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Medieval Trade & Economy
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Q99. In which one of the following cities is the Lingaraja Temple located?

In which one of the following cities is the Lingaraja Temple located?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Bhubaneswar

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The Lingaraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva (as Harihara), is an 11th-century temple representing the culmination of Kalinga (Nagara) style temple architecture, built during the reign of the Somavamsi dynasty in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

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Bhubaneswar is widely known as the 'Temple City of India', with the Lingaraja Temple standing as its grandest landmark.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2001 (Q99)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicMedieval History → Medieval Trade & Economy
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Bhubaneswar

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2001 Q99

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2001 GS Paper I Question 99 (Medieval History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2001 Medieval History (Medieval Trade & Economy) question is Option (A): "Bhubaneswar". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2001 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Medieval History" and micro-topic "Medieval Trade & Economy". You can explore all repeated questions from Medieval Trade & Economy in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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Bhubaneswar is widely known as the 'Temple City of India', with the Lingaraja Temple standing as its grandest landmark.

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