State PCS PYQPrelims 2018

UPPCS · Question 100

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

  1. Shevaroy
  2. Biligiriranga
  3. Javadhi
  4. Mallamalla (Nallamala)
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Answer: (D) Mallamalla (Nallamala)

Explanation

Note: UPPSC deleted this question in its final answer key. The Venkateswara temple stands on the Tirumala (Seshachalam) hills of the Eastern Ghats, a southern extension of the Nallamala range. The option 'Mallmalla' (Nallamala) is the intended answer and is marked here. Shevaroy and Javadhi are in Tamil Nadu and Biligiriranga in Karnataka.