Himachal Pradesh : Himachal Pradesh Temples and Monasteries MCQs Set-1, each with its own story and style. Monasteries, with their peaceful atmosphere and colorful prayer flags, reflect Buddhist traditions, offering a glimpse into a world of meditation and spiritual practice. Both types of sacred spaces offer stunning views and a sense of calm, making them unique and special to the region.

1. Which Himachal Pradesh temple features ancient murals and is called the "Ajanta of the Himalayas"?

a) Hadimba Devi Temple

b) Tabo Monastery

c) Baijnath Temple

d) Jakhu Temple

2. The famous "floating islands" are a key feature of which sacred lake and its associated temple?

a) Prashar Lake

b) Rewalsar Lake

c) Dal Lake

d) Manimahesh Lake

3. Which temple in Himachal Pradesh, notably, celebrates Goddess Chintpurni, a crucial Shakti Peeth?

1. a) Naina Devi Temple

b) Jwala Ji Temple

c) Chintpurni Temple

d) Chamunda Devi Temple

4. Which Buddhist monastery in Spiti Valley is believed to be over 1,000 years old?

a) Dhankar Monastery

b) Key Monastery

c) Shashur Monastery

d) Kungri Monastery

5. The Hadimba Devi Temple in Manali is known for its distinctive architecture. What is the primary material used?

a) Marble

b) Stone

c) Wood

d) Brick

6. Which temple in Baijnath is renowned for its ancient Shiva temple architecture?

a) Lakshna Devi Temple

b) Baijnath Temple

c) Triloknath Temple

d) Bhimakali Temple

7. The Jakhu Temple, located in Shimla, is dedicated to which Hindu deity?

a) Lord Vishnu

b) Lord Shiva

c) Lord Hanuman

d) Goddess Durga

8. Which monastery is known for its location in a very rugged and steep location, in the Spiti Valley?

a) Tabo Monastery

b) Key Monastery

c) Dhankar Monastery

d) Kardang Monastery.

9. Specifically, how does Sarahan's Bhimakali Temple's architecture stand out?

a) Indo-Islamic

b) Tibetan

c) Kath-Kuni

d) South Indian

10. Triloknath Temple, known for its unique deity, is a confluence of which two religious traditions?

a) Hinduism and Sikhism

b) Hinduism and Buddhism

c) Buddhism and Jainism

d) Sikhism and Jainism

11. Naina Devi Temple, located near Bilaspur, overlooks which reservoir?

a) Pong Dam Reservoir

b) Gobind Sagar Reservoir

c) Pandoh Lake

d) Renuka Lake

12. Specifically, which monastery holds the title of being among Lahaul Valley's largest?

1. a) Shashur Monastery

b) Tayul Monastery

c) Kardang Monastery

d) Guru Ghantal Monastery