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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
(Sun Temple) | (Location)
A. Dakshinaarka | 1. Goalpar a (A ssom)
Temple | 2. Arasavilli (Andhra Pradesh) Temple
B. SuryaPahar | 3. Gaya (Bihar)Temple
C. Suryanaar | 4. Kumbhakonam Swamy Temple (TamilNadu)
D. Suryanarayana | 5. Modhera (Gujarat)
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 (A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2). This matching accurately aligns historic Sun temples with their respective geographical locations across India.
- Dakshinaarka Temple (A-3): Located in Gaya, Bihar, this ancient temple is situated near the Vishnupad Temple and is famous for its Surya Kunda.
- Surya Pahar Temple (B-1): Situated in Goalpara, Assam, Sri Surya Pahar is a significant archaeological site featuring rock-cut deities, including a circular stone slab representing the Sun.
- Suryanaar Swamy Temple (C-4): Located near Kumbhakonam in Tamil Nadu, this is one of the rare temples dedicated to Surya Bhagavan in South India, built during the Chola period.
- Suryanarayana Temple (D-2): The Arasavilli Sun Temple in Andhra Pradesh is a 7th-century shrine where the sun's rays directly touch the feet of the deity twice a year.
Other options are incorrect as they misplace these regional landmarks, such as wrongly associating Modhera (Gujarat) with the listed names or swapping the Assam and Andhra Pradesh sites.
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