UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-1

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    Consider the following statements in the context of Ayyappa Temple.
    1. The hill temple of Lord Ayyappa in Shabarimala is Situated in the Eastern ghats.
    2. The temple is open to all devotees irrespective of caste, creed, religion or social status.
    3. Girls and women between 10 and 50 years of age are not allowed to visit the temple to facilitate strict observance of celibacy in the temple complex.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    A)  1 and 3           

    B)  1 and 2            

    C)  2 and 3           

    D)  All of these

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Statement 1 is incorrect, the hill temple of Lord Ayyappa in Shabarimala is situated in Western ghats of Kerala. Statement 2 is correct, the temple is open to all devotees irrespective o' caste, creed, religion or social status, Statement 3 is also correct, girls and women between 10 and 50 years of age are not allowed to visit the temple.


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