Part of: Rajasthan Gk set 16

Divya desams are not located in which of the following States?

Category: Rajasthan Gk

Hint: Consider the geographical distribution of Divya Desams across different states.

Correct Answer: D) Rajasthan

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, State PSC

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:
  • Tamil Nadu: Srirangam, Tirupati, Kanchipuram, and many others.
  • Andhra Pradesh: Tirupati Venkateswara Temple.
  • Karnataka: Udupi Sri Krishna Matha, Melkote Cheluvanarayana Swamy Temple.
  • Uttarakhand: Badrinath Temple.
  • Gujarat: Somnath Temple.
  • Option Analysis:
    • Option A: Gujarat is incorrect because there are Divya Desams located in Gujarat, such as the Somnath Temple in Saurashtra.
    • Option B: Andhra Pradesh is incorrect because there are Divya Desams located in Andhra Pradesh, such as the Tirupati Venkateswara Temple.
    • Option C: Uttarakhand is incorrect because there are Divya Desams located in Uttarakhand, such as the Badrinath Temple.
    • Option D: Rajasthan is correct because there are no Divya Desams located in Rajasthan. The Divya Desams are primarily located in South India and some northern states, but not in Rajasthan.

    Mnemonic: Divya Desams are spread across South India and some northern states, but not Rajasthan.

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