Indian Culture General Studies MCQs


Q.  Akshardham temple, which is situated in Delhi, is revered for which Hindu deity?

a. Swaminarayan
b. Shiva
c. Krishna
d. Ganesh


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The temple is located near the banks of the Yamuna River. The temple was opened to the general public on 6th November 2005. It holds the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple.
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