UPPSC 2018 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

In which of the following hills the world famous temple of Lord Venkateshwar (Tirupati) is located?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Shevaroy

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Shevaroy ”.

The world-famous temple of Lord Venkateswara, also known as Tirupati Balaji Temple, is located in the hills of Tirumala, which is a part of the Seshachalam Hills in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh.

Therefore, the correct answer is not among the options given. But the correct location is Tirumala hills in Andhra Pradesh.

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