UPSC PRELIMS · HISTORY · TEMPLE HISTORY AND MEDIEVAL SOURCES
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 Pratistha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present-day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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EXPLANATION
Somnath is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and was described by Al-Biruni; the present temple’s consecration was not performed by President Radhakrishnan.
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