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Khajuraho Temples are dedicated to which of the following religion?

1.     Hinduism

2.     Jainism

3.     Buddhism

Select the correct code:

a     1 and 2
b     2 and 3
c      1 and 3
d     All of the above 
Explanation:

✍Solution (a)

It is a group of Hindu and Jain Temples in Madhya Pradesh build by Chandela Dynasty between 950 and 1050 AD. They are UNESCO World heritage Site. The temples are famous for their nagara-style architectural symbolism and their erotic sculptures.

The largest temple at Khajuraho is the Kandariya Mahadeva temple which is attributed to king Ganda.

The 10th century Bhand Deva Temple in Rajasthan was built in the style of the Khajuraho monuments and is often referred to as 'Little Khajuraho

🖊Which of the following statements is/are true about Socotra Island?
1. The island is part of Somalia, AfricA.
2. The island is considered as ‘Jewel of Biodiversity’ in the Arabian SeA.
3. The island was inscribed as a UNESCO World Cultural Site.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
2 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
Explanation :
The Island is part of Yemen and is located off the coast of Somalia.
It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. It is one of the most isolated landforms on Earth and one- third of its plant life is endemic, i.e. it found nowhere else on the planet.
Recently, Indian Navy has evacuated 38 Indians that were stranded on the island after Cyclone storm Mekenu devastated the islanD.

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