A

    Markandeshwar

    (a) Markandeshwar. The 8th–12th century Markanda group on the Wainganga at Markanda (Gadchiroli, Maharashtra) is popularly called the Khajuraho of Vidarbha for its dense Nagara sculpture. (a) Official key.

  2. B

    Kailash

    (b) Kailash. The Kailasa at Ellora is a rock-cut Rashtrakuta marvel in Marathwada, not the Vidarbha Khajuraho tag.

  3. C

    Manudevi

    (c) Manudevi. A regional shrine; it does not carry the Khajuraho-of-Vidarbha label.

  4. D

    Bhimashankar

    (d) Bhimashankar. A Jyotirlinga in the Sahyadris near Pune, outside the Vidarbha temple-cluster nickname.

Summary. Official key is (a). Markandeshwar (Markanda, Gadchiroli) is the Khajuraho of Vidarbha. Kailash, Manudevi and Bhimashankar are important Maharashtra temples with other identities.