UPSC CSE Prelims 2015

Correct Option

Pair 1: Srisailam – Nallamala Hills is correctly matched.

Srisailam, located in Andhra Pradesh, is a significant pilgrimage site. The Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple, situated on the Nallamala Hills, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva and also one of the eighteen Shakti Peethas.

Incorrect Options

Pair 2: Omkareshwar – Satmala Hills is incorrectly matched.

• Omkareshwar is a revered site in Madhya Pradesh, located on Mandhata Hill (also known as Shivapuri), an island in the Narmada River. Its name is derived from the 'Om' symbol, which the hill's outline resembles.
• The Satmala Hills are situated in Maharashtra and are not associated with Omkareshwar.

Pair 3: Pushkar – Mahadeo Hills is incorrectly matched.

• Pushkar is a prominent pilgrimage town in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan, known for the Brahma Temple and the annual Pushkar Camel Fair. It is situated on the banks of Pushkar Lake.
• The Mahadeo Hills are part of the Satpura Range, located in Madhya Pradesh, and have no connection with Pushkar.