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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedItem 1 is correct: Arasavalli in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, is renowned for the 7th-century Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple, one of the prominent ancient Sun temples in India.
Item 2 is incorrect: Amarkantak (Madhya Pradesh) is the origin of the Narmada and Son rivers and is famous for Narmada Udgam and Shaivite/Vaishnavite shrines, not Sun temples.
Item 3 is incorrect: Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh) is one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva situated on Mandhata island.
Omkareshwar is widely known as a Shiva Jyotirlinga shrine, which easily eliminates options 2, 3, and 4.
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